Dads Talk
About why we chose to homeschool
Comfort Zone for the Homeschooling Dad
AN A TO Z ARTICLE
Jeff was in torment. How would his children ever make a living
as adults? How could his wife condone so much wasted time? Were
the children's minds sinking into quicksand? By Win and Bill
Sweet.
And What Does Your Husband Do?
The eyebrows went up immediately. "You're going to stay
home with the kids?" several friends asked him incredulously.
One guy laughed out loud. "You'll never do it - you'll be
looking for a job next week!" By Isabel Shaw, HEM
N/D 2002.
Distinguished Visitors
I learned almost a year in advance that we would be having distinguished
visitors coming to stay with us. No one seemed to know for how
long, except to say that we should prepare for a long visit,
as they were being sent to learn absolutely everything they could
about their host community and country, and they came with very
little preparation. David H. Albert
Fear of Failure
Well, tomorrow morning I'll get up and see if I can quiet my
mind. See if I can listen rather than speak. See if I can have
faith, and see if I can let a dream unfold. By Perry Venson,
HEM M/A 07
Homeschooling Dads
Message Board for homeschooling fathers on Fatherville.com.
Interview with David Albert
Author of "And
a skylark sings with me," David (in photo to left) is
a self-confessed recovering school person. He is now an advocate
of child-led learning, seeing his role as "dad" as
providing the opportunities for his daughters to follow their
dreams, and Wow! What dreams they have made come true!
Jim Muncy's Essays on Homeschooling
This homeschooling father had 17 essays here last I looked, all
on one page. But his thoughts and observations are light and
sometimes humorous, always enjoyable.
A Man's Perspective
An Islamic father in Canada talks about his reason for supporting homeschooling, even though at times he'd prefer to have
more of his wife's attention. He feels homeschooling is better for his children's Deen, their confidence, and more.
Official Weirdos
Homeschool Humor by VHEA's "Dad Files"Columnist, Troy
Elliott. Like any rational adult, I prefer to base my perception
of reality on a combination of broad generalizations and a simplistic
worldview drawn mostly from my personal experiences and the occasional
Beverly Hillbillies episode.
Seven Steps in Preparing to be a Homeschool Father
Steven Wood writes from the perspective of a Catholic father
thinking about homeschooling.
Welcome Home, Dad!
It used to be a case of the sad, mad, bad Dad. But now that he's
home full time, we have a happy pappy on our hands.
About how we actually homeschool
The
Boots That Wouldn't Float
Jeff Kelety explores a desert island with his kids learning oh
so many things. [HEM]
Childhood
and Early Education. Mill, John Stuart. 1909-14. Autobiography
But my father, in all his teaching, demanded of me not only the
utmost that I could do, but much that I could by no possibility
have done. What he was himself willing to undergo for the sake
of my instruction, may be judged from the fact, that I went through
the whole process of preparing my Greek lessons in the same room
and at the same table at which he was writing.
A
Father's Guide to Successful Homeschooling
Teaching a child about life is really very simple. The hard part
is changing how we think.
Homeschooling
and the Type A Dad
I've had to look at who I am, and how close I really am to this
perfect unschooling guy I've had dancing around my imagination
since the idea first took hold. By Brad Beckerman, HEM J/A 03.
Homeschooling
Fathers
Gary Wyatt writes in HEM. More involvement on the part of fathers
is essential for both the well-being of homeschooling families
and the entire homeschool movement.
Lament of a Homeschool Dad
With God taking the lead, I realize that my wife and my children need me to become a more integral part of the learning process. And, with God's help, I will be able to take the lead and bring my children into a spiritual and educational land of promise that's overflowing with milk and honey. By Joel King.
Notes
From a Homeschooling Dad
We, as homeschoolers, have the unique privilege and opportunity
to regard our children's joy and curiosity and engage in an amazing
process that at times calls upon us to "Do nothing, conscientiously."
Jeff Kelety, in Home Education Magazine [HEM].
Preparing
to be a Homeschool Father
It is a colossal mistake to think that your wife can homeschool
several children alone. Even when both mom and dad are directly
involved, homeschooling with a large family is challenging. A
Catholic perspective by Steve Wood.
Taking
Stock
Jeff Kelety is continually surprised and delighted at the manner
in which homeschooled children, his in particular, come to new
levels of knowledge and experience entirely of their own accord,
without the aid of institutional learning. [HEM]
What
Dads Can Do In Homeschooling
He uses everyday situations and his fantastic sense of humor
to get important information to stick in their young minds.
When
Dad Homeschools
From Breadwinning to Baking. By Jim Dunn. Home Education Magazine.
Even among homeschoolers nationally, I am one of only .5% of
primary caregivers who are fathers.
Blogs and Podcasts by or about House Dads
Brian's
Education Blog
Brian has lots of thoughts and opinions about home education,
especially in the UK.
Homeschool Dad Podcast
Weekly podcasts from Rick Abbott. Began in May 2007. Plays too fast online. Download it and the speed is normal.
How Dads Participate in Homeschooling
Since the recent discussions about fathers and homeschooling on K-Dad.net and Spunky Homeschool, I've spent some time thinking about all the things that Henry does which helps our homeschooling be successful.
Online Dads
HomeSchoolDads
We're continuing to grow! We now have about 100 registered members
in the forum, with several "guest" regulars, and over
600 posts! So if you haven't registered yet, please do so and
join in on the fellowship of fathers who homeschool.
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