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Jan. 18, 2006
I have a pet peeve...
and that is the continuing concept of homeschooling parents continually advising people to 'wait until s/he is 6/7'.
The truth is, this is not always the right thing to do.
I am a member of a group, where a parent is homeschooling their child
of four. Is it wrong that the child is learning Latin and can
already read?
Of course not. The reality is that we should be going at the pace
our children set. That is to say, just as we should not force our children to do something, neither should we hold them back from doing that something.
If your 9 month old decides to learn to walk, who are you to stop him?
If your 11 month old is talking small sentences, you are the first person to encourage her.
Why is it different for the 'school subjects'?
In my humble opinion, it should not be. We should be following
the lead of our children, and if they are showing us at age 4 and 5
that they are ready for more challenge in the way of 'school' then we
should comply.
We each move at our own pace, some things take us longer to do because
of the pace we set. Sometimes our children show signs of being
ready for something, and we start it, and then have to travel at a
snails pace.
That is just the way children are. Yes, you may want to wait on
some things, but this is not always the best course... if your child is
really wanting to start something, don't hold them back. Follow
the TJEd way... make them beg to start something, and if they are pestering you, they are more than ready... whatever their age!
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Posted by
Jan. 23, 2006 - Delayed Education
They learn at their own pace, and our job is to facilitate that in the best manner possible. We don't drag them kicking and screaming into the world of learning. We guide them, point out avenues, provide them the materials and encouragement, and then do our best to keep up with them - whatever that pace may be. It's a wonderful journey, and we enjoy it tremendously. However, it would be quite nice if those who delay or choose another way to educate would offer those of us with accelerated learners the same leeway and support that they themselves insist upon. ;-)
Anyhow, this was an excellent post. I so enjoy your thoughts and musings!
Hope you are having a lovely week!
Dy