tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646552345065536552.post9126360303199312619..comments2008-05-29T22:27:58.949-04:00Amynoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646552345065536552.post-62581993621992450502008-05-29T22:27:00.000-04:002008-05-29T22:27:00.000-04:002008-05-29T22:27:00.000-04:00This is a great article. I love what you said about providing friends for your daughter. I have felt that way about both of my kids at times homeschooling. But our family has really grown closer through the "dessert" path.Sprittibeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646552345065536552.post-22200106729207177832008-05-09T05:40:00.000-04:002008-05-09T05:40:00.000-04:002008-05-09T05:40:00.000-04:00In the back of my mind I have been struggling with some what I would do if my daughter wanted to go to public school. I think you've offered wonderful advice!Celly Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06607978138662352563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646552345065536552.post-31626050677835126252008-05-08T12:50:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:50:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:50:00.000-04:00Great article, Gina. My oldest struggled with this during his first year coming home from private school. We had to really listen and replace those things which he felt that were missing with other positive things.Kyshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646274974909821874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646552345065536552.post-87438802812976657342008-05-08T12:34:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:34:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:34:00.000-04:00Well written Gina. This is so tue. We always need to be listening -with ears & hearts.<BR/><BR/>www.homeschooljourney.wordpress.comHomeschool Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12872368507557568279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646552345065536552.post-10313605476540169342008-05-08T12:24:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:24:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:24:00.000-04:00Wonderful article, Gina. I have to agree with this woman you spoke to. When I was in public schools, I had friends, but not TRUE friends. When I switched to homeschool, I saw who my true friends were, because they continued to reach out to me (and I to them) and our friendships continued on. I also made friends with people in my homeschooling group- amazing people I wouldn't have met in public school!<BR/><BR/>There were definitely times I felt lonely, but, as this woman said, I drew closer to my mom. Previously, I was a "daddy's girl", and this experience made Mom and I build something beyond a parent-child relationship. I believe it was the foundation for the great friendship we have now!MandyMom.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259605619391239854noreply@blogger.com