Oct. 1, 2006
Learning
Posted in Homeschooling
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What an interesting week! We are all learning so much. I got a tip from a fellow homeschooling mom, via a yahoo group, it was about demerits. I had read about it and marveled at her idea. She felt handling behavoir issues and teaching was difficult so she would issue a demerit to the offending child and when the father came home he would deal with the child. I had breifly mentioned the idea to my husband and we laughed at the thought of him being "The Principle". ( I think he liked the title). Well before I knew it little Miss Madison was the very first recipient of the demerit. (Mostly for being uncooperative and I must say it felt freeing to issue a demerit and continue on teaching). But I hadn't really thought this through or even discussed the consequences with my husband ( I didn't know I would actually use the idea ) and sometimes he comes home quite grumpy. So I started thinking I should probably handle this myself but I put my worries aside and left it in Gods hands. I needed to teach and not deal with these issues. So when my husband came home I blurted out "Madison got a demerit today daddy, she's all yours". Off the two of them went. He had her vacumming out his Jeep, washing the interior windows and then giving it a good scrub all over while he helped. He handled it all so well. I don't even know what they discussed but her cooperation was much better the next day. Even though it was punishment I know she enjoyed the time spent with her dad and I think he enjoyed acting "The Principle". Looking back I don't know what I was worried about, but I am thankful I left it in God hands. I'm beginning to think I am learning as much as my girls! Seeking Him, Missy |
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