Breaking the news to David’s mom and dad is where we are in Homeschooling Charlie and before you ask yes, Charlie begin homeschooling last year but David didn’t tell his mom because he knew she would be upset with him. But as soon as we removed Charlie from school I let both my dad and my sister about a Bullying incident that hurt Charlie and our choice to remove him from school. Both my sister and dad had supported us from day one.
Now we are preparing for a new school year and David isn’t sure he want’s Charlie to continue homeschooling and has come to the conclusion that Charlie should return to school for at least the first six weeks. As for me, I don’t want Charlie to go back at all. Even though wives are supposed to obey their husbands.
Now not only do I have to tell David’s mom but also David that Charlie isn’t returning to school at this time and I pray David understands why I refuse for Charlie to go back to school and also for David’s mom, to understand because I know she will be upset but I am Charlie’s mom not her and I have to do what is right for my son.
Although in my heart I believe if David would have spoken to her last year when Charlie was hurt she would have been more understanding although David didn’t want to upset her and for her to get mad at us and not help us out. Or have anything to do with Charlie. So I am placing it into Gods hands.
As I wait for my husband to gather up his courage and makes the decision to talk to his mom as I don’t feel it is my place to do it. Although I could go with David and if this is what it takes for him to tell her I will do it. Although David told Charlie he needed to let his grandmother know which I don’t agree with David that Charlie needs to tell his grandmother as he is a child, not an adult. Though when David goes down to talk to her I would be okay with Charlie going and he could explain to his grandmother why he doesn’t want to return to public school.
Now: I would like to know what you think we should do and what we tell David’s parents?
If your considering Homeschooling and facing the same thing you could give them a copy of Homeschooling For Dummies because it will help answer there questions and might help them see what your doing is the right choice for your family just as it is for our family. Before you ask no, I haven’t gotten her a copy of this book as I don’t think she would read it although once we tell her I will let her know about my book and ask her if she would like to borrow it or for me to purchase a copy for her.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
