-=> Quoting Zaynab Richmond to Regina Finan <=-
 ZR> Prior thoughts, found on this echo from Regina Finan
 ZR> to Donna Ransdell on 09-16-96  05:38:
 
 RF> I was using a grading system of A B and T.  T for Try 
 ZR> I like that!
 
 RF> So now I am in a constant struggle day after day.  Talking out of
 RF> turn, whining, throwing temper tantrums.  I am not giving up and I
 RF> know it will be hard until I get educated myself, but any advice on
 RF> order would be greatly appreciated. 
 ZR> How many kids are you homeschooling?  It sounds like you are doing
 ZR> school at home.  I guess our approach would be different because I have
 ZR> only one that I'm officially homeschooling this year... but talking out
 ZR> of turn isn't an issue here at all.
 
 Well its an issue here because there are three.  Also because I need to
 teach the two that have ADD and ADHD to be organized, responsible and
 respectful to each other.
 RF> I am building a computer for their very own.  It will have all the
 RF> tools necessary for writing, dictionary, encyclopedia and such.  I
 RF> want them in a relaxed atmosphere, but they are trying to get out of
 RF> hand. 
 RF> HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
 ZR> It sounds to me like it is more rigid and controlled than they can
 ZR> handle, and they are letting you know with their behavior problems.  I
 ZR> myself couldn't handle anything that formal.  We have our lessons
 ZR> wherever and whenever we want, and pretty much act similar to any other
 ZR> time, except that I'll sit around giving him 100% of my attention and
 ZR> praising him lots. 
 ZR> I don't know how other people with more than one child do it.  I guess
 ZR> every family is different.
 Well the problem is this new law.  We have to teach certain subjects and we
 have to be very organized.  Today we had a slacked off day.  We had our
 religious study, learning how to find words in the dictionary, then a 1 1/2
 walk picking leaves and such.  It was a good day.  But with three children
 you have to be a little formal to have some control.  It is doing much 
etter
 lately.
 Regina
... All I need is a Wave and a board to surf it on.
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