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Raising a Profoundly Gifted Child in an Anti-intellectual Age | 137 comments (137 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

I'd love to share (4.00 / 6)

Let me say, right off the bat, that there are quite a few home schoolers that have given this a bad name. I was a teacher too- and saw some unfortunate results. But not all by any means.

We are fortunate to be highly educated and able to make this decision for the family, but I worry for parents who haven't had the same opportunities we've had who have kids with similar needs.

I look forward to your insights!

by Tehanu on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 02:40:23 PM EST
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Just had to note (4.00 / 5)

that it's so awesome having a discussion and not fighting. If I had posted my skepticism on any other blog, somebody would've ripped me a new asshole.

Instead, here, we can learn from each other. What a novel concept!

Good luck with your daughter! Depending on what she's interested in, I may be able to suggest some science-themed books. I get bales of review copies at work.

"It's a sad little wreck of the chromosome." --J.A. Marshall Graves speaking of the hamster Y chromosome

by Xray the Enforcer (xraytheenforcer at gmx dot net) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 02:52:30 PM EST
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Re: Just had to note (4.00 / 3)

I was thinking the same thing! I used to have to brace myself to read responses- and I never would have written this anywhere but here.

That said, we love resources!

RIght now she's into archaeology- wondering about the 100,000 year overlap between Neandertals and Homo sapiens in the Middle East.

She also is into fairies. But I think we've got that one covered!

by Tehanu on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 03:00:23 PM EST
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Re: Just had to note (none / 1)

On that note, I'd be really interested to hear what types of problems you've run into. I have very limited knowledge of homeschooling - only knowing three families who do so. In all three cases, the parents are highly intelligent individuals who are very much engaged in providing the best education available - and working very hard in the process.

Having seen only the positive side of it, please do share your observations from the other side of the coin.

Thanks!

miino biimaadizi

by Anomalous on Fri Jun 10th, 2005 at 12:27:01 PM EST
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Re: Just had to note (4.00 / 2)

Thanks for the curiosity. I am brain dead right now (we just sent the mag to the printers, and that's a strenuous process) so I won't be able to respond to this until Monday or so.

Perhaps I'll save it for the next diary...

Have a great weekend!

"It's a sad little wreck of the chromosome." --J.A. Marshall Graves speaking of the hamster Y chromosome

by Xray the Enforcer (xraytheenforcer at gmx dot net) on Fri Jun 10th, 2005 at 12:43:25 PM EST
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Re: Just had to note (none / 1)

Have a great weekend yourself - I look forward to your perspective.

But first - I need to explain an important site rule to you. You're not allowed to post anywhere else until you respond to my inquiry. (Well, okay, that's my own little rule, and I guess I just kinda made it up on the fly right now cuz with all the new people, Booman wouldn't have time to monitor those of us who choose to make up our own rules under the radar :^).
Kidding, of course!

(Yes, there's the site welcome wagon with Diane101, Shirlstar and the gang. . .and then there's me. Just out randomly hazing the new folks.)

But in all seriousness, I look forward to hearing from you. Bye!

miino biimaadizi

by Anomalous on Fri Jun 10th, 2005 at 01:01:45 PM EST
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