tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post3224833830249995946..comments2023-09-01T09:27:30.425-04:00Comments on World Adventures: CNN article on homeschoolingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-90128347108858669682012-10-03T22:25:52.560-04:002012-10-03T22:25:52.560-04:00First, congrats on your writing being published - ...First, congrats on your writing being published - that is so amazing! I'm so sorry for all the rude and mean comments - I would've been in tears too. But you're right - those people are close-minded and are set on being rude/mean. Keep being an awesome mommy and homeschool teacher! :)Kelly@Leafy Not Beefyhttp://www.leafynotbeefy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-16150984442494855292012-10-03T17:42:51.340-04:002012-10-03T17:42:51.340-04:00I have to say, the rude comments are not surprisin...I have to say, the rude comments are not surprising. People feel unfortunately uninhibited on the internet. <br /><br />You got tons of people batting for you in the comments though. Good article. <br /><br />And I disagree with your final assessment. Lots and lots of people have, are, and will change their negative opinions of homeschooling over time. Not everyone. But most people who read your article did not comment. And seriously the negative comments will serve to drive people to your side, not theirs.Michellehttp://www.layers-of-learning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-65553728266735922312012-10-02T22:03:30.080-04:002012-10-02T22:03:30.080-04:00Hi Nicki,
Thanks for stopping by! I cannot tell y...Hi Nicki,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I cannot tell you how happy your post made me feel. I so appreciate it. And I get where you're coming from. It is such a huge decision to make and when we did it, we didn't have all the answers. It was a big leap of faith. You just have to trust that you're doing the right thing. Hopefully we are.<br />Alessandra (Adventures of a Homeschool Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12432799885391916952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-63140825482315141532012-10-02T22:00:55.299-04:002012-10-02T22:00:55.299-04:00Hi Bernadette!
Thanks for the support. It really ...Hi Bernadette!<br /><br />Thanks for the support. It really means a lot to me. Alessandra (Adventures of a Homeschool Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12432799885391916952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-87396102933120876592012-10-02T22:00:02.719-04:002012-10-02T22:00:02.719-04:00Hi Chantal,
It is amazing how judgemental people ...Hi Chantal,<br /><br />It is amazing how judgemental people can be. Homeschooling may not be for everyone, but it is the right thing for some. And that alone should be respected. Thanks for sharing your experience.Alessandra (Adventures of a Homeschool Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12432799885391916952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-24539976661306177572012-10-02T20:34:48.423-04:002012-10-02T20:34:48.423-04:00Theresa B. e-mailed me about your article and the ...Theresa B. e-mailed me about your article and the comments that were being posted. We all answer to God and God alone. I am so sorry on behalf of the people that chose to vent out on you. I have 5 children and wish I had the GUTS to homeschool. I've been back and forth for four years now. I commend you for taking your child's education into your own hands......I am excited to hear of your blog and can't wait to look around it! Kudos to you, mama! I'll be praying for you. Please don't let these rude remarks take you down.....just remember that you are doing an awesome job!!!!!<br />Nicki, Minnesota<br />simplynicoleto5.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-70539750129110170872012-10-02T15:29:39.700-04:002012-10-02T15:29:39.700-04:00Alessandra,
I read this post this morning and jus...Alessandra, <br />I read this post this morning and just now went to your article. It was well written.<br />And, I read and responded to the current first comment. People are hateful and biased. That's all that is to it. <br />I think this generation of Home schoolers is different than previous generations. You get weirdoes in any bunch. <br />So sorry that you read those comments. You aren't alone. We are right here with you. And for a whole lot of the hateful comments there is a nice rebuttal.<br />Barefoot Hippie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120767117286904151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-4088296691278129122012-10-02T12:29:49.212-04:002012-10-02T12:29:49.212-04:00I really enjoyed this article! I'm not surpris...I really enjoyed this article! I'm not surprised with some of the rude comments because heck, I encounter the same rudeness in my own life, sometimes with my own family, over the homeschooling topic.Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543581308363689982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-52179744843757552572012-10-02T12:15:35.307-04:002012-10-02T12:15:35.307-04:00Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment...Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I should have done what you did and just simply not read the comments. Oh well. Lesson learned. <br />It blows my mind thinking about my kids in school all day just like you said. I think I can provide better learning opportunities at home for the time being. Who knows that may change one day or it may not. But for now I know I'm doing what's best for my child.Alessandra (Adventures of a Homeschool Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12432799885391916952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-66185544225028645482012-10-02T12:12:53.263-04:002012-10-02T12:12:53.263-04:00Hi Dawn,
Thanks for the encouraging words, it'...Hi Dawn,<br />Thanks for the encouraging words, it's much appreciated.<br /><br />Here's a link to the article http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/01/my-view-common-myths-about-home-schooled-kids/<br /><br />I will email you about guest posting. I would love that!!<br /><br />AlessandraAlessandra (Adventures of a Homeschool Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12432799885391916952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-36775886747851641182012-10-02T11:56:43.996-04:002012-10-02T11:56:43.996-04:00I would love to read your CNN article-- Do you hav...I would love to read your CNN article-- Do you have a link for it? I went to their site but there's no way... I tried. It's too big! I agree with The Mrs., above. Often the most vocal critics of homeschooling are the ones who have never been around any homeschoolers, would never consider doing it, and often have never even helped out in a school environment at all. It hurts to be criticized but remember those people don't know you, don't know your family, and are talking out of the wrong end of their bodies. Ahem. ;) Annnnd if you'd like to see your posts elsewhere, I have lots of spots open for guest posts for the ABC's of Homeschooling! Email me! themommaknows(at)gmail(dot)com.Dawn @ The Momma Knowshttp://themommaknows.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883610533435889116.post-26721041776352958622012-10-01T22:39:47.729-04:002012-10-01T22:39:47.729-04:00I enjoyed your article. I was also surprised by t...I enjoyed your article. I was also surprised by the hateful comments. I'm sorry for the sorrow they caused you. I only skimmed a few because I know to stay away from people who don't understand homeschooling yet they try to tear it down. I have realized those who are most opposed to homeschooling are the ones who understand it least. We do what we know is best for our children. I know that my children are thriving by spending their days together as a family, participating in the real world, serving in the community, reading reading reading, spending time in nature and in physical activity, attending museums, library events, plays, dance performances, farms and on and on... I can't imagine having my children sit in a classroom for 7 hours a day being told what to do and when to do it and missing out on all that is going on "out there." What blows my mind is this idea that all children need to know the same things at the same time. The real world does not work that way. Thanks for your article and I'm sure there are people out there who benefited from the article and may see us all a bit more accurately. Best wishes. Sanzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911916609076549987noreply@blogger.com