live in a rural area where schools are lacking any challenge for my intelligent son. I had him in private school last year, and wanted my 4 year old daughter to start this fall. Due to a new sibling coming in late September, we are experiencing a financial crunch that makes the 30-mile-away private school financially prohibitive. I will be employed until the baby arrives, and after that, I will stay home with #3 for an undetermined amount of time. My only option besides lack-luster local schools or too-expensive private schools is to purchase the advanced curriculum, and homeschool for a year. I would have to start this August, while working, and I'll have a baby sometime late in September, so I just need to work and homeschool simultaneously for about 6-8 weeks. After that, we will do just one. Please, I need some valuable sources and input to help me with this problem.
2006-08-07 16:19:25 · 9 answers · asked by sexymommyof3 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
First off, you sound as if you are a very well rounded and concerned parent. I am also going to assume by your wording, that the father of the children is still in the picture, and further assume that he already works a full time job. However, now that both of you will be working full time jobs, his role is going to be even more important. Home schooling is an excellent option to further a childs intellectual development, especially in a lackluster school system, however, it can be very demanding if only one parent is doing the brunt of the work. Its time for hubby to kick it up a notch. It will be VITAL for both parties to contribute equally during this stretch, but I believe that with the determination that you seem to have, you will pull it off. When times get tough, remember that you are doing it for the good of the children.
2006-08-08 10:11:31 · answer #1 · answered by B-Loco 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, why do you need to start in August? Homeschoolers get to choose their own school calendar.
Second, homeschooling with a new addition to the family is a challenge. If you plan to do "school at home", you may have a hard time both structuring your day and caring for your new little one.
Third, you have other curriculum options besides that of the school your child would attend. You don't say how old your son is, but you might find a great fit for both him and your 4yo if you look around.
2006-08-08 00:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Homeschool mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold off on starting the homeschooling or make it very loosely done while your son is in someone's care. For example, assign him a chapter to read from a book or a math page from a workbook and maybe keep a daily journal.
Purchasing 'the advanced curriculum', not sure what that means, is not the only option. You don't have to purchase a curriculum at all. You can purchase individual things here and there if you want to.
2006-08-08 08:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by glurpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All colleges like homeschoolers.They tend to have great study skills and work ethic, are self driven and over and over again have prooven to have better test scores head and shoulders above the rest of the country. That bit about colleges frown on homeschoolers is just not true. Teachers dont like homeschoolers because the schools dont get the per student ratio money if your kid doesnt attend. they also dont want the competition. Then they have to work harder. Dont get me wrong teachers have a hard job. but it is your right and privelege to homeschool and dont let any one scare you into backing down. just research and look on the net for sites youll be up to your arm pits in ideas b4 you know it.
2006-08-08 01:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by thefamilyroom32169 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally home schools can teach the child in 4 hours a day what public schools take all day to do.
next you don't have to do school monday though friday but can teach any day you want. And alot of field trips, are also part of your homeschool, classes can include for smaller children going shopping, learning to figure prices, best buys, and so many other factors.
2006-08-08 22:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending where you live there may be the cyber charter school option. The curriculum is usually accelerated compared to public school. The cyber schools generally supply the PC, books and even the option of virtual classroom. The charter school should be paid by the local school district funds that we all pay for through our property taxes. K-12 is just one curriculum that is available to some cyber charter schools. Good luck!
www.K12.com
2006-08-08 07:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think that you can homeschool your child yourself, however, do you know anyone who homeschools their children? I have a cousin who was homeschooled by one of our aunts who also had other children. She got to see her cousin everyday and it was a good experience for her. Maybe you know someone who can help you.
2006-08-09 00:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by sparklie_angel7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it will "work", just don't expect your kids to learn anything.
2006-08-07 23:34:42 · answer #8 · answered by Momma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PUBLIC SCHOOL sucks but you gota do what you gota do, and i think you know what you gota do!
2006-08-07 23:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋