tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post5440040991162041895..comments2023-11-04T04:33:57.061-07:00Comments on Family world travel and volunteering: Travel And Kids: No School For A YearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-90500656753045321452011-05-23T16:43:57.787-07:002011-05-23T16:43:57.787-07:00My parents took my sister and I on sabbatical with...My parents took my sister and I on sabbatical with them for a year when we were in elementary school. My mother was tasked with keeping us up with the curriculum from the US while we attended a Danish school (not an international school). The education I received from living in another culture and traveling all throughout Europe is priceless. I did, however, have an incredibly difficult time keeping up with math when we returned to the US - nothing that could not be fixed with a little extra tutoring, though :)Erin in Costa Ricahttp://www.delapuravida.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-59499060069854785662011-05-16T01:24:28.555-07:002011-05-16T01:24:28.555-07:00Like everyone, I think what you're doing for y...Like everyone, I think what you're doing for your children is absolutely wonderful, Jason. Do you only home school them or do they go to a local school in Peru as well?Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-42767678594206217032011-05-14T18:35:24.239-07:002011-05-14T18:35:24.239-07:00@Andrea @ Abby @Nicole: Thanks for your comments. ...@Andrea @ Abby @Nicole: Thanks for your comments. The parents certainly agree with you...let's hope the kids do also.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-34471016195472172522011-05-14T18:33:15.598-07:002011-05-14T18:33:15.598-07:00Marly,
Thanks for you comment. Now if they'll...Marly,<br />Thanks for you comment. Now if they'll only learn to make a good vegan buger, we'll be all set.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-12610856634918875352011-05-14T18:32:08.378-07:002011-05-14T18:32:08.378-07:00Thanks Barbara,
Hopefully they'll grow up to b...Thanks Barbara,<br />Hopefully they'll grow up to be global citizens like yourself.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-53008359426861763372011-05-14T18:31:03.354-07:002011-05-14T18:31:03.354-07:00Natalie,
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for co...Natalie,<br />I couldn't agree more. Thanks for commenting.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-74398573824484531482011-05-14T18:30:17.467-07:002011-05-14T18:30:17.467-07:00David,
As always, your comments are thoughtful and...David,<br />As always, your comments are thoughtful and appreciated. I showed my daughter your comment about her "ruined chances" and she started laughing.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-80564745473872367102011-05-14T07:34:30.219-07:002011-05-14T07:34:30.219-07:00I think you are doing a terrific thing by exposing...I think you are doing a terrific thing by exposing your children to new worlds. And not just 'dropping them into it' but also being responsible parents and guiding them.<br /><br />In one sense you have probably ruined their chances of growing up as self-satisfied, narrow-minded, provincial adults.David Bennetthttp://quillcards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-5236168375302481132011-05-13T14:36:13.617-07:002011-05-13T14:36:13.617-07:00And how much of Latin American history is taught i...And how much of Latin American history is taught in schools while your kids become well versed in both history and politics of the region. What an awesome family experience! :)Nicolehttp://immersedintheworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-23062931094834333322011-05-11T17:20:07.357-07:002011-05-11T17:20:07.357-07:00"Will they let you?" Huh? How can they s..."Will they let you?" Huh? How can they stop you. I know the states have standards and requirements but if you pick up your kids and leave the country, I can't see why anyone can actually stop you from doing it?<br />That question has always mystified me whenever I thought of taking my daughter out for a month here or there for travel. It seems to come from a standpoint that the state knows what's better for your child than you do and it bugs me.<br /><br />I doubt any kid, with parents who are involved in their lives and really care about them, would come back from a year of travel dumber than when they left. <br /><br />"My trip was great. I learned how to convert currencies while bartering for trinkets and food. I learned how to make family sized dishes with only 3 ingredients and a rickety old propane stove. I learned how to navigate a new city and find my way back to my hotel, as well as the local museums, bazaars and teahouses. I learned to make friends with kids who don't speak my language. I learned how to be patient while traveling because nothing ever goes as is planned. What about you?"<br /><br />"I learned who fired the first shot at the Battle of Lexington but I can't remember why."<br /><br />Sorry, that soapbox just slid right under my feet there.Peter West Careyhttp://thecareyadventures.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-55778165678345994442011-05-10T18:23:34.496-07:002011-05-10T18:23:34.496-07:00Amazing, honest and brave. I loved all of my years...Amazing, honest and brave. I loved all of my years of schooling, but the trips I took at a very young age are what really defined me... and my future. Your kids are very, very lucky to have you!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380390407418752469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-89120803949828651812011-05-10T16:58:47.341-07:002011-05-10T16:58:47.341-07:00I think it's excellent that you've given y...I think it's excellent that you've given your children this opportunity. They are certainly learning more outside the formal school environment.Andreahttp://inspiringtravellers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-66324349490827210782011-05-10T11:12:01.426-07:002011-05-10T11:12:01.426-07:00I think the experiences you're providing them ...I think the experiences you're providing them will have a much greater impact than the classroom. I do think school is important, but overall, having supportive families who provide such amazing life learning opportunities is important too!Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786708999592989786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-52787083240552160112011-05-10T07:03:20.824-07:002011-05-10T07:03:20.824-07:00I am thoroughly convinced that travel is a more ed...I am thoroughly convinced that travel is a more educational and valuable activity than school. Kudos to you for doing what you thought was right.Barbara Weibelhttp://holeinthedonut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-59800114659917872302011-05-09T22:29:49.032-07:002011-05-09T22:29:49.032-07:00I really can not say that anything I learned in sc...I really can not say that anything I learned in school helped me out there in the real life. It was not until I started traveling and exploring different cultures that I felt myself being shaped as a person. This in turn gave me confidence to go after the things I want.Nataliehttp://turkishtravelblog.comnoreply@blogger.com