Home School Week 12

I have to report on another great week of homeschooling. I had my daughter write me a story about a culture from the time period of slavery. She wrote a story about an African family who got separated at the slave auction. My daughter titled the story the endless story. She hates writing, but its great practice.

This week we learned about osmosis and diffusion in science. There is a science experiment in the text I want my daughter to try using a potato and what osmosis will do to the potato. I am so excited to see; probably more excited than my daughter. I bet I did not give a shit about osmosis and diffusion when I was her age. I know my daughter was confused reading the material and I completely understand. I read the material to her and explain in common terms and give common examples to help her understand. I then ask her to come up with an example of her own.

In history we read about propaganda and I thought to myself how fitting considering the country was bombarded with propaganda commercials surrounding the elections. Thank God that shit is over! We started reading about the American Arts and I am fascinated by Transcendentalism. I myself try to rise above material things. I rely too heavily on my I Phone. I am addicted to the thing. It sucks to admit. One day I walked by the Apple Store in the mall and the store was packed with people like an overflowing sardine can. I could not help but be awed over how much materialism exists when there are starving homeless people all around. I have to say it makes me really sad. I try not to be a person who wants bigger and better. I do find the simple things find me joy; like taking a hot shower. What is better than being clean?

Anyway, back to the week. I wish my daughter would be more enthused about her learning, but she is not. She is doing well but she really does not give a damn about the material. I guess I may have had the same attitude back when I went to junior high. I usually did just try to skate by. I did not really get into excitement about my education until I went to college. In college I learned knowledge truly is power. My daughter does not realize this now but I am confident she will one day. As always, looking forward to next week.

Over and out 🙂