Thursday, February 19, 2009

Public School Prisoners - Part 1

My middle kid joined the public school band. The other day I was picking him up and it struck me that he isn't a prisoner to that place anymore. We all felt free when we began homeschooling, but watching him come out without jumping through their hoops felt so good! I had reservations about having him participate in anything there, but this is on our own terms - the way it should be! He asked me what I was smiling about. I told him, but I don't think he will fully understand until he's older.
I wonder how irritating it is to the staff and administration that he comes and goes as he pleases.

2 comments:

Amy© said...

Good luck with the band,Tracie's middle son! What instrument? :)

Tracie said...

He plays alto sax. He REALLY wants to play the violin though. We are hoping to find someone closer to our area who gives lessons. The school doesn't offer violin.