This is a monthly posting of policies for the 0-homeschoolreviews list. These policies are designed to keep the list clean, efficient, and helpful. We really...
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Tim
Timtoys@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:34 pm
... Welcome Shelby! First off, calm down. You will do fine. We all go through the nervous jitters and lack of confidence in one form or fashion. After all, we ...
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Sharon Ratajczak
ej_1955@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:34 pm
Shelby, I am starting to homeschool in the fall as well. And like you I have found many sites to hsforfree. I have printed all that I can to put my twins...
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Aradiann777@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:36 pm
... Shelby, OH YES! My boys and i have been home/unschooling for a year now, (just finishing up our first year) and i STILL get that way at times...though...
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The Hargand Family
bvafam@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... I think everyone has felt overwhelmed at times throughout thier homeschooling. This is natural as you embark on any uncharted course, but you will not...
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DCZAS@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
Hi Shelby, We all need a support system so DON'T feel overwhelmed, if you can help it! I felt the exact same way when I started last year, boy, what a year can...
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themommag@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Hi Shelby, I'm new this year too and have also felt the wave of doubt on occasion. We're not purchasing a curriculum either. (Considering it for Math...
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CMuggelber1@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
Shelby, I know how you feel. I've been H. S. my oldest dd for 3 months now and plan on H.S my son in the fall. And I still hope I'm doing everything right. ...
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Michelle P
mpeel@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
I did not buy just one book. I bought a bunch and checked-out a bunch at the library. Try: The Unschooling Handbook Homeschooling from Scratch Homeschooling:...
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Deb K.
debra@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... begin with? Did you have very much confidence in your own abilities? I live in NY (overwhelming paperwork!). When we started homeschooling 9 years ago, I...
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Carol Voiles
cav@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Shelby, I think everyone is nervous at first... but you are not going to ruin your children. Even if they didn't learn exactly what kids in equivalent...
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Nikki L.
a26nikkie@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Hi, I'm new here but wanted to tell you I think we all feel this way about making the wrong choices for our kids .Thinking we are not good enough to teach...
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CindeeDeen@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Shelby and all: I'm Scared SILLY, too. All I know is that my son has ALWAYS hated school, can't take the tormenting that goes on in middle and I feel...
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Molly Nankervis
mollylds@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Hi Shelby, I am also new to homeschooling; we'll begin this fall. I am feeling a little overwhelmed, but trying to relax. I know that I can't possibly...
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iluvaples@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Shelby, I know how you feel!! I went through the same thing! I wanted to start homeschooling when my son was in K, BUT... <<< I >>> got in the way. I mean...
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Tamela Wyble
twyble@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Hi Shelby, My name is Tamela and I will be new at homeschooling this year and yes I have been very overwhelmed by all the material out there, and what ...
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Susan Bothern
SLBothern@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
Shelby, Everybody feels overwhelmed. It's part of the process. Remember when you were pregnant and all the feelings you had about parenthood? It's normal....
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Kelley Insana
kdsun1963@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
Dear Shelby :-) Take a deep breath, pray, and be re-assured that you will do a fine job teaching your sons. I've been home schooling for 10 years now. And...
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Jennie Sweeney
diaperzone@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... I had some moments to be sure. I used to sub in the local school district and have worked with kids since I was a bit older than my teen. I had moments...
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Bowles
rsbbow@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
... Hi-a-Shelby, I just started HSing this past Jan. and I haven't found the confidence a lot of our peers have found. I worry that he's not learning all he...
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Renee&Eddie
rubys2u@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:55 pm
<<<I need frequent pep-talks to keep me boosted! I'm afraid I won't be able to teach my sons what they need to know and will really screw them up! I've bought...
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Kaylene Irwin
kirwin@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
... begin with? Did you have very much confidence in your own abilities? ... Shelby, I felt exactly the same--overwhelmed, unconfident, fearful, etc. It gets ...
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momdycr4@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
... Hi everyone, i just wanted to say I'M TERRIFIED to start HS my kids. i too have the fear of messing them up but I have to think about how bad the PS system...
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bxfour@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
Dear Shelby, I feel overwhelmed at least twice a year. Around January and then in June. In January I start to get burned out or bored. I also start to feel I...
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tornadojs35@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
Shelby I know how you feel. My plan was to only homeschool my 2 youngest children. I knew I could teach the elementary grades, and felt that I would know...
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scaredsilly313@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
... Shelby, I was just as nervous as you. I was afraid that I wouldn't teach my son what he needed to know. I was worried that he wouldn't know what the...
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Phil Kent
philkent@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
... I Am So Scared Here is my response I sent to a new Homeschool mother who was concerned about homeschooling her children. ...
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christlivinginme@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:56 pm
Shelby writes: << I guess I just need to know, did anyone else feel this overwhelmed to begin with? Did you have very much confidence in your own abilities?...
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bidwellazfam4@...
Jul 3, 2001 6:58 pm
Hi all, I am finally getting the courage up to write. It has been about a year since I've taken my 14 year old daughter out of public school. I was always...
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LauraMaery (Gold) Post
lauramaery@...
Jul 14, 2001 7:44 am
Hi, folks...Yes, still holding, and no, there's nothing wrong with your mail. <smile> I've been involved in a war effort these past few weeks that has taken...
