So, it's almost June, and there are kids everywhere (school's out, eh?). It's not a bad thing, but it does keep the library busy (which I think is awesome, kids in libraries! YES!). However, today really made my day. My children were interacting with each other at the library, and an older gentleman (probably my children's grandparent's age, so not very old) came up to me and said, "I'm going to venture a guess based on how your kids are treating each other and acting in here, that you have home schooled them from the start."
I smiled and said, "Yes, I hope you mean that as a compliment." He replied that he did, that he was impressed with the way they spoke and behaved. I must say, that on days when you just wonder if things are going well, the kindness of a stranger really can make a big difference.
Plus, what you, as a stranger might not realize, is that when a compliment is bestowed in a way that all of the children overhear you, it makes the rest of the day EVEN better, as they try to live up to what they have heard about themselves.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Home Schooling
Posted by Jillian at 1:55 PM
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I've noticed this also Jillian. Nathan has several cousins who homeschool their children, and I have always been very impressed at how well they get along, and how kindly they treat one another. I was talking with one of Nathan's cousins who has a large group of homeschooling families in their community. She told me she'd much rather have children over to play who are homeschooled over those who attend public school.
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