In the Loop with Andy Andrews

ITL220: The Case for Considering Alternative Schooling

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On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on finding the right fit when choosing a school for your kids.

 

The 7th and 8th grade years are critical

  • It’s when kids are really deciding what they believe and who they think is cool.
  • There is not a more critical time to create a great relationship with your child.
  • We homeschooled Austin in the 7th and 8th grade, and some people might say that homeschooling is not preparing someone for the real world.
  • If you met Austin now, you might think that he seems more mature than some of his peers.

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    The social aspects of high school seem to be incredibly important to parents who look back on high school as being the best time of their lives.

    • If everything was downhill from high school, you’re probably dying for your kid to go to every party and social event.
    • However, you’re in high school a very short time; the rest of your life should be more important and get better and better.
    • How do you want your kids socialized? Do you want them to adopt different standards?
    • We were able to take Austin places and have him meet people and see how life goes on—he was socialized with adults.
    • I will admit that at 16 years of age, he seems to be more comfortable in the company of adults.

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      Tune in to hear how Andy believes trust issues with teens are best eliminated, and more on how educational environments impact different kids in different ways, at different ages.

       

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