Comments by Roody2shoes | San Diego Reader

Ruth Newell

Ruth Newell is a Reader contributor. See staff page for published articles.

violets

Could be; might be.
— August 26, 2011 1:36 p.m.

dreaming a wish

Tawdry? Why? Well--its not what you write. It's how it all spills together and one can read it a variety of ways, right...part of the fun of how you write and probably why you write that way. So...one can read "easy on, darling set, a spell..." or "easy on...Darling, set a spell"...and well, the whole shake my tree...with the caps...you may have written it with certain thoughts in mind but of course I read it with my own thoughts on me own mind. :) so...yeah...lol
— August 26, 2011 1:29 p.m.

my to do list - friday 8/19/11

Tougher than finding true love? Unless actually finding it isn't the problem:) I can appreciate picky. Hope you find all that your heart desires.
— August 26, 2011 12:16 p.m.

Sipping Life

lol I like it a lot when I get a wow out of you. lol
— August 26, 2011 12:14 p.m.

Newcomer

Not THAT! Ditto DG!
— August 25, 2011 1:52 p.m.

Chula Vista mom chose homeschooling to “force” herself to spend more time with her children

Wow. I disagree. Firstly, an "education" is so much more than a degree or credentials, and having had the excellent fortune to have obtained one doesn't--in my opinion-- automatically carte blanche entitled one to assume intellectual superiority over anyone, let alone those who did not have the same academic aspirations or financial privileges. Case in point would be some of the clowns we've elected to those six figure public offices. And although some of those we've sent on to Washington over the years were homeschooled, not all were idiots taught by idiot parents. And even so, this is America and if idiots want to have kids or teach kids, there's no system in place--including the school system--stopping them. I've come across plenty of teachers who have left me scratching my head...at every level of education. I've also met 'teachers' in the most unorthodox places...within the communities in which we live and raise our kids...go figure. Which brings me to point two: as with other professions, not everyone teaching --with credentials--is fit to teach because it takes more than an understanding of the subject matter to inspire a child to learn the material. Just because they've got a degree or licence doesn't meant they are the best suited to get the job done in a given situation or environment. Add to that reality the fact that classes are simply too large to be effective, (ask most teachers--they'll tell you so), and that there are numerous other distractions such as high decibels and other sensory stimulants, its almost sheer luck anyone learns anything. Lastly, our kids are learning a whole lot more than reading and writing in schools, lunchrooms and buses. They are influenced by a slew of people beyond their own parents. Makes sense for parents to care about those influences and to take some responsibility in forming a "learning environment" suitable for their child and their family lifestyles and values. I did; you did. Others will, too. Homeschooling has been around since the beginning of time and will continue to occur THANK GOODNESS...because options are a good thing. Options are what this country was founded on. So, count me in--I am 100% in favor of homeschooling in all its shapes and flavors--and do note please that I am a college educated person who was also a teacher. And yes, my children were homeschooled and are both highly accomplished, successful and happy adults, one of whom is now homeschooling her own children. Glad to see the article! Thanks Elizabeth!
— August 25, 2011 1:47 p.m.

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