Dear Mom, Bless your heart. I sense that this issue is more of a challenge for you than you are able to express. Let me ask you a question. What would you do if you were convinced that public school was the best place for your child and he began to have issues related to discipline? I am certain that you would handle these issues as they are standing in the way of his having a successful school year. Hold that thought. Your homeschool experience was a challenge due to discipline issues. Not so much with your school aged child but with the other children. Remember that homeschooling is a lifestyle and in such it is necessary that the rhythm of the home must change. The question that you have to ask yourself is, ' Am I willing to address the issues that are making homeschooling not possible for my family situation?' If the answer to that question is 'yes', then attack the challenge from that standpoint. If however you feel that you are not called into the homeschooling lifestyle then remain steadfast in your choice to use public school, knowing that you are going to face challenges there as well. It is true that children today are being robbed of the carefree attitude that used to center the younger grades. It is interesting to note that in ancient Rome, children were not formally schooled until they reached middle school or beyond. In fact the Latin word for school directed to young children is Ludus (play). It is amazing that ancient people understood this concept better than us. Go forward first into what you believe is the will of the Lord for your family. The Lord has promised His aid during times of challenge, if we will but call on Him. We are promised the strength of His strength within us. Pray to discern the will of the Lord and everything will fall into place. I admire you very much and I will be praying for you each during those times that I am walking and praying the rosary. I pray for moms on the 4th Glorious mystery. Let us offer up our prayers for those moms who are faced with difficult challenges that require them to be separated from their dear children. Sending out a prayer, Rita Munn
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