I know, I’m ever so grateful that Spain doesn’t allow homeschooling. Having Mom as my Sunday school teacher was almost enough to turn me into a Hindu!
I guess I am confused, not as to why you’re homeschooling (I am curious, but that’s your business) but why you had *these * people homeschooling your kids. And, if these were your thoughts during the entire time of your relationship with these people, how good was your friendship?
We had her homeschooling our children because there was no one else to take over the duties my wife had started.
I don’t judge people and I just let them be them. Besides, she and I have known each other since childhood, so I thought that at the very least I could trust her and her husband (who I’ve known for 15 years). How good was my friendship…I have been wondering the same thing.
We chose to homeschool our kids because the public school system was inadequate and my wife was uncomfortable with some of the things the kids were learning from their peers. Example: My daughter was 7 yrs old. She came home one day from school and asked us what a lesbian is. I didn’t think I would have to explain sexual orientation to a 7 year old. That, for me, was not the problem. My son (now age 12) is the poster boy for ADHD. The teachers had little patience with him. Mind you, he was taking his medication. Of the 3 teachers he had in the school, only one seemed invested in making sure his learning experience was positive. The other 2 were hypercritical. It seemed to poor boy could o no right. So, I guess the main reason we started homeschooling was for my son and if were going to homeschool one we might as well home school the others. However, that may end for the next school year. We may have to re-enroll them in public school if my wife can’t find a way to teach them and care for our son.
what a bunch of crap to go through. I’m so sorry.
I recently cut ties with a friend who spent much of our friendship blaming rocky times on me and none of it was her fault ever. it was a very one sided relationship. When it finally ended, I was upset for a few weeks, but I feel so much happier and more free than I ever did with her as a friend.
I wish you the best and it sounds like you are better off. good ridance indeed. I hope you and your wife can figure things out in a way that’s best for your family.
My barbies were pretty slutty when I think about it. The barbie bed saw a lot of action. I’m embarrased to say this but I guess I used to bully my younger sister and her barbie was always the maid. I remember this because she brings it up constantly. Her barbie was Trina and I can’t believe I still remember that. 