tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37560149.post4491221811349831586..comments2023-10-24T03:16:00.379-07:00Comments on Just Another Mama Blog: FasTracKidsSerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04902811976034141844noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37560149.post-34447160734779901072007-06-16T22:14:00.000-07:002007-06-16T22:14:00.000-07:00Ser, I really enjoy all your posts-- the hilarious...Ser, I really enjoy all your posts-- the hilarious Luke and Henry stories always make me laugh and the more thoughtful parenting posts make me think. This one makes me glad that I have a few more years before facing the school question (and it makes me want to check out Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle). Your critique of this weird fast track attitude about children resonates with me. I find it creepy, and I would be obsessing too if I were in your shoes right now. You're a great mom for obsessing. I think that kids can sense it when their mother is closely tuned in to the what they're going through, and that by itself will go a long way as an antidote to whatever they experience in school. I hope that whatever you decide, you can feel resolved and courageous and, like Molly said, peaceful about it.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050111738609344148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37560149.post-20500051240445574922007-06-10T19:40:00.000-07:002007-06-10T19:40:00.000-07:00Ser,I feel your indecision! There truly is no perf...Ser,<BR/><BR/>I feel your indecision! There truly is no perfect way to educate a child. I survive by only focusing on the year right in front of me. I observe and listen to my children, and then pray for wisdom. Public school may work for this fall but not next year, it may work for Priscilla and Mary but not Elijah or Ben- they are all so unique; thank goodness I have options! Worst case scenario -Luke and public school are not a good fit. Just pull him out and try again later. May we both stay flexible and at peace. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MollyMolly Sabourinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289593743687415065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37560149.post-32646759687780960542007-06-10T10:46:00.000-07:002007-06-10T10:46:00.000-07:00Ser, there is hope. I don't know about Columbus, ...Ser, there is hope. I don't know about Columbus, but the girls here have a lot of roaming space and freedom. <BR/><BR/>But the school thing is still tough. The boy across the street from us is 2 weeks older than Hazel and is being redshirted from kindergarten because his mom doesn't think he can sit still - and true or not - I feel a bit grouchy that he's not being sent in anyway, to make sure the teachers keep a standard in mind of kids needing to run around a lot. I'm with you on what kindy should be, and I fear that the work/play balance used to mean you read to the kid a lot at home, and they ran around at school. I think now home has to be the runaround time, and we have to advocate for more of it at school.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully at least the school will have decent recess!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com