I’ve always admired the actor Will Smith, and this assortment of quotes and video clips from him sums up the reason why. I think it’s good advice for both parents, students, and everyone else. What can we do to make the world a better place?
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Merry Christmas from Home School College Counselor.com! May the peace of Christ be with you and yours during this holiday season. We’ll be back to answering questions, conducting interviews, and offering top-notch college prep advice after the new year. There might even be a couple of new features added, so keep an eye out!
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One of the silliest and most annoying comments made to homeschooling parents is, “Aren’t you concerned about how your child will be able to socialize with others?”. What is being implied here is that the homeschooled child is some kind of introverted misfit who cannot relate to other people, children, and the outside world. In reality, most of the homeschooled children that I have known and met are not only outgoing, but polite and respectful, too. This is a sharp contrast to the public school children that I have known, who can’t relate to adults and whose behavior is rude and inconsiderate. Realistically, there are some exceptions on both sides.
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This story has nothing to do with homeschooling or college admissions, but I think it’s a great example of how the grass always looks greener on the other side, and how we all need to stop and count our blessings from time to time.
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This post has absolutely nothing to do with homeschooling or preparing for college, but it’s something I’ve been pondering recently. What is the point of reading? Why do we as homeschoolers place such an emphasis on it? Is it really that important? And what are we going to do with this acquired knowledge?
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