I dont have kids but i''ve thought about this alot and i'd like to ask it.
If i have to travel extensively around the world due to work and i have an excellent grounding in the education system up to pre-college level (and beyond in some) then would you advice Home Schooling?
2006-07-24 07:55:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I'd give it a try, if you have the time and determination. Homeschooling takes about 15 hours a week, though your own planning and prep time will take much longer, and of course younger kids take far more supervision. It can be done anywhere in the world. It means your kids can go with you no matter where you end up moving. It means there are no "gaps" in their education due to moving mid-year, or moving to a place where they don't know the language. It means they'll generally have a better education than most American public school students get, for about 10% of what most schools spend per student.
If you have a good curriculum, you can do it anywhere, in any setting. I homeschooled a relative for grades 10-12, when the relative lived 2200 miles away from me, no problem.
And remember, if you're all that worried, start with preschool or kindergarten. Both are optional, not required. Give yourself a full school year to try it out. If it really doesn't work out, you can get the kid caught up during summer (use professional tutoring if needed) and into first grade without having to make him a year behind where he would have been.
2006-07-24 19:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by Gen 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many satates are now requiring lesson plans by homeschoolers to be submitted to them. Also, some states are also requiring that the "teacher" of a home schooler have no less than a college degree.
As for traveling, a home schooled child must take all standardized tests that public school children take for the same grade/age level at the same time as those public students. If you are out of town and a suitable proctor is not available....? Just things to contemplate.
2006-07-25 10:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by GoElvis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home schooled all four of my own children, plus have taken in five other teenage boys who were having trouble in school.
One of the issues we hit with travel is that not all states, or countries, allow home schooling. For instance, we had to fight with the authorites when we were in Luxemberg for a year. The younger kids were OK, but my one daughter, who was a senior, was not permitted to be home schooled. She had to leave the country for three months (stayed with her grandmother) until she turned 18 and then could return to Europe and complete her schooling. Once she was over 18, the law did not apply.
2006-07-24 15:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if you take the kids with you. Life Experience is the best education. What an opportunity you would provide your children---seeing the world. Go for it!
2006-07-24 16:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by pamspraises 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home schooling is good, but not if there aren't any adults there to teach them. It kind of defeats the purpose of home schooling.
2006-07-24 15:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Andi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home schooling implies that you are at home to teach.. If you're off traveling, you can't be teaching. (Unless you bring the kids with you.)
2006-07-24 14:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't advise anyone to home school who doesn't know the difference between advise and advice. or accept and except.
2006-07-24 19:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boardin school maybe , as humans we need others 2 inter act !
2006-07-24 14:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel you would have adequate time to school your child. Would the child be able to travel with you?
2006-07-24 23:44:19 · answer #9 · answered by sweetie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i never encourage that.schooling is best
2006-07-25 04:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋