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Thanks for the responses. I am still reading aloud to my son because I have heard many "experts" (ie-Andrew Pudewa) say that you should keep reading aloud to your kids--even in their teens--and also because I think there is an important connection that occurs when we read aloud to our kids and I wan...

I am doing Rev to Rev with my 14 yr. old son and we are both bored with Reb and the Redcoats. He feels like the kids in this book act WAY too young. There is also very little that actually happens in the story....Every once in a while we come across a book that is recommended everywhere, and we wond...

Thank you, Nealewill, for taking the time to explain that. Were you really typing at 425am? Your explanation of why trying to combine your kids
didn't work is really helpful. I can totally see that being an issue here.....and leading to boredom in my oldest.

Thanks again!
Ashley

Thanks so much for your feedback, ladies. I appreciate the clarification about independent work and my ongoing involvement. I think I did picture my older one doing most of his work without my input, so I feel better about that. Also, the encouragement to separate my boys makes a lot of sense for us...

Hello- I am having a hard time deciding between HOD and MFW for several reasons, and I was wondering if you all could help me.:) I have 2 sons, 10 and 13, who will be in 4th and 7th grade. My older son is my main concern. He is very smart, but athletic and social and just wants to finish school ever...