parents who home school their kids?

Question

is it a lot of work on a parent? my mom doesnt want to home school me because she said she doesnt want to drop off my work every week plus drop me off to take tests etc...

Answer 1

No, she is just thinkking about herself and not you

Answer 2

Homeschooling is a lot of work for the parent. While I don't know what the rules are where you live or what program you are looking at, homeschooling needs a parent who is able to commit three to five hours a day to working with you, as well as taking the time to be sure you get out to extra curriculur and social activities. This often means a serious change in the way the house is run and, ifyour parent works, can have an impact on family finances as well. While all parents want what is best for their children, we also have to stop and really think about a decision like this. Many parents just don't feel they could devote the time and attention needed to homeschooling. They may not feel they are educated enough to teach thier child or they may not have the patience it takes to get the kids focused and working every day. If a parent has a job/career that they workd hard to achieve, they may not be willing to give it up or be able to take a leave/adjust hours to be home. This does not make a parenst selfish. Homeschooling is a family effort and both parents and kids have to be honest about what they feel they can do and give to get the work done.

Answer 3

It can be a tremendous amount of work for a parent. It's particularly so if the parent does not used a boxed curriculum and tries to obey the state laws regarding home schooling (this depends on the individual state -- they vary a lot). But it's probably worth it. There's another challenge and that's keeping your child engaged with other kids. There are some "umbrella" schools that can help with some of these things. Maybe there are other ways to approach it . . . private lessons, home school associations, community college classes, online classes, etc.

Answer 4

It sounds like that what you have in mind for homeschooling is not quite what usual homeschooling is. Most homeschooling parents have to do far more than dropping off work or dropping off their children now and then for tests. Most homeschooling parents are the ones teaching and guiding the kids and marking all the work. What it sounds like your mom has to do is not demanding at all.

Is there some other way for you to get where you need to for your work to be dropped off and to do the tests? Take the bus, for example?

Answer 5

I think maybe your mom doesnt want to homeschool, because what she will need to do for you is a whole lot more involved and time consuming that that. But depending if your state has a home school association, as South Carolina does, she will only need to notify public school that you wont be coming and that you will be home schooled. But she will have to write out the subjects she plans to teach and the material she plans to use and submit that to the homeschool association for approval.

Answer 6

It IS a lot of work for a parent...I am a certified teacher and homeschool my 6th grader, and I spend A LOT of time devising assignments, teaching her lessons, grading papers, and then on top of that bringing her to elective classes etc. A lot of the times, with things like science, I need to read up on subjects beforehand because they are things that I have forgotten myself. But it is TOTALLY worth it! However, a lot of parents aren't able to devote the time to homeschooling, or don't realize the amount of time it does require. Ohhh, and homeschoolers are NOT socially retarded as some have posted. They are often much more mature and socially adaptable then others their age. There are many ways for children to become "socialized" besides attending conformist schools.

Answer 7

You need to do some homework - see what forms of homeschooling are available in your area (state and local). If your state doesn't require the work to be checked and tests taken on-site, you could certainly consider a virtual school on the internet.

There are other options, so do some homework on it, then present your findings to your mom.

Answer 8

Why does she have to drop off work or drop you off for tests?

I homeschool my children. I create the lesson plans. I buy the supplies. I teach them, grade their work and give them tests. It is a heck of a lot of work but it is so worth it. They're getting a much better education then they would ever get in the public school system.

Answer 9

It's a lot of work for me right now, because I have a 3rd grader and a Kindergartener. They need a lot of step-by-step instruction. My 3rd grader is getting to where he can work unsupervised, and that makes a little less work for me. Once they are older, it will be a lot easier.

check www.hslda.com and see if it's actually necessary where you live to drop off work and take tests. Where I come from (KY), they don't ask for any of that. I keep a portfolio of my kid's work , just in case, but I don't have to turn it in. Nor do they have to take tests. My mom homeschools in FL and they have to take 1 yearly test and they don't have to turn in work.

Let her know that you will do every thing you can,so that she doesn't have to, and maybe she'll be more receptive.

Answer 10

If you really want to homeschool my suggestion would be to find a local group--which you can normally find by looking it up on yahoo groups. I would get in contact with them- they will know the laws of your state and be able to help you and your mom. For some parents homeschooling can be a scary thing. Let your mom know why you need to homeschool. I sure there are plenty of moms out there that can help you both.

Answer 11

It's not hard work for them!! My dad is my"teacher" but I learn by myself! You only have to be taken to tests at the very begining and ONCE every Year. But (not all homeschools have this) I have to meet with a teacher once a month, but that's not for all.