Today I got my 5 year old's report card. She is doing good in most subjects, but I am disturbed that the things marked "not meeting standard" are : Following directions, effort in her studies, sharing and taking turns, overall behavior, positive attitude and listening.
She has a few of these problems at home, but never demonstrated anything other than a normal 5 year old, and when she has had to sit through Sunday School, she never had a problem with listening or effort.
I just paid 3,000.00 in tuition for her to go to a private school. Now I wonder if it were better if I just home schooled her. \
When I asked her if there was a problem at school, she just tells me that she doesnt like it. No reason.
Should I have her suck it up, or should I homeschool her so that her academics are nurtured instead of being pushed aside because of "unsatisfactory behavior"?
2006-11-02 09:18:39 · 7 answers · asked by lonijean 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You should have a talk with the teacher to get a better idea of what is going on. Private schools always have certain expectations and standards that children have to meet. It could be just a simple thing to fix just by talking about it. Home schooling is so different than private school. She would have to adjust to a completely different form of learning and who knows if that is what is best for her. You say she has a tough time sharing, taking turns etc. Those are social skills that she is learning and perfecting with others every day. I am all for private schools because it is the best education you can give your child. My children attend a private school and they love it. Keep your daughter in because it will pay off in the long run.
2006-11-02 09:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of those times that makes you wonder if there is a right answer. Because she seems to be having a problem with the social aspects of school & doing fine academically, I'd make sure that she has the opportunity to socialize outside of school. It sounds like she just needs to learn how to get along with other kids. Our son is an only child & we had the same sort of problem with him. All kids mature at different rates so she may just need some time to adjust. I wouldn't pull her out of this school yet. It would be difficult for her to lose any friendships that she has made. As long as she is on track academically, the rest should eventually fall into place.
2006-11-02 09:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by jodi g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do realize that she is only 5. But I went to private school and homeschooled, I have to say that homeschooling is good for nurturing, but as for as social skills, it is terrible. I was very into sports and when my mother decided to homeschool me my want to learn completely failed. Maybe looking into different schools if there are any. I just feel that children that homeschool are too sheltered. They don't have the oppourtunity to grow as much as they should. Seems like they have no life skills. My cousins were both homeschooled thier entire lives and when the finished it seemed that they didn't know what to do with thier lives after school. One is now going to a tiny bible school studying computer science, with no social life at all! The other did better. He works and just got married to a girl and her daughter. So I tell you all of this from my point of view. But I do hope you decide what to do and feel good about it. Good luck!!
2006-11-02 09:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by Speedy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey she's five. It's a private school. They are going to expect a lot of her. Suck it up. She'll get into the swing of things.
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2006-11-02 20:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
public schooling now, private school later
2006-11-02 09:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by buddgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be best to send her to public school...at least till she gets older if you really want her to go to private
2006-11-02 09:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋