He turns 18 shortly which means he can get a job around here (for some reason most places don't want to hire 16 year olds in our area). He needs to get his DL but we're working on that. What does this mean for his senior year? Well, this means I will get him all dressed up, take him for a senior picture to fill in my "Through the years" school frame and he'll take the GED.
What this means for me is that I will need to take some time to clean up the online schooling before I shut it down for good. I'm sad and excited. Sad because I like school and homeschooling gave me a chance to be creative, spend time with my son, make lots of lists, and work in Excel (I love spreadsheets). Excited because even though I love school, I love the idea that he's done (because he so wants to be done). I just want him to be happy. If helping him study for the GED so he can pass with flying colors is what makes him happy then sign me up!
It's been difficult to give myself permission to do things differently even with all the naysayers (some even in my own family) but we've come through it stronger and braver than when we started so I consider our whole homeschooling experience a win. He's such a great kid and I want great things for him. Taking him out of pubic school was the best for him (it may not be the best for you or your kid - this is just my opinion) and I wish I had done it sooner.
