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Okay, the truth is, I never expected that everyone would say, \u201cYES!\u201d when I asked if it was a \u201cbad idea\u201d<\/a> to avoid tests in homeschool. \u00a0What I meant by my question was, \u201cPlease write in and tell me that my kids are so lucky to have me as a mother.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next time I will try to be clearer.<\/p>\n

My last post was the most commented upon post thus far. \u00a0Only a few commented on line, but many others wrote me email. \u00a0And the verdict was unanimous: Not giving tests is a bad idea. \u00a0I should help the boys get ready for tests, give them an opportunity to show what they know, and teach them that tests are not all that scary.<\/p>\n

Before I respond, I want to do a bit of research (which, to be fair, will probably be a brief Google search). \u00a0I also want to give those of you who support me, I mean support the idea not testing, a chance to weigh in.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"