Home-schooling
I read Fresca’s blog https://gugeo.blogspot.com/2020/05/covid-time-has-not-made-me-better-person.html
I agree with so much of what she writes. It takes very little
to knock one’s confidence at the best of times – and, for so many reasons, this
is not the best of times.
The schools are currently closed and parents who are attempting
to home-school their offspring frequently find it hard to motivate themselves
and/or their child/children.
This is particularly difficult when a fellow
parent casually displays through social media what stunning artwork, three
course meals, narrative poetry, cardboard models, musical instruments, board games
their 7 or 8-year old child has produced ‘all on his/her own’.
I’m sure, left to their own devices, such children would
manage to teach themselves the finer points of computer programming, calculus,
Sanskrit, iambic meters, as well as how to strip down a rifle, service a
tractor, while at the same time discovering a previously unknown
star/planet/galaxy . . .
Who needs school?
Hi Janice - yes there are so many 'super people' out there doing all kinds of things - it is disconcerting to say the least. Finding those who are down-to-earth ... and staying true to one's roots ... remembering our own easy-going lifestyles; keeping up with friends and family who relate to us ... however it is unnecessary trying to match up - a time to help others and understand in this time of uncertainty. I quite understand - just glad it doesn't affect me - I'm completely ignoring offers of zoom etc ... ah well - I'm getting on with things. Take care and enjoy those walks - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you,Hilary. Keeping up with the Joneses is a waste of time and effort. I hope you're happy - clearly, you're busy and learning all the time.
ReplyDelete"All on his/her own"? Yeah, right. Maybe more believable if the shown off items weren't so stunningly perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo, so true;-)
DeleteWe are all having different experiences with our individual lockdowns. It makes comparison impossible and even harmful. And most folks tend to "curate" their offerings on social media. Edit out the messy parts; share only what we want the world to see . . . I wish everybody's mom could tell their children (small or grown up), it's YOU, it's OKAY, you are loved :)
ReplyDeleteI agree - we are all inclined to curate our on-line offerings!
DeleteMy grandson (9) has had school via video conference, the whole class and the teacher !Each day for a couple of hours and then homework. I have a picture of him sitting at his computer and the classmates on the screen !! Modern times ! Now he is back to school but they have devided the class into two parts, one in the morning and one part in the afternoon for 3 h ! To respect the distance rule. I think that's not a bad solution..
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what our schools are doing. I think everyone is afraid of taking the first step.
DeleteOur schools would open in June now. NZ has opened schools from this week. The kids were not doing what they were supposed to do online. Being home is a relaxing affair so it must be hard to pay attention.
ReplyDeleteNew Zealand has shown the way to go. It's a pity UK hasn't followed!
ReplyDeleteI just want to get back to business. I very much dislike sitting in front of this computer for online meetings, teaching, and everything else I used to do in person. Three months of this is quite enough!
ReplyDeleteToby now 9 years old had school during several weeks online during the lockdown. It was cute to see him sitting behind the computer with the whole class on the screen ! a real video conference ! Apparently it worked very well ! Now they are back to school, half class in the morning, the other half in the afternoon, respecting distance.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are still safe and well.
ReplyDeleteAfter a tour de force like this funny post you deserve to be.