Apr. 16, 2008 - Delema Of The Day...
When I started out on the the "homeschool journey", I never expected many of the trials that came our way, but like everyother family we rode the waves, up and down through the years and have come along just fine. Today however, is my first really big delema, one I haven't had to face thus far. Karl. Yes, Karl.
Karl is 16 (17 in the summer). He is a good student and faithful to get his things done. Lately Karl has been working the business with Dad, earning his spending money and a little to save to boot. He is a hard worker, never complains and a wonderful example of a "good work ethic" in action. Why the delema you ask? Well, if you don't know there are child labor laws in effect in our country. YES! I know it is hard to believe but there is! According to the laws Karl cannot work more than 3 hours a day M-Th, nor can he be near power tools, roofs etc... and other dangerous inplements of destruction.
Yes Moms, he IS only 16 ~ no sawing! I am laughing here....
During the 10th grade Karl took (and passed) the CA Highschool Exit Exam. Now... please keep in mind Karl gets all his school work done and keeps up with many other activites in addition to his work. According to the state he needs a "work permit", or permission from his District of Residence to work. Which means he must comply with various regulations and what-not, most of which are silly, in my ever so humble opionion :) . Okay okay, here is the delema, should I graduate Karl? Once graduated, the "delema" is no longer a "delema". Tech. Karl will be finishing his Jr year (although as with most HSchoolers), he has all the "required" credits and has passed the Exit Exam. So ... What to do???
I don't think I would EVER consider this if he wanted or was out in the world working for the "man". In this case he is working for my "man"! Hee hee... Has anyone faced this? Also, I know many families are also doing college classes at home, I would love to hear about this and how it is working for you.
Until Then...
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