Earlier this month, I was privileged to rebut some of the negative spin about homeschoolers in a radio interview with WIBC 93.1 FM. Originally intended as a pitch for our NCFCA Indy Qualifying Speech and Debate Tournament, the interview took a twist as host Greg Garrison had a broader interest in homeschooling stereotypes and curricular strategies. Although he put his kids through public school, Garrison appreciates homeschoolers and even gave the keynote address at a recent statewide graduation. You can hear my responses to his questions about right-wing “kooks” and homeschool “science labs” at WIBC Garrison. Look for the gray sidebar on the right called ‘GARRISON AUDIO,’ then scroll down to ’2010 Interviews - MARCH 4 – Diane Lockman‘ to listen to this 7 minute interview.
Click here to listenWhat stereotypes about homeschooling have you encountered, and how do you respond? Leave a comment below, and share your story.
Proud of you, Mum.
Thanks for going where He leads you.
There’s no better place to go!
Friend!!
You did a great job in having grace and patience in answering Greg Harrison’s questions/myths comments. What a great example of patience!! Joe and I listened to the broadcast tonight. Both of us loved what you said!!
Holly
I was on the phone with a lady for a summer camp my daughter was attending. She was so pleasant until I said I was a homeschooler. There was a bit of a pause on her part, and then she asked me, “So do you like have ten kids and wear skirts all the time?”. I laughed and said, ” No, I don’t have 10 kids (we have 3), and we don’t wear skirts all the time, but as a southerner I can t complain about the practice.”
I was on the phone with a lady for a summer camp my daughter was attending. She was so pleasant until I said I was a homeschooler. There was a bit of a pause on her part, and then she asked me, “So do you like have ten kids and wear skirts all the time?”. I laughed and said, ” No, I don’t have 10 kids (we have 3), and we don’t wear skirts all the time, but as a southerner I can t complain about the practice.”