Life After Waldorf ~ A Support Group - Page 55

[ihugtrees]

I am only a few pages in, but I just have to say I had no idea it was a common Waldorf philosophy to not teach reading until all of the baby teeth fell out. **My last baby tooth did not fall out until I was almost 16 years old, and this was after having several other baby teeth extracted to make room for permanent teeth coming in.** I was and still am a voracious reader. I learned at age 4, taught by my grandmother and mother, and can't imagine my childhood any other way. I mean, really?? Who could espouse keeping a child from reading until 10th grade?!

[asberck]

Are there still people here? 

[karne]

Originally Posted by asberck 

Are there still people here? 

Yes, but we're not here frequently.  We're fortunate that our families have been able to move on.  Do you need something?

[LeLeMom]

Hello, I'm new here.  I've spent some time on the other Waldorf blog though.  I am trying to learn everything I can about Waldorf and particularly the schools in Sacramento, California.  No one there has replied that they are from Sacramento or familiar with the schools there.  I thought I would post here to see if anyone might (though it seems there's not much activity at all lately.)  Thanks!

[lauren]

Are you looking to find a Waldorf school or are you looking for the 'con' side?

[karne]

Originally Posted by LeLeMom 

Hello, I'm new here.  I've spent some time on the other Waldorf blog though.  I am trying to learn everything I can about Waldorf and particularly the schools in Sacramento, California.  No one there has replied that they are from Sacramento or familiar with the schools there.  I thought I would post here to see if anyone might (though it seems there's not much activity at all lately.)  Thanks!

For specific schools you might try posting in your tribal area.  In the LAS forum most people seem not to be involved with actual schools or have grade school aged children.  Have you posted on any local message boards?  Might be worth a try.

[LeLeMom]

Thanks to you both for your response.  I'm looking for anything at all that I can find about the schools in the Sacramento area (there are two private Waldorf schools here).  I'm looking for pros, I'm looking for cons.  I'm looking for the unvarnished truth, whatever it may be. 

Karne, I'll take your advice and post on the local board as well.

[lisasign2me]

This really gets me thinking . . . My son was previously in public school and we thought we would fit in better with Waldorf, but now wondering if we fit in anywhere! LOL We have been at a Waldorf school in Oregon this school year. I like the types of classes at Waldorf and the general philosophy of childrearing, but can't relate to many of the parents there. The children seem spoiled and have innacurate perceptions of the outside world. The parents seem too busy to form any relationships with other parents. The few playdates we have been invited on revealed huge differences in income and I feel uncomfortable having these children over at my humble apartment.

[raksmama]

Originally Posted by lisasign2me 

This really gets me thinking . . . My son was previously in public school and we thought we would fit in better with Waldorf, but now wondering if we fit in anywhere! LOL We have been at a Waldorf school in Oregon this school year. I like the types of classes at Waldorf and the general philosophy of childrearing, but can't relate to many of the parents there. The children seem spoiled and have innacurate perceptions of the outside world. The parents seem too busy to form any relationships with other parents. The few playdates we have been invited on revealed huge differences in income and I feel uncomfortable having these children over at my humble apartment.

I know what you mean. When we were at Waldorf we always felt like we were not " waldorfy" enough but at our public catholic school we did not fit in either. Most of the parents are so mainstream. Finally my child's happiness as well as his education is the most important so we stayed at the public catholic school