About the author
Yes, in a way it’s about me.
But it’s not only about my life as a homeschooler and father, but about the challenges that I am convinced I am not unique in facing. The common issues of life we all share appear somewhere in these posts because while I may not have solutions, I do have experiences that may lead to insights that contain solutions for someone else.
I am a father of 3, primary homeschool teacher of 2, proud (and broke) dad of a college student …husband of my beautiful wife Mecalia, and a distracted but dedicated musician.
Nia
February 16, 2012 at 2:05 am
How did you start off homeschooling? What did it take and what resources did you find that benefit you and your family.
Allen P.
April 9, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Hi and so sorry it took so long for me to respond! We started homeschooling as a leap of faith as well as a respond to problems we saw in our son. I left public school teaching and found all the resources I could online, joined a support group, read books on homeschooling and read articles from magazines about homeschooling. Most important was making sure my family was on board for the journey, and that this was more than a educational decision, it was a lifestyle decision.
The Education Vigilante
March 15, 2012 at 5:03 am
Like your site and content. How long have you been using Classical Conversations? I just discovered it this morning and very interested in the approach. Peace!
Homeschooldaddy
March 28, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Hello and sorry for the delay in responding! Thanks so much for the compliment. We’ve been using Classical Conversations for the last year and I’ve really grown to appreciate the concept. There’s really no program doing exactly what Classical Conversations (aka CC) is doing by combining community based support with rigorous academic standards. Feel free to email me to discuss more about the program. (homeschooldaddy@yahoo.com)
Nia
April 10, 2012 at 1:37 am
Sounds like a lot. Would you suggest it for a single mother? I was considering to take my daughter out of public schools. Shes very smart scored an 88 out of 90% on pbs gifted testing. But her behavior in the class room is defiant and stubborn often. At home I keep her occupied, she likes to write and read and arts and crafts. she does not play with others her age group well. She just turned 7. And reads better than my 5th grade son. What you think?
Allen P.
April 10, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Nia, even as a dad in a two parent home, I can confidently say that I believe every family can homeschool, even single parents. In my Classical Conversations group in which I tutor weekly, there are at least two single moms that not only homeschool, they tutor and help support other families. Of course every situation is different, so I would encourage you to look up a local or state homeschool association and connect with some parents that know all the things you need to consider before making such an important decision. I’d be glad to ask the single moms I work with if they would be open to conversing with you via e-mail about how they do it.