Friday, September 22, 2006

Homeschooling for Ananya?

So, this thought occurred to us a month ago.We were wondering if homeschooling was something to be considered for Ananya darling. We sat discussing the very fundamental things of how we would justify an idea like that.
Something that interested both of us was, Ananya would learn at her own pace and not at the pace of 50 other children.
She would set her own hours and do things in the order she prefers.
We want her to have a balanced life, good proportions of academics, extra curricular, sport, family time, social time, general awareness.....
Learning should be fun for her, not a chore or a burden.
May be this is feasible, at least till primary school.

The idea is in its nascent stage.Lotsa things to be considered.Huge amounts of research and groundwork to be done. And most important, Ananya should like it.
Not an easy task, homeschooling a young, enthusiastic, energetic, demanding, curious, lil kid.But, there is a hidden carrot..... more time with Ananya.Dream to make as much as possible, of the time we get to spend with her, before she grows into an independent adult and decides to set out on her own.
When Ananya's ready to go to school, I shall tell her,"Darling! Finish your work so we can go to the pool"
And if she answers,"Mom! I want all play and no rule".
I would end up," Baby!You are better off going to schooooooool".

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