You might want to check out Passport to Purity. It can be used with
boys or girls. I have 2 friends who used it for their daughters and
one who just got it for their son. They encourage a weekend away
(moms with daughters, and fathers with sons). My boys aren't old
enough yet, but will be using it when I get there. Here's the link:
< a href="http://www.familylife.com/passporttopurity/">Passport 2 Purity
Friday, August 19, 2005
Puberty - future reference
From HomeschoolingForBoys email list (in response to a query about a "coming of age" study for boys and the book mentioned:
Just a caution here about the "Every Young Man's Battle" book. It is very graphic and is especially addressed to older teens & young adults who may find themselves struggling already in the area of lust and promiscuity. I won't let my 15 and 16 year old read it because it is just too descriptive and might put thoughts into their head that I know haven't occurred yet (With no TV, limited videos, and modestly dressed female friends, they have not been introduced to much in the way of visual stimulation and have no
serious interest in girls (yet)).
That said, the same authors of the above book have published a book called "Preparing Your Sons For Every Man's Battle." This addresses some of the concerns that have been raised by parents and is written for a father (or mother if single parenting) to read and discuss with their pre-adolescent or adolescent son, beginning around age 12 or after. My husband and older sons will be using it this fall. As with many of these books, it should be pre-read by the parent first to see if there are chapters you would rather leave out. The author is very honest about his struggles with sexual sin as
a young man but he does an excellent job of presenting issues and I especially like the questions he suggests to encourage discussions on these topics with your son.
Just a caution here about the "Every Young Man's Battle" book. It is very graphic and is especially addressed to older teens & young adults who may find themselves struggling already in the area of lust and promiscuity. I won't let my 15 and 16 year old read it because it is just too descriptive and might put thoughts into their head that I know haven't occurred yet (With no TV, limited videos, and modestly dressed female friends, they have not been introduced to much in the way of visual stimulation and have no
serious interest in girls (yet)).
That said, the same authors of the above book have published a book called "Preparing Your Sons For Every Man's Battle." This addresses some of the concerns that have been raised by parents and is written for a father (or mother if single parenting) to read and discuss with their pre-adolescent or adolescent son, beginning around age 12 or after. My husband and older sons will be using it this fall. As with many of these books, it should be pre-read by the parent first to see if there are chapters you would rather leave out. The author is very honest about his struggles with sexual sin as
a young man but he does an excellent job of presenting issues and I especially like the questions he suggests to encourage discussions on these topics with your son.
Kid Things
LIVING : Playground : Building a Sandbox : DIY Network -- instructions (and pictures) for building a sandbox. Links for an easel (but we already have one of those), kids coat rack, and "play set" (which looks like a car track in/on a box.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Checklist for Effective State Homeschool Associations
Checklist for Effective State Homeschool Associations -- the only STATE homeschool organization I know of is CHECK, which is definitely religious based. Marybeth Y. told me about an organization at the barbershop picnic, but she couldn't remember the name. I'd sure like to find another group.
Attorney Tracy L. Edingfield
Attorney Tracy L. Edingfield -- I know her. Tracy's sister, Donna, and I were classmates in Jr. High and High School. I discovered her profession and website while looking at a site that criticizes HSLDA and points to local lawyers instead. I don't expect to ever need this, but knowing a "Family Law" attorney might be handy if any problems come up with homeschooling.
Friday, August 05, 2005
25 Reasons to homeschool
Living - The Leaf Chronicle - www.theleafchronicle.com -- this is a light-hearted (yet sometimes very serious) list of reasons that the author chooses to homeschool.
Taking Charge
HEM July-August 2005 - Taking Charge -- an article distinguishing "compulsory attendance" (which is law in most states) and "cumpulsory education" (which is not, and is practically impossible to define).
Socialization?
How to Answer - Homeschooling Information from the National Home Education Network -- a good article describing the difference between socialization and socializing. First, it suggests asking the one who asked, "What about socialization?" what they mean by "socialization". They will probably describe doing things with other kids their age and learning to get along, which is socializing. Socialization is learning the norms and standards of society. They may be referring to that instead, which my husband sometimes does, but I want my children to learn those things from me, not 20 other 6 year olds (or 12 year olds, etc.).
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Freedom In Education - Pre-School
Pre-School section includes: Caring for Young Children, Childcard, Nursery School, Reading, and links. I want to read all of this!
Freedon-In-Education Newsletter
April Newsletter from a UK website. Most of the articles in this issue deal with teenagers, their behavior, and how it ties back to respect and how they were treated when younger.
Classical School of Wichita
Classical School of Wichita - A local Christian school that allows homeschoolers to take individual classes, in 7th-12 grades.
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