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[...] State But Don’t Attack - A wonderful idea for those looking for responses when questioned about homeschooling. [...]

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:40:44 +0000

This article was beautifully written and such an encouragement as to how to handle those difficult situations. The best take-away for me was that I need to “rehearse” ways to respond in these situations. Thanks for the great advice!

By: Sonya Shafer

Sonya Shafer — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:07:06 +0000

I hear that sometimes too; however, I know several who have done just that. We here at SCM have graduated four doing CM methods. Some of the misconception might be in thinking that CM is too "gentle" for high school or is only for using nice little story books. However, CM methods can be continued through high school (and beyond) and require a much higher thinking level than most textbook-oriented methods. A lot of it has to do with the books you use. The methods continue; you just use harder books. This series on Homeschooling through High School the CM Way might give you more ideas as you think through an appropriate way to state your views.

By: mrsmccardell

mrsmccardell — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:19:46 +0000

I’m new to homeschooling and when I mentioned my desire to follow the CM approach to a veteran hs mom with 7 children she balked “you can’t do CM in high school.” I just listened b/c I don’t know why you can’t nor what her knowledge of CM truly is. It is a constant thing I hear though. Why do people say you can’t do CM through high school?

By: Nanci

Nanci — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:54:26 +0000

I agree with Sara B…excellent and much needed. I feel like I am always on guard, too, as no other family members share the same vision for our families.

I’m always amazed at how Charlotte really had all the “bases covered”. I’m sure that was because she was a Christian and listened to what the Lord spoke to her.

Yesterday I heard a little story about when Ronald Reagan was President. He was really good at “disarming” antagonists with his quips and humor. A reporter had nastily degraded him, saying that “he was just a “C” student from a dinky little college in IL”, and he replied, without missing a beat or getting angry (paraphrased) “You know, I’ve thought alot about that and you’re right. If I had studied harder, just think how far I could have gone”

Humor goes far at diffusing anger! I need to remember that.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:43:04 +0000

What an incredibly timely and excellent post! Thank you!

By: Glory

Glory — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:59:42 +0000

Very timely for me … Thank you!

By: Sara B.

Sara B. — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:42:39 +0000

Perfect! I am constantly on my guard against attacks. I do both, depending on who it is attacking (questioning?) – go to silence and say nothing, or go on a “tirade” of sorts attacking back. Obviously not the greatest solutions… I never really know how to react except for those 2 extremes. It’s great to hear how I *should* handle those moments. Now – to put together something I can say while I am calm and can practice…..