tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post3136555696521920339..comments2023-03-30T08:40:05.953-07:00Comments on Happy-To-Be-Home: To School or Not To schoolHarshikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08988515276239170996noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-44354307828973238852013-04-11T09:57:24.754-07:002013-04-11T09:57:24.754-07:00@Neha,
Thanks so much. I hardly login to this blo...@Neha,<br /><br />Thanks so much. I hardly login to this blog anymore! I would totally homeschool Yohaan if I had the patience myself! And the discipline! Sigh...do your baby a favour, let her enjoy you and her home for as long as she can. Harshikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988515276239170996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-71549938372440674002013-04-11T00:01:02.444-07:002013-04-11T00:01:02.444-07:00Harshika, my thoughts exactly!!! We do have a lot ...Harshika, my thoughts exactly!!! We do have a lot in common afterall.. :) <br />Myra is 9 months and I can;'t even imagine putting her in any nursery playschool anytime soon.. I see ppl doing it at 15-18 months!! I actually even do hate the schooling system too, although, maybe and I'm sure and I hope it has improved, in my time I hated so many things about it. <br />If I could help it, I would homeschool! That probably won't happen though.. <br />PS: you write very very well! :)Neha@ papermagictwigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316120658145550155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-79439457648250912402011-12-15T15:03:32.560-08:002011-12-15T15:03:32.560-08:00Well written article Harshika. And you have done a...Well written article Harshika. And you have done a great job in bringing up Yohaan, the feat he can accomplish is truley awesome and commendable. Lately, a lot of conflict in going on in my mind whether to send my lil one (21 months) to play school or not. She is my only child and it's winters here in this part of the world and add to it, there is not much company. she is just about starting to talk,and can only say a few words. She is also a poor eater, doesn't take kindly to any new food i try. She hardly has any finger food. I do not know how to encourage her to eat, talk, as most of my tries till now has not shown much success. So shall putting her in playschool for once/twice a week programs help?I dont know, but i've a feeling may be it will help by watching other kids do similar activities may be she will pick up. My hubby is a relaxed person and he is not really worried, he feels she will do everything in her own time. Being a mother, worrying is in my blood i guess. The docs here already suggested speech therapy,but i'm not sure if she needs it? We have decided to wait till she turns 2. so what options do parents have in such cases. In india, there is not much stress about talking before 2, here in US, it's a big deal. I know she will pick up, but the world around her is competitive and rigid. There is a timeframe for every milestone, those who dont fall within it, will be branded. Isn't this the reality? i hate to think about it, for now, just giving my lil one all the time to just be herself and develop at her own pace,but silently tracking her progress. I didn't think about play school as confining lil kids to a schedule, shaping their personalities, what was apparent to me was just how happy she would be there. I know she loves company, she loves play, and she loves to dance and she might like all the fun activities in play school. It's definitely not replacing me as her primary teacher, but its just a fun place to enjoy with other kids. There is no right or wrong,it's just what suits each one. Some like it, some may not. Just my 2 cents on the topic :)<br /><br />- PavanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-6863882413732816462011-10-23T22:31:53.972-07:002011-10-23T22:31:53.972-07:00lovely article. my views exactly, and well said. I...lovely article. my views exactly, and well said. I have a november child, and i put her in early. she is the youngest in class, but loves going to school and is thriving. <br /><br />p.s. exposing them to germs early will not increase immunity.. it will only ensure that the child is sick and at home every other week.. and obviously, with the thousands of types of flu around, why would you want your child exposed to them at an early age?<br /><br />I do think that children this age need playmates, whether they are neighbors or siblings or other relatives. <br /><br />I think you will like this site.. http://sewliberated.typepad.com/Jaya Pratheeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011763088510502505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-47178374329308565412011-10-18T12:09:44.823-07:002011-10-18T12:09:44.823-07:00Your are right in saying that fancy degrees will n...Your are right in saying that fancy degrees will not solve all the problems in life.I have observed children being brought to the park by baby sitters,the children will be playing on its own and they will be busy on the mobile phone.What if the childfalls or puts something into its mouth.I think such parents don't value their children.Its difficult to give birth to a child for many these days.Your son is definetly lucky to have you as his mother!I also belive that mother is the best teacher for a child.SVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349848147416261563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-73672557996121473632011-10-18T07:11:26.043-07:002011-10-18T07:11:26.043-07:00Shalini, one thing you must have got used to it is...Shalini, one thing you must have got used to it is getting unsolicited advise from other parents on pparenting. It used to annoy me big time but now, i just tune out, come here on the blog and vent. You are the best judge of your child. She will do everything she is meant to, all in good time. There is enough and more kids have to handle these days, lets not add to their stress! Glad you are in no rush either. another thing is, i want yohaan to be one of the older ones in class and not the youngest, being nov born, deciding school timing can be a bit confusing. so for us, better late than a rushed affair.Harshikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988515276239170996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588196838426570781.post-49048537869074654312011-10-18T06:32:45.793-07:002011-10-18T06:32:45.793-07:00Such an important issue these days. My daughter is...Such an important issue these days. My daughter is 17 months and I've already been asked several times, why I'm not sending her to a play school. I just don't understand the rush either. Fine, I'm not qualified like you are, but one still knows the basics of it all, and anyhow, everything is play for a child, whether it's counting or alphabets or colors. Good to hear your point of view...I just couldn't express it as well.Shalinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702425925479194019noreply@blogger.com