Huge thanks go to the five adults from Clifton were spoke on our Adult Homeschoolers Panel on Tues, 1/19/10:
Melissa Munger, Jeremy Pellum, Elise McIntosh, Beth Bloom, and Mara Tucker!
We asked them many questions about their years as students under the training of their parents, and found they had quite a variety of educational experiences.
It was clear that different curriculum choices are needed to meet the individual needs of each unique student. Some of the panelists loved a particular math curriculum, while others disliked it. Panelist's parents had also chosen to enrich their children's educations in a variety of ways: cottage schools, public school in the later years of high school, sports programs, 4-H, music lessons, speech and debate club, dance competition, college and online coursework, etc.
All five panelists agreed on the benefits of homeschooling as it provided opportunities for spiritual growth and family closeness. All agreed that some time spent with non-homeschooled peers, especially in the high school years, was very important to prepare them for a college setting and adulthood. One panelist pointed out that one significant advantage to homeschooling is that children learn to relate comfortably with adults in conversations without awkwardness.
Our panelists were asked questions by the audience regarding: discipline in the home, managing daily schoolwork and responsibilities in the home, dad's involvement in their homeschool, and how their mothers multi-tasked as they were growing up. One panelist even called her mother "Superwoman!" :)
Again, our WARMEST thanks to our five panelists for their willingness to share their real-life stories and experiences with us! We hope our kids all grow up to be just like YOU!
The devotion-time and panel discussion were both audio-taped for those who could not attend. To obtain a copy of these, please contact Kathy at (812-944-2210).
CHEG Steering Team
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