Home Schooling

I'm to a breaking point. I love the idea of public schools, socially but the quality of education has me between a rock and a hard place. While I want my children to be able to do "normal" things I prioritize education BEFORE riding a yellow school bus, recess, and cafeteria food.

What made you choose to home school your children?

Are you a part of a home schooling group in your community?

What is a typical day like for you?

How do you get through the scrutiny of criticism for your choice?

I am a dedicated person. I’m an organizer and planner by nature. I love doing all those “teacher” things but at the same time I worry if I would be doing a disservice to my children by taking the less popular route.

Please, if you have any great home schooling sites with statistics or relevant information it’d be greatly appreciated! My children have yet to go to kindergarten so that would be where I’d be starting at.

Thank you all for your thoughts and information!

2006-12-07 11:58:57 · 12 answers · asked by .vato. 6

2006-12-07 11:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by mina m 1

I'm going to tutor a kid for high school algebra and I have no idea what would be fair compensation for my time. I am an junior physics major. It would only be a few hours a week, if that.

2006-12-07 10:38:27 · 7 answers · asked by danthemanbrunner 2

I have always wondered this.

2006-12-07 10:19:19 · 5 answers · asked by csmith1334 1

My DD is bright. She already knows ABC's and letter sounds, can count to 40, shapes, colors, patterns, grouping etc. I didn't think we would have to advance into learning so quickly but we do. We are at a point where I want to work on her fine motor skills. We are working with scissors and crayons but not effectively. She needs work on drawing a straight line and cirlcles. Is there a ciurriculm out there that will assist her in developing physically and not academically. Something that can give me ideas to help her. She really likes having a book to work in though.

2006-12-07 07:03:52 · 4 answers · asked by Question Addict 5

I am doing a report and i can't seem to find what year it actually started all the sites say different years so I would like to know what year you think it did. Thank-you!

2006-12-07 06:14:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are considering homeschooling our son who will start kindergarten next year and I was wondering what curriculum anyone has used and would recommend. Also any ideas on how to get him interested in sitting down and learning?

2006-12-07 05:36:44 · 12 answers · asked by SHOP GIRL 3

i'm homeschooled my parents won't let me go to public school and we can't afford privat school i wan't to get an accredited highschool diploma but i'm not sure how to go about it any advice?

2006-12-06 18:08:30 · 10 answers · asked by uknowhoo90 1

My son will be almost 6 by the time he enters kindergarten. He will more than likely be reading, writing and doing math at a 2nd grade level. (He's well into 1st grade now.) I am a school teacher by trade (before I was a mom), and I am open to the idea of homeschooling.

The trouble is that my son is very shy and takes a long time to transition to new situations. He's never been to preschool and already hates the idea of going to school. He even cries at the idea. (I'm a teacher, so obviously I've talked plenty about school and how fun it is. We've even visited several!) I want to do the right thing for him. Would it be better to keep him home a few more years and let him become more social at his own pace? Or would I be making things worse by keeping him out of the "system" and making him transition at a time when all the other kids are used to it? (We've decided we don't want to homeschool past 8th grade if we did it.)

2006-12-06 17:13:47 · 23 answers · asked by MountainChick 3

2006-12-06 14:13:22 · 10 answers · asked by jake p 1

What are your veiws on people home schooling their children? Good idea? Bad idea? And why?

2006-12-06 13:30:36 · 18 answers · asked by Whit 1

Can someone explain exectly what is it and how to do it?
We are looking into online courses for an 8th grader. Is there even a such thing?

2006-12-06 10:42:24 · 9 answers · asked by froggygrl2004 2

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2006-12-06 09:26:41 · 2 answers · asked by Haadeeyah 2

554896 - 986457 = ????

2006-12-06 08:13:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to start my preschooler in a homeschooling program, but I was wondering about the cost...

2006-12-06 05:14:34 · 10 answers · asked by Foxtrot 2

I need sites with computer school information and statistics, please. I've been looking for a half an hour now and can't find a good one. I keep getting Tri-C and stuff, but I need actualy computer schooling sites, as in like doing schoolwork at home, on the computer. Does anyone know a good site to find facts about computer schooling? Please help!

2006-12-06 02:59:49 · 6 answers · asked by littlemoochild 3

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2006-12-05 18:55:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am considering letting my children homeschool. My son is 5 and daughter 9. My daughter is struggling with studies because of her friends. She is wanting to study what people are wearing versus her work. She has failed 5 subjects. I am afraid she will fail but I know she is very intelligent. I want her to succeed but with public school being the way it is here I dont think she will stand a chance no matter how much behind her I am. My son is opposite. he has caught on to things that took her over a year to even figure out. I want to make the best decision for my children. Can any parents tell me if my children are too young for this and how does homeschooling work?? Is it worth it in the longrun?? Please help.

2006-12-05 14:44:40 · 10 answers · asked by texaslady78 2

Help...I have been developing a homeschool library/resource center for the past 10 years...My last child is in college, but am developing for our and surrounding community\ies. I am still at the collecting materials stage...Was wondering if anyone might now how I could acquire more books for no charge...Would be willing to pay for shipping.

2006-12-05 14:27:53 · 8 answers · asked by ticklemeblue 5

2006-12-05 13:30:29 · 2 answers · asked by hockey fan 3

I have gone to a public school and I am in the 10th grade. I don't really like school because people are so into drugs etc. I want to be focused on school. And no this will not affect my social life because I have been student government president for 4 years straight and I have a ton of friends I can hang out with. Will I be "deprived of learning"? Will I receive the education I need? Will I still be able to enroll into a good college?

2006-12-05 10:15:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is a 9th grader in highschool and very bright. She wants to learn more independenly but I am not sure that we can give her the education that the trained teachers can. Furthur more she has epilepsy and with school asking more of her this year (staying up late studying) her seizures have gotten worse. One of the side affects of her medication is weariness and exhaustion. She definetely is experiencing those and I believe they are effecting her ability to do well in school. Would it be a mistake to take my daughter out of school for 10th grade when she does have a strong social network in school but she is so exhausted and having a difficult time. We mainly are open to homeschooling because it will allow her to learn at the pace that she can while still keeping a relaxed life and living outside of the school environment.

2006-12-05 06:36:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 06:29:24 · 9 answers · asked by AmandaA 1

im homeschooled but want to go to a private school for high school this coming up year. is it stupid to give up what i have now or should i do it? thank you for your help

2006-12-05 05:58:54 · 5 answers · asked by Miss Understood 2

Think because kis are homeschooled they don't know how to do things like other kids? I am homeschooled I went to public school until like 7th grade then went to Christain School for 8th and now this is my 2nd year I think of homeschooling.I know how to ineract I'm just shy.So why do people think we can't do stuff like others?

2006-12-05 04:53:08 · 11 answers · asked by Elizabeth H 1

my friends mom just maid her leave all her friends and go to home schooling just because she was failing gym. how do i help convince her that her mom maid the wrong choice and that eventualluy her parents will let her come back to school with me. ( her parents already told me she was comeing back next semester) I just want her to enjoy her freedom with out worrying about us and pass her classes so she can come back. HELP ME PLEASE!

2006-12-05 04:04:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-12-05 02:58:46 · 3 answers · asked by jojo 1

what is the mistake in this sentence?

2006-12-05 02:44:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 9 year old son has autism and is currently in mainstream public school. He is not doing very well and just does not have the comprehension.
If I decide to home school him, so that he can get the one on one and most of all so that he can learn at his own speed as oppose to class room, where do I get the lessons and what kind of support do I expect from the school, if any?
Also, if you have experience or know of any other alternative schooling or practice for autistic child, please let me know. Thanks

2006-12-04 23:48:55 · 12 answers · asked by timer 3

Most jobs nowadays require at least a high school diploma or GED in order to obtain employment. Since not every student is college material or will necessarily complete college, how will you ensure that your children are able to compete for jobs which require a high school diploma, especially if they will not complete college?

2006-12-04 17:53:08 · 6 answers · asked by Searcher 7