Consentus
Public Forum => Introductions & Departures => Past Introduction & Leaving Threads => Topic started by: Alaklondewen on May 13, 2016, 21:09:21
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Hello there!
I'm Alak. I've been "guest chatting" over the last couple of days, and I'm enjoying what I see.
I'm a homeschooling mom to 3 girls. I've played Runescape for over 10 years, but have just recently begun playing again after a 3 year hiatus. I was excited to run back into Cherry/Nick. We used to run a clan together years ago, so it was GREAT to see him. I'm also glad to see several other old player/friends around here!
I'm really looking forward to joining you all and making new friends. <3
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:D :D :D :D :D
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Welcome Alak :D
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Welcome for when you hopefully do join :)
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Welcome back to RS and welcome to Consentus :)
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Welcome!
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Welcome!
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Welcome!
Cheers from the Clone!
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Welcome!
Homeschooling with 3 girls, that must be crazy at times! Thank god it isn't 3 boys!
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ALAK!!! ^_^
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Thanks, everyone! I officially joined last night! :D
Welcome!
Homeschooling with 3 girls, that must be crazy at times! Thank god it isn't 3 boys!
Seriously! People often ask if we're going to try for a boy...I would have no idea what do to with a boy. These girls keep me BUSY.
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Welcome!
It's great to still have old friends playing, especially after such a long break! \:D/
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May I ask you why you chose to home school?
I think this could be a good topic on our debate forum.
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May I ask you why you chose to home school?
I think this could be a good topic on our debate forum.
Oh goodness, there are SO many reasons. I can tailor what my children learn to their interests and their learning styles. My oldest was in public school for 3 years. She would do well at the beginning of each year, but then if/when she didn't grasp a concept as quickly as the rest of the class, she'd be left behind. The class would move on and build upon the concepts learned earlier and she would have a terrible time catching up. I can go slow with some things with her and let her go quickly and move ahead in the areas that are her strengths.
No one is going to love my kid as much as I do. No one is going to be as invested in what's best for her as I will be.
I also love being the one who gets to see the *light* come on when they learn something...or when something clicks for the first time. I get them all day and would miss that.
The schools in the US have lost their common sense. There's so much "zero tolerance" that it's made those who run the schools unable to use their heads when making decisions and dealing with kids. Almost every day I see a headline that makes me glad I homeschool.
While I don't "pick" their friends, I do have some control over what kids they are around. So many of my friends who have teens right now are having problems with their kids getting involved with other kids that are not great influences and their seeing their teens making terrible decisions. I don't have that. I give my teen freedom to choose her friends, but really, the only other teens she's exposed to are good kids with similar values.
I hope that all makes sense...there's probably another 10 pages of reasons I could list. :)
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I have to admit some I agree with and some I dont.
But as you quite rightly said no one loves your children as you do <3