Your children's ages and names (if you feel comfortable)
Jessica (18) - attends Southern Adventist University, Sarah (15) -
10th grade, Abigail (11) - 6th grade
How many years you have
homeschooled? - About 18 (since my oldest was born)
What you
like about homeschooling? - The opportunity to help my children develop
a value system based on the Christian principles that will have eternal
significance. Also, it provides them with the opportunity to develop
their own God-given abilities in freedom without peer pressure. This
helps them to achieve their own "personal best."
What you dislike about homeschooling? It can sometimes be isolating
and confining for me.
Do you have a business or interest you
delve in on the side? - No, not at this time. I am currently enrolled
in an MS program via Chicago Medical School/FUHS in Nutrition. I am
a Registered Dietitian, but have not practiced for 18 years. I hope
to eventually teach on the University level.
Your pet's name
or most interesting animal you have ever owned? - We have several
pets: Katie - Collie; Alex - German Shepherd; Buttercup - Yorkshire
Terrier; 3 cats - Barley, Snowflake, Pumpkin; and 1 parakeet - Angel
Your favorite color - Green or Blue (soft shades)
How
would you describe your homeschool style? - "Middle of the Road" I
do believe in some scheduling, especially now that they are older,
in order to accomplish academic objectives necessary to enter the
collegiate atmosphere. I am strongly in favor of college education
for all of my girls. However, we have done many "unscheduled" activities,
or just plain "thrown in the towel" to break up the monotony. I have
used a variety of curriculum, all relative to the current developmental
stage. Developing responsibility via household and family obligations
has been extremely important in the success of our homeschool environment,
and prepared them for greater tasks and responsibilities.
Schedules
- thumbs up or thumbs down? - I think it's a personal choice. I believe
in some degree of organization and scheduling, as life will not always
functions as we please or to our liking when we get older and take
on greater responsibilities.
