Tulsa, OK

I’ve always liked the idea of homeschooling. When my son was born it just wasn’t an option. I was a single mom without the time, money or resources that I felt would be necessary to homeschool. Then, when Maegan was born, I did seriously consider it. I was a stay-at-home mom already, and with some computer and internet experience, I realized that homeschooling might be easier than I had previously imagined. But, my husband and his sister ( a public school teacher) insisted that the socialization the kids would get in public school was a vital necessity to their well-being. So, I let the idea go.

For Morgan, it has paid off. He’s been in the GATES (gifted and talented enrichment studies) program here in Catoosa almost since we moved here when he was in fourth grade. He recently received an invitation from Duke University to take either his SAT or ACT test early (he’s in seventh grade). Apparently, he scored so well on the state’s standardized tests that they feel he should take the college entrance exams early. Depending on his score on the test (he’ll take the ACT) he may be invited to Duke next summer. We are very proud of him.

Maegan, on the other hand, is having a much more difficult time with public school. No doubt due to her ADHD. The school’s here in Catoosa are good, and her school counselor is wonderful. But, some small part of me still wonders if she might be better off at home with me.

Summer over at Mom Is Teaching sent me a link to this article at Tulsa Kids, Un-School Days by Cindy Webb. After reading the article, I’m even more convinced that public schooling may not be the right choice for Maegan. Now I just have to convince everyone else. Wish me luck. And thanks Summer for the link.

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