Originally Posted by
canadianhippie
it is all or nothing, if they attend for a few years and then go to public school, theyre not to curriculum standards because of the different curriculum in waldorf, when asking other moms at a baby group about the school, they couldnt tell me much good, they told me how behind the children they knew were, but i do know why now
I've done some reading on this. It seems that in the very early years (grade 1 or 2) the kids are "behind" as they do reading, etc. a bit later. However, the articles that I've read suggest that by later elementry (grade 5 or 6) the Waldorf kids are actually ahead if they transfer to public school. I think that something to keep in mind wrt Waldorf is that it isn't just about content. It is about teaching a love for learning. That lasts a lifetime.
i dont agree with media for children, but i do, he watches wheel of fortune, jeopardy, the golden girls and the price is right with the family lol (he adores his papa, and thats what he likes) and i pick up the $1 VHS's of little bear, franklin, arthur, bearenstein bears, things like that....would i consider giving it up for waldorf, possibly, how likely would it work.....?? How likely would giving up media work? You are the mamma, and your DS is young enough that he won't miss it. DH and I are currently on a TV free one month trial, and if
he can do it (he essentially spent every evening in front of the TV or on Play Station), you can for sure! That being said, I don't think Waldorf is anti-TV at all ages, just for the very young ones and then, if that doesn't work for you and your family, I don't think it's all or nothing.
you should unschool! theres your waldorf without anthroposophy lol
but thanks so much for the responses, Im happy to hear everyone's thoughts on it!