I enrolled my daughter in a home school program, i like it but she's not too excited, i realize its not the same as school, she misses out on the interaction w/ other kids, but the educational material is very impressive for second grade. She takes to the assignments w/ no prob. She can still write to the other kids in her area and call them and go on trips and stuff but im wondering did i make the right call??
2006-09-04 13:03:24 · 15 answers · asked by Xanthe 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
It depends on your reasons for keeping your child in home schooling. We home schooled our son from the end of the second grade. He went to college at fifteen, had a 3.8 GPA, graduated with honors and was in Who's Who in Community Colleges. Every step of the way, we were told we were short changing our son. So far we haven't seen any evidence of that. Our goal was to give him a superior education, to teach him to think, and to separate him from all of the negative aspects of the public system. It appears we succeeded in every aspect.
2006-09-04 13:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When done properly I do fully think home schooling can be a valuable experience, especially if you have a child that doesn't fit well with standard curriculum, such as being a fast or slow learner. That said, children really need social interaction. It sounds like your daughter is missing this. Each child is different and some children really need that interaction, my daughter does. Several people have given you great ideas. Some additional ideas would be to enroll her in after school activities such as dance, soccer or karate. This will allow her to spend time with children her own age and you can still keep her at home for schooling.
2006-09-05 03:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the parent. You get to search your heart to figure out what is best for your daughter.
Since your daughter was in school before, you need to give her time to adjust. A lot of kids don't initially like the whole homeschooling thing after being pulled. If you can make it a great experience, she will come around and will be glad she doesn't need to be in a school for 7 hours a day.
Also, try to see if there are other homeschoolers around. I know many who set up weekly play dates plus go to park days and other homeschooling activities. Take time in the afternoon to go out and do things together. Or to stay in and bake or do crafts. Basically, make sure that you are providing something enjoyable.
ADDED: Ignore the people putting you down for asking. Most homeschooling parents go through an "OMG, am I doing the right thing?" phase either right before they start homeschooling or during the first year. Stick it out. You won't regret it.
2006-09-04 13:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by glurpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think that it is best then go ahead. You might want to ask her why she doesn't seem to like the program. I know there are several different groups that allowed home schooled children to interact with each other. You can enroll her in one of those, or you can just let her visit her friends' houses once in awhile. If she is doing well with the work then I think you made a good call.
2006-09-04 13:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by newsblews361 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's true, we all have been where you are right now, so be encouraged to hang in there, ok?!
I have a second grader, and he's not too excited about anything except Star Wars movies, LOL!!!
Keep in your mind why you decided to homeschool and focus on that. Find a local homeschool support group that offers field trips, weekly park days, things like that so you are able to make friends, not only for your daughter, but for yourself, too.
My last piece of advice would be to talk to your daughter. Ask her what it is she misses most about school. A friend of mine did that, and you know what her little darling told her? Lunchboxes. yep, she didn't like homeschooling because she didn't get a new lunchbox, and she didn't get to eat out of her lunchbox every day. Isn't that precious? Well, mom made a beeline to Wal-Mart, and they got her a princess lunchbox, which they packed at night, and she sat at the table and ate out of her lunchbox. Problem solved!!! I love that story! Honestly,. it could be something like that. It could be she's worried about friends. But no matter what it is, if she knows you care about her feelings, and she knows that she can talk to you about things, and you will help her to come up with a solution, everything will be fine. not only right now while she's in second grade, but especially later on when she's in high school and the solutions are not as easily come by as a princess lunchbox!
good luck, hon!
2006-09-04 15:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you did. You are the parent. It is your job to choose whatever you think is the very best for your daughter.
Parenting is an ongoing process.
You will be making new decisions every day. Now it is your job to decide if, when, where, etc... she will have interaction with others. You can plan trips and activities that are compatible with the choices that you make for educational progress. You can take your daughter alone or with friends.
Be sure to keep many educational opportunities within her grasp. Hobbies, 4H, scouts, community service (visit elderly, make meals for shut-ins etc.) Have game nights with learning games, join homeschool sports -- but keep outside activity within reason. Don't add so much that it overwhelms your day. Make sure academics are complete before moving in to something else.
Good luck!!!
2006-09-04 13:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by Barb 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! You and your daughter will appreciate all the benefits of homeschooling as you continue. You might want to help her in finding a group of children that are interested in some of the same things as your daughter. Once your daughter finds other friends that are also homeschooled and around her age I think she will settle right in. You might want to look into a local homeschooling group, many of them go on different field trips and have beginning of the year and end of the year events. Have fun and enjoy!
2006-09-04 14:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by memories4me03 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might try asking her what she misses about school.
Someone already mentioned hooking up with other
homeschooling families which I think is a great idea.
I just started homeschooling my Kindergartner this year and found a local group on yahoo groups. We can chat and ask these kinds of questions, post a park day and meetup... we just had a potluck lunch at someones house. We also do field trips etc.
keep up the good work you won't regret it.
2006-09-04 14:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by creative rae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, do you think your daughter's life will be any different ten years from now because she was home schooled rather than enrolled in public school? They are simply two different means to the same end. Either one is fine, as long as it's done right.
2006-09-04 13:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same boat with my home schooled little one. I now have him go to an after school program 3 afternoons a week. He loves it and it is just enough for him.
2006-09-04 13:16:12 · answer #10 · answered by ednolb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋