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When One Sows Homeschooling, What is One Reaping?

The Torments of a Modest Secluded Farm Life is a book that has been put into screenplay format, that provides much insight for parents considering homeschooling. It is very important to consider the life long effects such a decision will have on the children, especially negatively. As a child who grew up in a similar situation, this is the true story of what will happen to such children if the proper precautions are not taken.

I was very much a child of the 50's. I attended a religious private school and was constantly under pressure from my strict parents that believed being " sheltered" from the world was the only way to live a pure and healthy life. I was repressed in everything that I did as I grew up in this environment. I was never exposed to any of the harsh realities that most modern children can see by just turning on a television set.

The day finally came, that I had to leave my hometown. I had to leave this blanket of comfort that, unbeknownst to me, was smothering all of my social development. I was married very young, still a child in mind and body, and I was thrown into the city and the hard tough world that I could not understand, nor could I cope with alone. I mentally became very tormented within myself as to what was right in the world–that caused me great fear of everyone around me. People were not as trusting as I was raised to believe and I found them to be of such cruelness; imagining that people were as they were left me feeling sick inside. I wanted to hide within my own shell away from everyone. How could I overcome the fears and learn to live in such a cruel world when I was raised so sheltered? Were my parents were setting me up for a life of mental therapy? Take a good hard look at the long-term affects and consider the ramifications. Will such children be able to handle conflicts in an adult relationship if they never handled them in child play when they leave their sheltered environment?

If you are considering such schooling or are just interested, please, read it and consider the consequences. I am genuinely interested in making a difference and protecting others from my experiences; I feel that through this book and screenplay I am provided with a great opportunity to do so.

Best regards;

Doris Anne Beaulieu

In the year 2000 I was honored for my unselfish attitude as a self appointed community advocate. For my dedication and inspirational work, Adelphia Communications and Romance classics, a network from the American Movie Channel, had selected me to receive the "Cool Women of America Award" Only two were choosen from Maine, and I was one.

I have volunteered in three different school doing craft projects with the students on all holidays. Done special projects, along with sewing customs for plays. Volunteered in the head start program. Been a member of the parent-teacher group, doing many fund raisers for classroom needs , and school playground equipment.

I have also served as vice president of both the People's Action Committee and the Maine Association of Independent Neighborhoods, which deals with low income issues. Held office as Treasurer for Task force on Human needs, as well as second vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary. I was certified by Pine Tree Legal as a community advocate. Volunteered helping the elderly, and handicapped along with anyone in need of help that has crossed my path as I go through life. Started a group for young children in the community called "Tiny Tots" doing fund raisers for t-shirts, parties and a float for the parade to enrich the lives of young children. I also hold many certificates in different fields.

I went on to publish books:

NATIVE OF MAINE WRITES OF OLD-TIME FARM LIFE

SMITHFIELD, MAINE-MAINE author Doris Anne Beaulieu says her book, titled " The Torment's of the Modest, Secluded Farm Life " ISBN: 1-58721-806-2 will bring you heartwarming laughter and tears to your eyes. Hopefully, you will gain a better and closer understanding of old country folks." It is "filled with down-home stories and humor for a true picture of how life in the country with only your eight siblings for playmates."

She describes the work as " an old time book from a girl in the back woods of Maine, who had a Guardian Angel to protect her and teach her about the REAL WORLD."

She explains, "The book is the true story of a young girl living a very modest, secluded country life in the 1950's, in the state of Maine. She starts by explaining how country folks live life year after year...Then she takes you though the hard young working years. And then how she was tormented mentally in all directions as she enters the real world. She just couldn't believe or understand the world and its language being raised as she was in the county going to a Catholic school."

She notes, "As more parents are choosing to home tutor their children for good reasons, I found myself compelled to write my true story to help parents understand the long lasting effects of a modest, sheltered upbringing before making the final decision...I only wish for parents to see how a child may be affected and how these issues also need to be addressed."

The book has also been put into screenplay format for producers.
Thank you,
Doris