As students reach upper high school, parents suddenly find themselves in a quandary. What should be required of this almost-adult family member who seemingly has too much to do and not enough time to do it? We don’t want to jeopardize their future academically, yet we don’t want to raise self-centered snobs, either. When time [read more] …
Academics
Choices Now Determine Options Later
Regardless of our age, the choices we make today govern the opportunities we will have available to us in the future. Do we accept that difficult new project at work that will require us to learn a new programming language or do we fall back to the old and familiar? Do we undertake that volunteer [read more] …
Leveraging Talent
I’m not a big believer in talent. Oh, I know it exists, but I don’t put much stock in how it will ultimately impact a child’s future. I’ve watched too many kids over too many years to believe that IQ or giftedness or aptitude has the final say in how that individual’s life will play [read more] …
The Question of Class Schedules
It is spring. Outdoor sports are ramping up, gardeners are in full stretch, and homeschooling parents are stressed about choosing high school classes for the coming year. It is all part of this season. When deciding on a class schedule, numbers don’t help us much. There are no exact answers. What works for one child [read more] …
Do You Know Where You Are Headed?
Regardless of where kids go to school, their parents face a great deal of anxiety as they approach the high school years. All of us have heard the horror stories of teenage angst, rocky relationships, and lack of direction. Our kids change and develop so much during high school. Yet, a great deal is riding [read more] …