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Sunday, 05 August 2012

Homeschool Peer Pressure

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Homeschool Peer Pressure

I worry about peer pressure – not with the children, but with the parents. As homeschooling becomes more common, and there are more and more parents homeschooling, there seems to be an increase in peer pressure. Parents feel they should join a homeschool coop, or participate in dual enrollment, or use a specific curriculum or join a particular accreditation group. I encourage parents to look at their children, not other parents, as they make decisions...

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Guest — Tina

I even avoid curriculum fairs and homeschool conventions. I KNOW that if I went to these gatherings I would feel pressure to chang... Read More

Monday, 06 August 2012 07:23

Guest — Karen

This is so true. And thanks for the comment JW... I agree.

Sunday, 05 August 2012 23:00

Guest — J W

Anyone ever been in a situation where an in-law is pressuring you to make all the cousins be together in an exclusive little homes... Read More

Sunday, 05 August 2012 19:21

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