Some time ago, I posted about how Bee's homeschool journey had come to an end. Well, 3 semesters later, we think we're going to pull him out again. The school system's pandemic learning plan has been a disaster, especially for someone like him who is twice exceptional. I will not violate my child's privacy by discussing all of the particulars, but there are other problems as well. Traditional school is not a good way for him to learn. I'm not sure it is good for anyone, including the teenage girls in his advanced classes who cry regularly over the workload and the pressure.
There has been discouragement and disillusionment among all of us, especially my husband and Bee. The system pretends to be something that it is not. Mastery of material or profound engagement with subject matter aren't the focus--assignment completion and following instructions are. Helps for kids with ADHD is abysmal, so we've found. Advocating is pretty much a waste of time. It's not the people (administrators and teacher); the system is deeply flawed.
Bug has been taking outside classes. They are good, but I'm coming to realize that I do just as good a job if not better with helping my children learn than any teacher. And signing my kids up for classes often causes me more stress than just doing it myself. (Except for science, where my interest and ability is very low). So, Bug will be taking fewer classes too.
I am in a hybrid-distance seminary program, receiving A+'s. This has done a massive amount for my confidence level. Homeschooling is so thankless, with no outside gratification. It's nice to feel competent and knowledgeable at something.
So, I will be back to homeschooling my boys. Bee has three more semesters until graduation! I am truly thankful to have the option to homeschool my children. It is so hard sometimes, but after much prayer, I believe we are making the right choice for our family.
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