Comments on: A child resistant to learning

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:35:32 +0000

There are so many questions in response to your concerns. First and foremost,are you connected with a homeschooling support group? In what country are you homeschooling – the ages for secondary school vary greatly. You are right. It can be very difficult to “let go” and honestly, I am not a purist. While, I may use this as a guideline, I too, have struggled with my children. To discuss this further, it would be helpful to have more information – age, your expectations, student’s expectations. What do you believe the student needs? What does the student believe s/he needs? Begin a dialogue with one another. There are some things that students must learn (read, write, communicate, etc.). How you approach can truly vary.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:14:03 +0000

I agree too but i’m panicing because my child doesn’t want to work either. This is only causing panic because she wants to go to secondary school in September and i don’t want her t fall behind, otherwise i would back off.. I have tried everything but she isn’t interested even though she knows that without a good education she will not get her dream career. Any ideas please.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:23:36 +0000

I agree. I have found that when my kids are ready, they learn what I was agonizing over them ever learning…effortlessly.
They learn better on their own timetable, not mine. (Our “What My First Grader Needs To Know”‘s timetable!)
Great article.