I almost never respond to reader comments. Indeed, I very rarely read them.
Why don’t I respond? Because the opportunity cost is so high.
Why don’t I read them? Because my personality is too obsessive. If I read, I’ll be distracted until I respond.
Still, I totally empathize with readers who wish I would change.
So I’m creating the experimental post now before you.
This special post is readable by all subscribers, but with comments only writable by premium subscribers. This keeps the volume manageable, and gives readers a way to credibly signal the intensity of their curiosity.
The heart of the experiment is that I promise to:
Read these comments.
Respond to many of them.
Turn exceptionally thoughtful comments into full-fledged posts.
What should you write in the comments? Any of the following:
Repost your comments on recent posts.
Write new comments on recent posts.
Ask lingering questions about less-recent posts.
Ask Me Anything.
If the experiment goes well, I’ll make it a regular Bet On It feature. Hope you like it!
To repeat, you must go premium to comment (for this post - and possibly future posts in this series - only).
How much of your homeschool success with your twins do you attribute to their personality and bookish nature?
Would you blanket recommend homeschooling? Or are there circumstances where you would not? How much credence do you give to the child's preference? And did you continue CFS with your other 2 kids?
For context, We have a 2 year old and another on the way, but are unsure of long term schooling. Also, count me as another person that went from "maybe one" to "definitely multiple" children thanks to your writing on the topic.
Reading the comments was good fun Bryan! I like your views on the problems of private roads. This is a great idea replying to premium comments.