Yep, that's right. GK starts back to school tomorrow. For those who've just stumbled on my website or blog, I homeschool.
Not because I'm some religious freak, but for two reasons:
1) My kid is literally a genius.
2) The Texas public school system sucks.
Honestly, I wish I was one of those parents who thinks her kid is a 'speshul snoflake.'
Really. I do.
But DH and I had GK tested and everything. (After people who "specialize in early childhood development" told us there was something wrong with him--everything from ADD to sociopathy.) GK's IQ officially tested at 136, but the child psychologist is certain he fucked up a couple of the tests on purpose and is closer to 150-160. Yep, that's right. I've got my own little Sheldon Cooper.
(The only reason GK hasn't tried to buy yellow cake uranium online is because we threatened him that if he ever used any of our credit or debit cards without permission, he would NEVER touch the Corvette. Never underestimate the power of a sports car.)
Now, put a kid like that in a school system that is totally irrational, illogical, and its only purpose is to teach children how to take standardized multi-choice exam. (Before anyone jumps on my case, I blame the politicians and school boards, not the teachers whose hands are tied by a lot of stupid-ass rules.)
Calling the situation 'recipe for disaster' is like saying the Apollo 13 rescue was nothing more than a spring break vacation.
So, yes, I homeschool.
Please, excuse me while I go brush up on my calculus and quantum mechanics.
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