tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post5276752691130774557..comments2024-02-02T22:31:03.045-08:00Comments on Mt. Hope Chronicles: Skilled LaborHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-59512991730003600582011-05-27T19:55:32.902-07:002011-05-27T19:55:32.902-07:00Thank you! I couldn't agree more & never c...Thank you! I couldn't agree more & never could have put in to words as well as you did. This current attitude to education I feel is a big/huge part of the reason that soon there my not be a middle class in our society. Simply the have's & the have not's as they say.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640391296358205561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-32948348799647556552011-05-27T10:15:00.431-07:002011-05-27T10:15:00.431-07:00I'm glad you addressed this comment. I read i...I'm glad you addressed this comment. I read it and wondered if you would reply. We've watched Mike Rowe's Dirtiest Jobs when we've been home visiting my parents who have that channel and it's amazing to see what people do for work. <br />I'm here all the time, Heidi, looking for ideas and encouragement and I find it every time. :)<br />P.S. Doesn't Lola need another photo shoot soon? :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746411466999319743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-21831745126757276102011-05-26T20:10:03.428-07:002011-05-26T20:10:03.428-07:00Well said! Love these words. Thank you for shari...Well said! Love these words. Thank you for sharing.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303680733635723712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-15122370832406033672011-05-26T18:50:18.171-07:002011-05-26T18:50:18.171-07:00hi heidi.....perfectly said and i totally agree!!!...hi heidi.....perfectly said and i totally agree!!! <br />i love having the freedom to homeschool my boys. reading your insights and talking with other homeschool moms always makes me feel good about the journey we're taking. <br />thanks so much for sharing.<br />connieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-85754391778882279352011-05-26T16:03:43.654-07:002011-05-26T16:03:43.654-07:00I think this is SO important. My husband is one o...I think this is SO important. My husband is one of the smartest men I know, a carpenter and so tired of the stereotypes that come with a labor job. He did say that he believes that most people don't really choose labor but it becomes the fallback when they don't like school. I hope my children are mindful of any job they choose, and are willing to work hard physically, mentally, spiritually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-84036880076905026162011-05-26T13:01:23.900-07:002011-05-26T13:01:23.900-07:00Thank you for 'digging' into this topic. I...Thank you for 'digging' into this topic. I think it is one of the biggest challenges if not crisis' facing our society. We run a farm and it is absolutely disheartening to hire young adults (19-24)who have zero work ethic or skills. I've heard/read of other employers who talk about the young people and entitlement issues. I graduated from highschool 23 years ago and I didn't have a clue that trades were even an option. A university degree or destitution is all I knew. But I figured it out! We now farm and are dirty ALL the time. I am relieved my kids have "blue-collar" skills and a work ethic and a CM based education.Windhover Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729056557997290794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-15228171639826726352011-05-26T05:19:00.128-07:002011-05-26T05:19:00.128-07:00My husband listened to the book Shop Class as Soul...My husband listened to the book Shop Class as Soul Craft on CD. It was a real encouragement to him - an affirmation that what he loves to do (carpentry) is a complex, challenging, mind engaging career. I think you'd enjoy the book. <br /><br />Being married to someone whose profession is in the trades is eye opening. Our culture's belief that a desk job is "better" than working in the trades is truly a tragedy - for so many reasons!<br /><br />I think the benefit of an education that instills a love for learning is that it simultaneously teaches our children to be confident people. That confidence, and the sense that they can learn whatever they set their minds to, is what will serve them well in the future, no matter what profession they choose. <br /><br />:)carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460660865881905507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-53252923662782144252011-05-25T13:15:36.045-07:002011-05-25T13:15:36.045-07:00That was perfectly said in my mind. I am really en...That was perfectly said in my mind. I am really enjoying your posts. We have our girls in a classical christian school but i will be homeschooling one of them second grade with C/C next year. I really enjoy your routine and curriculum info. Thank you!Dawn Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719177365152831274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-59285832366087242422011-05-25T12:25:47.652-07:002011-05-25T12:25:47.652-07:00Well said!Well said!Precision Quality Laserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304034383943750446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-30737983052485230482011-05-25T11:28:35.321-07:002011-05-25T11:28:35.321-07:00I totally agree with the concept. Still haven'...I totally agree with the concept. Still haven't figured out what/how it will look for our family when we get to the age to decide what education route we are taking (although we are already talking about it, even though he's only two).Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739426687533738884noreply@blogger.com