RE: Education Debate Challenge #4 - SumatraNate's Entry

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justinparke in Home Edders • 3 years ago

We've switched to full homeschooling because of the COVID situation and a lack of organization and professionalism from the public school system here. We went nearly 6 months without any word from the schools when we could get study packets or online opportunities, but nothing ever came.

By the time school started back up sporadically, we had already became independent of the system here in Suriname, and we've found our combined blog earnings allow us to break even and keep our heads above water.

Your list of reasons why tells me you are a livicated home educator. I share many of your sentiments, but I do miss the social skills our kids were getting from the public school system before things shattered.

3 years ago in Home Edders by justinparke

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sumatranate 3 years ago

@justinparke - We live in tough times, and my heart goes out to you as you navigate life in another country. My wife and I moved to Indonesia as a married couple and we grew our family there over the course of 10 plus years.

Our homeschooling journey started in part due to the lack of education options where we lived, but it has continued because of our strong convictions.

Props to you and your wife for being able to make such a strong shift in the education paradigm to meet the needs of your kiddos.

Providing opportunities for social interaction is a legitimate concern, one we have to work through as well. COVID adds a new layer of complication.

For me, I don't want to confuse a lot of social interaction with quality social interaction. It is important for my kiddos to know how to interact with children their own age as well as how to relate to people both older and younger. Over the last few months, my 13-year-old has been wanting more time with her friends/peers. My wife and I are working through how to make that happen in light of the unique circumstances we live in.

Thanks for reaching out and sharing!

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