A Pondering Heart

Sep. 24, 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>

Posted by Anonymous

Hey, ooohhh, first comment, I think. Well, I totally agree, I feel that I am socialized in good company, and if I am eer in bad company, I know how to react. Thank you for your comment, I will have to try that. I think I am going to go post. Soon. But I will post today. Can't wait for the next entry!
Luv,

Edited by Jocelyndixon on Sep. 25, 2007 at 8:24 PM

Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by bassethound

Very nice post Jocelyn.

Love,
Jessica

Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ChristineDaae

You have a very pretty blog! Your entry about the different schooling situations, was very interesting. Wow, you finished a novel that long?!!! I would love to read it sometime. I have started writeing stories and books before, but I can never seem to finish! May I add you to my friend's list? God Bless!
-Christine Daae

Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by quietcajun

I love Polished Cornerstones and once again you and your sister's posts were excellent! I am so proud of you!

Love,
Auntie Christina

Sep. 25, 2007 - Hey,

Posted by dixiefiddler

I love this qoute from the frist comment~
"We want a respectable socialization (even if there is less of it) - polite, honorable, and Christ-centered."
I consider myself socialble. But I don't go out of my way to make friends with every Tom, Dick and Harry who walks past. And find myself waiting to see what their character is like to see if they are "respectable socialization" and "polite, honorable, and Christ-centered"
RCY: Thanks! I want high speed so bad. 17?!? Well, right now my speed is going 44.0 0_0 Hold on to your hats! On a good day I might get a 42.6! Now that's a rear and beautiful day!! ^_^
Well, talk to you later.
Have a blessed day.
Sarah

Sep. 25, 2007 - Hey,

Posted by dixiefiddler

Yes, it's me again....
You should have it to where I can edit my comment! I saw two silly typos that I'm dying to fix!!!! >_<
^_^
Sarah

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by haffgrim

Hello,
I agree with you But I don't think we are socializing less than public schoolers. Too much socializing, On the other hand, Can be bad. But anyway you hgave been awsrded the yhou m ake me smile award.
Your friednd,
Haffgrim

Sep. 25, 2007 - Yes!

Posted by ElvishMaiden14

Oh, cool post! Yes you are right. It really does matter *who* it is you socialize with. Every single one of my close friends are PS, and sometimes I feel out of place with them. From them I got the habit of saying *like* in every sentence, and saying ummmmmm all the time.

I love it here on HSB because here its *alright* to be homeschooled. It feels right. I don't have to be on my guard every second so I won't *offend* one of my friends when I talk of being HS.
Thank you for a wonderful post!
Merry
Oh, BTW, I've been wearing skirts more often, and LOVE them!!!!

Sep. 25, 2007 - Bravo!

Posted by Mariel

A fantastic post! (As usual) Very respectful, on-topic and eloquent!

Love,

Mariel

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by baruch117

I totally agree with what you've posted. I wish that every kid was socialized in a good way. Every few are these days. Ttyl and God bless

Matt/Eragon

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by totustuus

I made it onto Jocelyn's Monday blog!! Now I feel special. ;-) hehe

That was a really GREAT explanation!! You said it very clearly. Therefore, I have nothing to add. ;-)

Sep. 25, 2007 - Two kinds of socialization

Posted by LizBeth

I do have to agree Joci that PS kids do seemed to be less socialized than Homeschooled kids, but they also receive a different kind of socialization than we do.

We are socialized by our parenst,and elders. They are socialized and basically raised by their peers. They are with their peers 8 to 10 hours a day, plus weekends, after school activities, etc....

There are two kinds of socialization and personally, I think we as homeschoolers receive the best kinds.

Blessings,
Liz

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AuthorElf

Good entry. I agree. I often use 'like' in like, every other sentence when I'm talking normally.
I sort of have two different ways of talking: One is informal, and I use it in informal chatter. The other sounds more educated and formal ect. But the way you talk does influence how people think of you, and when you are younger, you pick up on what other people say and immitate their way of speech. I always watch how I talk, but when I'm around children that are younger than me I really watch it so that I don't accidentally say something that ruines their innocence etc. This comment is getting long and I'm not even sure if my thoughts are connected enough to be intelligeble.
~AuthorElf

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BlogBoy

So true Jocelyn. As parents shielding our kids should be a habit that is a real habit.

As our children grow, we can assign the older children to protect the younger children. I don't know how many movies I've stopped the girls from watching because of behavior problems in them. My sisters haven't watched the new version of Narnia, they have only seen the good parts. No battles, no fights between siblings, etc. They have seen the old version, but not the battles.

Another thing that parents need the shield even more is companions or "friends." Notice what Proverbs 13:20 says: "He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm."

You walk and talk with the wise your wisdom increases. When you walk and talk with a fool wouldn't your wisdom decrease?

Anyway, those are just my thoughts. Great post!

Sir Eric

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by emodinosaur

The Pubs are always saying that since I'm homeschooled I must not be very actice socially...um, I'm out of the house doing something with friends just about every night/day of the week...they don't get to stay out late to socialize more cuz they got school at a certain time the next day...

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sharla88

To true I have a deep respect for my parents because of the people they have kept my company in great point Miss. Jocelyn.

I do use word but spell check dose not alwase work out, LOL I will try to have more confedence but its hard ya know?

I might end up sending some of my posts to you just to see your thoughts on them before hand if that did not bother you too much.
Thankyou for your comment.
Love ya Miss. J.
GB~
sharla~

Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Free2bme

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I tried my hand at that little poem thing. I don't think it's very good but I did give it a shot!
Debs

Sep. 26, 2007 - a note from Rose

Posted by Rose

Hello Jocelyn,
Thank you for the comment. On the contrary, you never bore me!
I have read some about Queen Elizabeth ( I did know that she was known as the "virgin queen"), but I didn't know that Virginia was named after her.
You may not have hear of them, but their is a very good series of books by Louis La'mour called the "Sacketts", it is about a family in America , the first one is set a few years before the plymouth, and it goes through the 1900's. They are very good sources of history, and interesting novels too!

Good luck with your math! =)
I wanted to say that your post was very good. You are right, it isn't so much weather or not we we are "socialized" ,but rather who we spend our time with. People say that their children should go to public school so they can be a "light", or just not to listen to those who aren't christians. They are most unfortuanately incorrect, a child (wether he is 6 or 16) isn't fully prepared, or mature enought to handle hundreds of barely supervised children telling him what to do. And sending a child to school, and then telling him not to listen to his teachers about topics that don't agree with their beliefs is hypocritical. To tell them to obey, and disagree is confusing, and a young child needs his parents to show him right and wrong....I could go on and on. =)

I'm sorry that that was rather long...I hope I didn't bore YOU!
Love your friend,
Rebekah Rose J

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BobaFett

Well you're the second person that has asked me that question (obviously sharla was the first) and it's sort of aussie for G-bye
Wotcher
Nathan

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Chris

Hmm yeah i agree. When kids are young they shouldn't hang out with bad kids. But there comes a point i think where you have to go out and be a part of the real world. I go to a school that has every type of poor person in it, moms, gangsters, dealers. And you may be supprised how nice some are :) But yeah, deff need maturity before being around too many "bad influences"

Sep. 26, 2007 - Educated beyond your age....

Posted by Countrybeachbum

You are wiser then most people your age which just proves the point you were making in your entry. You nailed this issue right on the head, about it not being how many people you socialize with, but who you socialize with.

On the point about how if we had no PS then we would have a more polite society. Just look back to the age of expansion (Old West) most kids went to school at home for almost all of the week and only went one day to a teacher.
Though there was sin and corruption, it was more polite chivalrous society.

One other thing is that you and your sister follow right on each others heels with articles, because she did one on public school then you did one. That is very cool that you tag team, intentional or not.

Keep Rawking for Jesus!! Jed

P.s. Thanx for the compliment on the artwork!

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SAMIAM

Thank you for the comment.
We seem to do the funniest things? Hmm, that's funny. It just seems like our normal things to me! LOL!

SAmi :P

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lotrsavvy

I agree with you! I don't know how people can day public schoolers are "more socialized" and work better with other people, when most of the things I hear coming out of their mouths is foul language. They don't seem to respect their elders, either. College kids are much better, in some ways...

Thanks! :) Sorry I haven't done anything with the States Exploration. I've just been so busy with college and everything, it slips my mind.

Jennifer

Sep. 26, 2007 - not an expert, but...

Posted by A10B8CM6

I have to agree that being around people doing not so good things, small or big. Small in elementary, big by high school. I will add one thing, agree or disagree. It's not really the school itself. It's the people in them. Public schools have to except everyone because of compulsory attendance laws. In other words, the schools reflect society and culture. Public schools were intended to educate everyone, but that is not as easy as everyone thinks. Unfortunately we live in a society where children have parents who are drug addicts, alcoholics, work and material obsessed, promiscious club dancers. In kindergarten there was a boy who always slept in class because he was out until very late with his stripper mother. sad, i know. I am not a public school expert, but I was schooled by them for 13 years, all my education. I think if parents just cared about their children more, things would be better. But the education system itself is rotten. They aren't teaching, they make you shove facts and garbage down your throat ( stuff that may be inappropriate either or that are the teachers opinions and nothing more) then making you hurl it back up onto the paper, then repeat. Our society needs a make over, i think. Great post though. They won't get rid of public schools. wouldn't that be nice.; ) sigh. oh, well. Wow, that was long. God Bless.

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sharla88

i have herd his vocie once before when he was speaking in elvish it was amazing, he was quite fluent! LOL
GB~
sharla~

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JesusLovesU

Just wanted to stop by real quick. =]

Did you get my email? J/W

Britta

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Princessleia12

totustuus is say I very true... We are socile we just chose not to be socile with the criticle and selfish people that are in public school..

Princessleia12

Thanks for taking part on my survey

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by LifeSong

Hey Jocelyn!
Great post! I totally agree with you. I often wonder why everyone thinks that homeschoolers are unsocialized. It's the public schoolers who are the unsocialized ones. Being homeschooled, I think gives you more of a opportunity to socialize, because you are around all age groups as opposed to just kids your age.

Delaine :-)

Delaine :-)

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by LifeSong

Ooopps, I didn't mean to sign my name twice. : )

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by walkbyfaith

Great follow up post. :) You are an awesome writer.
Ya, I've been meaning to talk to mom about the GHC, but she's so busy these days.
Take care.
Alycia

Sep. 26, 2007 - :)

Posted by 15Proverbs1

Dear Jocelyn,

Interesting post.

I like your avatar. :)

I do not know if you know but you have a couple odd symbols in your section on the right hand side called "The Lady".

I hope you have a lovely day.

Your sister in Christ, Bethany

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1

Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by TheLordsDaughter

Jocelyn,

Yes I got your e-mail and plan to e-mail you today.

Your post was great! It is so true that the public school children are socialized, just in the wrong way. The behavioral differences between public and home schooled children that I know are very great. Homeschooled children are usually much better behaved all around. I can not say though that all the differences are due to socialization. Many of the poor public schooled children are missing Christ as well as anything else. Many or all of the homeschooled children I know are christians or are raised by very Christian parents. Enough of my rambling...

We just received our Girlhood Home Companion, but I have not read it yet. I did glance over it and it looks wonderful and I really like the very old issues (the ones bound in book form). I doubt your article is as bad as you make it sound. Mrs. Novak will be in my prayers.

Love,
Rebekah

Sep. 26, 2007 - A Truth for Life...

Posted by illiteratepoet

Since this caught me on a melancholy sort of day... yanno, when I was married, my husband had left the church and the words that came out of his mouth would often make a sailor blush. Neither our children nor I ever copied that sort of thing.

Where we first had to stay when he was gone, there were a lot of kids and they came from very different backgrounds and those kids used all sorts of inappropriate language ans when they started picking it up I knew it wasn't all their fault... they were young to be having to discern so much so quickly... Even though they had heard their father speak that way, it never crossed their minds till they heard other kids, their peers...

So what was my excuse? After all those years of NOT picking up his language, I went to work for a domestic violence shelter and most of the women I worked with (save one) were feminists and cussing like a man was part of proving their equality. (No joke - they even said it themselves.) *I* knew God expected me to represent Him with my languages, had ALWAYS hated being vulgar... and yet there I was starting to find those words slip out of my mouth when it was MY peers always speaking that way. I know God used me in great ways for Christian woman in hard times while I worked there, and I have no regrets, but I also learned a lot about why so many Proverbs read as they do... and that I am not so much holier than anyone else if I always place myself in the wrong crowds without the time to use constant prayer and discernment...

So Amen sister! :-)

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Bookworm92

Great post, I think saying 'like' is ok though, but I don't say it every sentence or anything, but it does come in handy when the word you want to say disappears from your head, which happens to me a lot.

Sep. 27, 2007 - Hey

Posted by cherryblossom

Can't comment long comment.. Must go to bed.. Argh!

Oh btw , I awarded you! :D

Love ya
Julia

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ChristineDaae

Yes, Arya is my friend, but she's also my sister!!! She helped me design my blog. Actually, all I did was pick the colors and pictures, she arranged it all. God Bless.

-Christine Daae

Sep. 27, 2007 - Hey,

Posted by dixiefiddler

I fixed that link. Thanks for telling me it didn't work. ^_^
Have a blessed day.
Sarah

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Ringbearer

Hi,

I was looking at your I Am From poem in the GHC. It was really nice! I think that last year, when we first started blogging, I heard about the contest and wrote one too.

Here it is:

I Am From

I am from the clash of swords,
The sting of darts, the spray of rocky waterfalls

From the mist of mountains in the clouds,
From the silver rain lighted by the moon I have come.

I am from a hoard of treasured fantasies,
A million magical worlds combined in one,

From the highest branches of the tallest trees,
From summer sun heating hazelnut bushes I have come.

I am from swirling flakes of snow falling to and fro
A frosty night spotted with stars.

From sad memories of beautiful faces lost in the night,
From icy tears falling in a dark land I have come.

I am from a heart that aches when I hear
The cry of many suffering children.

I am from an imagination running free and wild and untamed
Through the darkness. over the mountains,

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Ebell1993

MJ, that is very true. I truly wish that everybody was well socialized. I really know that when you see a homeschooled family vs. a public school family you really see the differences. Most homeschooled family's are well mannered and well behaved whereas there are some other family's that go to public and their kids are just so misbehaved and have rude manners...but I'm not saying all. Well anyhow greta entry and keep them going:)

Thanks for the great comment. I know have some big trouble with spelling but I am doing better each day by the grace of God. I will *definitely* try harder!

God Bless!

~Elizabeth~

P.S. How is your Hope Chest E-book doing?

Sep. 27, 2007 - Hmm...

Posted by melarooski

What say I? I say, summed up very nicely, dear. I enjoyed reading this, as well as your post on 'The Girlhood Home Companion'. I'm ordering a copy today! :-D

So, you're changing your template up? I'm looking forward to seeing it!

-Melanie

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Curufinwe

LOL
I'm doing ok, how are you?

~CF

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by doglvr

I went to her blog (you sisters)

Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by storygirl

could you make me a template with the theme of little house on the praire? have you ever heard of that? it is a book and a tv show. thanx!

Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Vicki

Wow, your whole family amazes me...Your insightfulnes is just astounding!! At least to me it is!

I can atest to the fact that it is incredibly difficult to break the bad habits that kids pick up in public school!! I am still battling that in some cases, and my girls haven't been in public school in almost a year!!

I certainly wish that we lived closer, as I believe that the girls and I could learn a whole LOT from your family!

God Bless!!
Vicki
www.prairierosesamongthorns.com/vblog

Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 10jellybeans

Hello! Both of those bloggers are very correct. Interesting topic...Love the Blog
~Kayla

Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HeartnSoul

Very good :) I may have to get Polished Cornerstones now :) Is that for 9th grade and up or for all?

We returned from house hunting and I am so amazed at God's blessings for us. Tell your mom I'll turn on IM after I work on the newsletter today :)

hugs
Denise

Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BrielleCostumes

Hello Jocelyn,
Thank you for the comment....
(I'll reply to your e-mail really soon too...:)

Great post....I enjoyed reading it.

Oh, I'm doing fine...and you?
The Girlhood magazine sounds really nice. That is fun that Mrs. Novak loves everything old fashioned too....

Thank you for saying I deserve the awards....it is so kind of you and other bloggers to give them to me. Thanks so much! I'm hoping to post a few more "personal posts" soon....Oh, I got my elf ears...:) ...so I'm hoping to have pictures soon!

Thanks for your offer to help on my template...I think I'll put it on hold until I get these pirate costumes out of the way. lol....

Yes, I DYED the coat....I was really happy with out it turned out...looks like a movie prop (or at least I hope it will when I'm done......lol...:)
Thanks for saying "don't take it to hard..." that's what my dad said..."don't get so busy you can take time to smell the roses" lol.. I would LOVE to grab a cup of coffee with you...or maybe you could come over today for tea...then we could both take a little break from work. I pray that all your blog stuff is going well...I know what you mean...some times it is hard to say no....I do that sometimes, but I'm getting better. :)

You are getting DSL???? That is great! Now you can be caught up with the modern world....lol....I'll still be stuck in the dark ages I'm sure...ha,hea,ha....

Thanks for saying I'll look like Arwen when I get my costume together....Arwen is way prettier then me, but maybe with the ears and crown I'll sort of look like her.

Talk to you later,
love,
Brielle

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