tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post7028324454245293464..comments2024-03-28T00:28:46.378-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: How to Make a Boy HATE Reading in 7 Easy StepsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-72483991141104190552016-11-22T07:13:17.273-08:002016-11-22T07:13:17.273-08:00I guess that's where I'll have to agree to...I guess that's where I'll have to agree to disagree with you, Heather. I've seen too often that your experience is the exception and not the rule. I think it's great that your son transitioned to more content-rich books, but that is not the norm. It just isn't. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-45433611399485984842016-11-22T07:06:27.828-08:002016-11-22T07:06:27.828-08:00Monica, your words have made my day! That's so...Monica, your words have made my day! That's so awesome that he's enjoying reading more. Don't regret the missteps. They're just part of the journey. It sounds like you are rockin' your homeschool! Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-70647706618903156752016-11-22T06:25:15.829-08:002016-11-22T06:25:15.829-08:00I know this is an older post but I'm just now ...I know this is an older post but I'm just now catching it. It's WONDERFUL! Though I do think you mentioned something along these lines on one of your YT videos, because I remember how I took your words to heart on not having homeschooled kiddos do book reports or written comprehension questions. That was such a novel idea to me! And it made perfect sense, after I thought about it. And, remearkably, my pre-teen boy (who is now a teen) enjoys reading much more than he did back when I was making him do all the "school stuff" in regards to reading. While he's still not a total lover of reading, it helps tremendously if I can pick the right books for him. (coincidentally, I also bought/rented trade show books for him when he was younger. ::sigh::) His favorite "real books", however, were the Indian in the Cupboard books and Where The Red Fern Grows. And although he complained multiple times through Huckleberry Finn, he just recently finished it and asked me if there is a Huckleberry Finn Part 2. hahaha Instead, I took him to the bookstore and told him that, as a reward for finishing Huck Finn and Animal Farm, he could pick ANY book in the store that he wanted to read for Lit class. And that sweet boy went off on his own, browsing aisle after aisle....and finally came back to me with a copy of Tom Sawyer! Hopefully, he'll come to love reading as much as I and his sister do! (and I will be sure to take your advice with my 2 younger boys that are just now in PreK/Kindergarten. Thank you for this wonderful article, Jamie!<br /><br />MonicaRosewood Cottage Magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401915759936578396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-62687288051125014832016-11-22T05:06:03.365-08:002016-11-22T05:06:03.365-08:00Mom of two boys here. Funny post. I would like to ...Mom of two boys here. Funny post. I would like to share my experience with the grossology books, though. My youngest son read a lot of the "grossology" books around the 7-10 year old range - almost all of the titles you listed and then some others. I didn't panic or make an issue of it or show any judgment about the books. In fact, I bought ALL of those books that he asked for. I knew it was a phase and he's eventually outgrow it. My goal was to support his interest in reading at every phase and growth stage. So yes, at that particular stage, it really was about just reading, meaning fostering the idea that reading is enjoyable. <br /><br />He's 14 now and is currently reading The Lord of the Rings, and he's reading it voluntarily, not because I assigned it. He's asking to read The Art of War next. Going to the library is a fun outing in his mind. I think if the adults in the home model & show an appreciation themselves for good literature and don't force an agenda on their boys, the gross book phase will pass as they mature and they too will seek out more quality literature. Heather Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-72599128896968516542016-08-08T17:44:33.094-07:002016-08-08T17:44:33.094-07:00Bahaha! I had one of those days today too!Bahaha! I had one of those days today too!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-74334536187077524632016-08-08T13:18:05.689-07:002016-08-08T13:18:05.689-07:00I'm so daft, I had to read to the comments to ...I'm so daft, I had to read to the comments to know you were being sarcastic--even after you said you were being sarcastic! I couldn't think as I panicked at the mental check list while going through your seven and thought oh no! I'm going to make them hate reading. I'm usually quick-witted...I think! (moves coffee cup away)<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374184852361182981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-30930661831030192912016-06-07T09:07:40.619-07:002016-06-07T09:07:40.619-07:00My younger brother and I loved to read growing up....My younger brother and I loved to read growing up. I did go through a stage though where I got bored with it and it was a struggle for my mom who homeschooled both of us from my third grade year until I graduated. I don't remember how old I was but there was a book I needed to read and I just wasn't interested and she tried everything to get me to want to read it. Finally she came in my room one day and sat on my bed and started reading it out loud. She must have read a few chapters because as soon as it got to a good part she closed the book and sat it on my bed and walked out. I finished the book that night and it was one of my favorite books growing up. I'll never forget that creative way that she went about it. I love how much my mom encouraged both of us to enjoy reading on our own!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-32096141613634444502016-05-11T12:00:28.961-07:002016-05-11T12:00:28.961-07:00I haven't taught my son to read yet, he's ...I haven't taught my son to read yet, he's 5, but I already have seen how problematic some of these are. I tried starting him on the same program I used with his sister and he was having none of it because she had read all of the stories to him already. He wasn't at all interested in reading something that he already knew. So, all new books and stories for him! Also, the books he usually chooses to look through the most are nonfiction about animals, so if I were to only do fiction with him it would definitely not go over well!Carina Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164167830176218851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-13704896106493003692016-05-11T11:06:11.616-07:002016-05-11T11:06:11.616-07:00Jamie, Thank you so much for this post. We've ...Jamie, Thank you so much for this post. We've been reading chapter books to our first born since he was 3 years old. At 6, he has just completed AAR level 1 and has made great progress with this program. However, I'm discovering that he doesn't always enjoy reading the decoding readers that came with it. His biggest complaint is that the stories are too long. The "trade-show-readers" tend to be lengthy as well AND incorporate words/rules that haven't been learned yet. While he can often correctly sound out unknown words, these books have created frustration when reading. I am going to look into your list of emergent readers and see if we can't get our train back on it's tracks. This is a child who ALWAYS enjoys being read to and he enjoys making his own books (complete with illustrations). With all of these elements moving in the right direction, I need to make sure we capture the enthusiasm to read! Thank you for your enlightening posts. I find them quite helpful as we are only beginning our homeschool journey. <br /><br />p.s. We were lead to The Green Ember through your site. My son absolutely LOVED this book. My husband also enjoyed it so much as we got down to the last four chapters and bedtime had passed, he (my husband) couldn't wait for another night to find out what happened at the end. Casner'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797118563071932809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-34808403984827899242016-05-10T14:12:02.186-07:002016-05-10T14:12:02.186-07:00What an insightful and entertaining post! I actual...What an insightful and entertaining post! I actually enjoy the sarcasm, very Esolen-esque! Then again, I always enjoy your posts! :)Sara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07776856963496608204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-34050324194677890372016-05-10T12:42:43.662-07:002016-05-10T12:42:43.662-07:00Great question! Yes, that can be a problem. We usu...Great question! Yes, that can be a problem. We usually let them listen for an hour past bedtime. By then, some have fallen asleep already. After that hour, we turn the audio book off and put on music. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-90059260085427424282016-05-10T12:41:33.938-07:002016-05-10T12:41:33.938-07:00Thanks for weighing in!
Thanks for weighing in!<br />Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-20790832738716478692016-05-10T12:41:14.068-07:002016-05-10T12:41:14.068-07:00Thanks for weighing in!
Thanks for weighing in!<br />Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-25433426788270700252016-05-10T12:22:57.848-07:002016-05-10T12:22:57.848-07:00Hello Ms. Jamie,
I agree with every point as well!...Hello Ms. Jamie,<br />I agree with every point as well! As a mom of 5 boys (and 3 girls), I find reading to my kids such a huge pleasure and want to instill good reading habits in each one. I have a couple questions- Do you ever find that audio-books at bedtime interfere with quality of sleep? Do you set bedtime listening "rules"? With two emergent readers sharing a bedroom, they love listening to audio-books. However, we started hearing comments like: "I stayed up listening to the whole story!", "I had a dream that I was such and such character." And then noticed attitudes slipping during the day. We have replaced audio-books with classical music or the Bible on audio (their choice) for bedtime. They can still enjoy audio-books during their awake hours! Anyway, was just curious how you handle this, if it's an issue. Thanks for all of your insight! We are huge fans!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696308014131287847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-83197477945096150222016-05-10T09:55:37.927-07:002016-05-10T09:55:37.927-07:00Let me just encourage you...your son's story i...Let me just encourage you...your son's story is not done. My husband did not become a reader until his mid 30s. Once he NEEDED to read to learn about a topic he was researching, he started reading. Now he reads nearly every evening before bed. Keep encouraging your son and don't give up!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-59804787755425783282016-05-10T08:21:43.139-07:002016-05-10T08:21:43.139-07:00True x 7. Every single one of these steps (or the ...True x 7. Every single one of these steps (or the opposite) has played out in reality at our house!<br />Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008475147342737046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-88634613453625924252016-05-10T07:17:14.132-07:002016-05-10T07:17:14.132-07:00If I had only known 10 years ago. I was such a nai...If I had only known 10 years ago. I was such a naive mother. My son truly HATES reading, and in high school, I'm not sure that will ever change.Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495579320817007915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-80566926443532351392016-05-10T06:11:57.485-07:002016-05-10T06:11:57.485-07:00Thanks for reading, Rebecca!Thanks for reading, Rebecca!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-60554342383830908532016-05-10T03:44:06.014-07:002016-05-10T03:44:06.014-07:00Amen to this!
(But who am I kidding? I am alwa...Amen to this! <br /><br />(But who am I kidding? I am always in adament agreement with all your posts.) ;-)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.com