Would this be an issue?

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Missy OH
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Would this be an issue?

Post by Missy OH » Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:37 am

I want to do the last 4 guides (before hs) in three years. Using them for 5 days a week instead of 4.

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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by LynnH » Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:20 am

I know there have been people that have done this. I think as long as your dc is properly placed and up to the work load then yes it is doable.
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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by my3sons » Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:40 pm

LynnH wrote:I know there have been people that have done this. I think as long as your dc is properly placed and up to the work load then yes it is doable.
I agree with what LynnH said. It will be pretty meaty though! :wink:

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Julie
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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by sahervey » Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:11 pm

My daughter will be in the same boat. She will be one guide behind when she graduates and I hate the thought of her missing out on the last one. I never even thought of this. I don't know if she will be able to handle that, but we have a few years to decide. She's only going into 7th grade.
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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by my3sons » Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:45 am

If it's going to be too much, and I think it would be for my ds, I'd not do the last guide and just 100% enjoy the other ones. :) Our teenagers' lives are about so much more than just academics - the heart issues and the time it takes to talk through things is equally if not more important. :D Also, we want to look back on our last years of homeschooling and think those were great memories made together - as opposed to, wow, that was stressful. However, certainly the age of the student and the amount of busyness outside of school makes a difference as well, so I know you will know best here. :)

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Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by StillJulie » Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:29 pm

my3sons wrote:If it's going to be too much, and I think it would be for my ds, I'd not do the last guide and just 100% enjoy the other ones. :) Our teenagers' lives are about so much more than just academics - the heart issues and the time it takes to talk through things is equally if not more important. :D Also, we want to look back on our last years of homeschooling and think those were great memories made together - as opposed to, wow, that was stressful. However, certainly the age of the student and the amount of busyness outside of school makes a difference as well, so I know you will know best here. :)

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Julie

I like this plan. I'd consider buying some of the storytime titles (if there will be such a category) from the last guide at least for summer reading. Those have been some of our favorite titles in the guides (as well as many of the extension readings).
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14yo DS using World Geography for 9th grade
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7yo DD using Beyond Hearts for 2nd grade

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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by Missy OH » Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:49 am

We decided not to try to do the last 4 guides in 3 years. I decided it would probably overwhelm me. :)

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Re: Would this be an issue?

Post by my3sons » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:18 am

Smart gal! :D One thing we homeschool moms forget to do sometimes is think about how WE will do with a plan. If we are overwhelmed, we may start entertaining the idea of ps. Usually, in most circumstances, homeschooling - even at a slower pace - is better than the ps alternative. I'm glad you are choosing a pace that you can enjoy too!!! :D :D :D A happy mama = happy dc! :D

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Julie
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