I thought this thread might be an encouragement to those of you who faithfully take the time to post ideas and encouragement. I started looking at the #of replies given by certain regulars posters on here and saw many that were near or over 1000! Thank you for taking the time to do that. Not only have I received many good ideas about homeschooling, but lasting and meaningful change has taken place in my family as a direct result of this forum.
So my question to you all is: “How has reading and/or participating in this forum changed you or your family?” I’ll go first.
1) I learned how to better train our children to do their chores. They have amazed me at what they can do and how good they feel about being able to be a real help.
2) We simplified, de-cluttered and started a weekly toy check-out system instead of giving the kids access to everything they own at all times. They now play better and care for their things better. Less really is more!
3) I read “The Chestry Oak” and really understood in a new and lasting way what a “living book” is. My children and I have also read many other great books recommended on this site. My nine year old now asks when we are at the library trying to find a book, if I’ve got any good suggestions from the other moms at SCM.