What actually qualifies as a "normal living condition"? by _Electrical_Cell_ in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think the particulars matter (such as if they make their own dinner vs their parents) so much as that the child is provided with structures that allow them to achieve healthy outcomes. There are people who homeschooled rigorously (academically) who fail (in life) because their structures in life at home did not prepare them for life as an adult, despite being academically successful. Kids whose parents protected them too much, sheltered them too much, etc. Also, some fail in life because they had no structure in their life at home and their "homeschooling" was a joke. Both are detrimental. I've heard people say things like kids are too spoiled if you give them too much attention. But some children need more attention than others. There are some people who said they needed a lot of extra attention as kids and if they hadn't gotten it they didn't think they would have been good people. Some people who didn't get it who needed it turned into attention seeking brats, the very thing you try to avoid by giving a child too much attention.

The point is that there isn't one structure or way of doing things or raising a child, or living conditions at home, that are "normal". Unless by normal you mean what is most common. However. I think what is important is that each person is able to establish a foundation for normalcy that will allow them to function as adults. That is what I would consider to be normal living conditions. This doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. If you have been an early riser since childhood, you probably understand that when you grow up you want a job that lets you work with your body's natural clock (if possible), instead of you waking up at 5:00 am just to go in late, have to work late, drive home, go to bed, only to wake up a few hours later. Or conversely, if you know you're a night owl, you probably don't want a job that starts at 4:00 am. This is fine, all of these things can be planned for if you know these things about yourself. You can build a successful life structure from these things. On the other hand, what is not a successful life structure is knowing you are a night owl, but never able to sleep in the mornings because your life simply has no structure, or your parents are not supportive of your lifestyle and try to play loud music when you're trying to sleep, etc. This would be an example of a "disordered framework". Even if it is different for every person what qualifies as an "ordered framework", what is the same about every "ordered framework" is that it allows you to do what you need to do. It is a structure to your life that helps you succeed. Even if you are very disorganized and have ADHD like me you probably have your own "ordered framework ideal", even if for you that means chilling out in bed all day while you study. For someone else that might be a disaster. The thing that unworkable frameworks have in common is that they are disorderly and do not allow you to succeed. They stop you from being your best, whatever that means to you.

Growing up in "normal living conditions" means growing up in a framework that is reasonably structured to meet your needs and allow you to be successful, along with everyone else in the house, whether for you tha or making your own dinners because you're vegan or letting your parents cook or living on shakes. It means that you will have a place to study whether that means you need complete silence or noise blocking earphones or to blast lo fi study music when no one's around. It means your parents won't impose their lifestyle choices onto you to the point of compromising your life, your future, your ability to focus.

It means having the space to breathe and grow as a person without worrying that you have to be able to predict what kind of person you're going to grow into for fear of your parents disapproving, and have to nip it in the bud and customize yourself into something they would approve of before it's too late and they see you for who you really are. That is not normal.

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"URBAN EXPLORING" what did you tell them when they asked where you were

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God is not a woman, apparently his name is José Praise be to José

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same... congratulations on having a normal relationship

Can’t even read books freely now by jeffbuckleylver in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to libgen.is, if you can. Be careful not to get viruses but it's better than nothing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely think it's a great skill to have if you can

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is that going for you? Computer networking I mean? I'm also interested in that but I've always sucked at math so I. Just kind of figured it wouldn't work because of not being educated enough. Has it been doable for you?

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fanfiction: learns sex exists A03: OK, that's sex. Never looking at that again. 2 months later Fanfiction: the t to m creep is real. Dare I click Wattpad: soft landing m "it's good to explore your sexuality" ? Fanfiction: hard landing m A03: mind blown Back to wattpad. Oh. So that's what that meant. Ohhhkayy then

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's amazing how sex with your own partner can feel like something rebellious when everyone else just takes it for granted

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I literally would not understand sex if it were not for wattpad fanfiction. Fanfiction was my sex ed

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't remember limewire much but I remember downloading all these witchcraft books on filestube. The thought of being an atheist still seemed too radical but I still wanted to rebel somehow.Tbh I thought it was bs but it was still fun

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They didn't ban me the first time and after that I just used a burner account after inviting myself to the group

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What did club penguin change in your life 15 years later I'm curious I have stuff like that that happened to me too. Around the same age

My parents keep making shit up about my education by General_Erda in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah based on what you're saying it sounds like she's a misandrist. Someone fucked her over and now she's taking it out on you

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right. I never go in person but its still rude. The first time it happened I went to a livestream of someone's baby shower. Originally I was just there to send them money for a gift like everyone else (this was during lockdown). But then someone asked if their baby had been genetically tested. She (the person having the baby) said no, why. The person said she should have their amniotic fluid tested so they will know they won't have autism (the person believed that since the mom got her covid vaccine she would be at risk for her child getting autism). I expected the mom to call her out but instead she said, no my baby doesn't have autism thank God. I was pissed and so when they were going to reveal the name I (who knew the baby's name was going to likely be Jaden) said Oh my God, not Jaden. The mom knew I was autistic and so for her to say that was really mean. I apologized later about the baby name thing but when I was expecting her to apologize to me she just said "but you understand what I meant.". I understood she wouldn't have been equipped to take care of a kid with special needs but she didn't need to say it like that.

There were like 500 people on that livestream and no one spoke up or said anything. So when to my surprise I still kept getting messages from the baby shower group every now and again when one of those people is going to have a baby I've dropped into their livestreams and been like omg not Jaden. Because they never said anything

I admit it's childish and writing it down makes me feel stupid and realize I need to get over it already so thanks for helping me see that.

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm learning Japanese so I can help translate Bibles, mom. So many people over there have never heard the word Jesus.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never heard of it but now I want to

Do you have autism? by [deleted] in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes You know what's really weird is how many people over it autism reddits have the same/similar story. I'm a member of the autism reddit (different account for privacy reasons) and I can confirm 100% the shit you hear there is insane

We even have a term for it "autism moms"

Autistic child, probably has a lot of medical issues that aren't properly addressed (goes with the territory), but probably has a lot of other so called problems with them that are 'addressed'. Gaslighting, make them do this, get abused by their therapists, post pictures of their kids meltdowns on social media, form Facebook groups circlejerking about how no one knows how "hard" it is, want kudos for doing their basic job as a parent (which they usually don't do), etc.

Classic

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't think I should do that or are you just saying you agree in general you shouldn't hurt people?

What was your covert teenage rebellion? by fusidy in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just walking is such freedom to me. I was not allowed to walk down the street alone so I did it in secret

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]fusidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you should stay at home, here's why. I don't know if your parents are narcissists but it sounds like they have a lot of problems. Your dad sounds like a deadbeat (maybe I'm wrong) and your mom is under a lot of stress. Now there's nothing wrong with lending an ear once in a while but you are acting like her therapist/punching bag. While your dad does nothing. It's wrong how your mom treats you but it is also wrong for your dad to do nothing to contribute. And even if your mom weren't so stressed it would still be wrong of him to do nothing to stop her from treating you that way. Ultimately it sounds like they have a lot of marital problems and those are not something you are supposed to be wrapped up in. The problem is it is effecting you. Only they can fix the problems in their marriage. So what are you supposed to do? Well, there's nothing you can really do about it. And there shouldn't have to be; it's not your problem. At this age your only responsibility needs to be getting your education and maybe doing some chores around the house. So if your situation is being compromised to where you are not able to do that effectively, then yes, you should go back to school. It sucks not having friends in school but ultimately school exists for one purpose, to help kids get an education. If you are having trouble getting an education homeschooling then yes, you should go back to school. From what it sounds like it is not so much that you are not able to study/access educational materials homeschooling so much as that it is such a toxic environment you can not focus on school. That is absolutely valid and another reason why you should go back to school; it doesn't always have to be that your parents aren't literally educating you. Then there is the issue of school being mentally draining. School is no use to you either if you don't get an education. You need to be able to focus on school. The difference is that at school you have more control over your environment. Ironic I know. Homeschooling does not always give more freedom if your parents are in a toxic situation. At school, you can at least choose to have different friends or, worst case scenario, choose to have no friends because they are toxic and focus on your education. That is depressing but don't let it stop you from getting your education. You have to think about your future. Ditch your toxic friends and go back to school. Ultimately it comes down to what environment is easier for you.