I want to run away from here and scrub my house from top to bottom. I want to make Suzie's play areas magical and inviting. I want to organize my sweaters by color. I want to clean out my junk drawers.
I've started reading a few basic Montessori books; Suzie is starting in the fall and I know enough to know it's where I want her to be; but beyond that I don't feel comfortable answering the inevitable questions that arise when people find out where she will be attending. The books have been informative and inspiring; Suz and I had a great night making one of her play corners attractive and inviting. Tonight we'll work on her kitchen.
Last night we were discussing the upcoming end of her gymnastics lessons for the summer and she asked "after summer, when I go to the Montessori school, will I do gymnastics?" I told her no, that the new school was more about activities and games and learning, she responded "great! cause we don't do learning at Chris' house." So sweet but made me a little sad too, this girl is desperate to learn and perhaps I've been holding her back or not focused enough her needs. Live and learn I guess, we'll take it from here. I've been so scattered and exhausted and sick; I've been just barely getting by and she's definitely been getting the short end of the stick.
I sure wish we'd get some sun around here. My container garden is seriously sporting a thin layer of moss.
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Here's a few possible answers you can give, and believe me I've had 6 years of people feeling like they have the right to judge the type of schooling my kids do. Ok, here's the list:
1. To the religious types: "Isn't it nice to know that God won't hold us accountable for each other's decisions?"
2. To the people who know exactly which form of education is best for children but surprisingly have no children of their own: "A parent always knows what's best for their child. No one else will ever know better. And someday maybe you will be in a position to understand that."
3. To the dear little old granny types that really, really do care but just come across as know it alls: "Thank you so much for your concern and interest in our family. It's nice to know we have so many people supporting us in the decision we will end up making for our daughter."
4. To meddling parents and parents in law or such: "I appreciate the educational decisions you made for me (or for my husband) when I was a child. The decisions you made helped me to become the intelligent person I am now. And now I need you to support us as we become the parents making these important decisions for our own daughter."
5. To the person who is sure whatever form of education you choose is ABSOLUTELY WRONG: "Wow, those are some interesting thoughts. I'd really like to recommend a book for you to read (whichever one is the best that you can think of) that explains the form of education we are leaning towards. When you've finished reading it, I'd love to have a long discussion with you."
6. To everyone else: "______off!" (Fill in the blank).
LOL. I've used them all. One or an another pretty much always quiets everyone down that wants to throw in their two cents worth.
Oh, and by the way, I actually believe strongly in all the above mentioned reasons. Especially #2.
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