i do 4 some strange reason.... see i am new at this home schooling thing and i always seem 2 fail at it..... does anyone know how 2 help?
2006-09-28 11:31:45 · 11 answers · asked by jj 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
You need to have reasonable expectations. Don't try to beat the world in 1 year.
Homeschooling offers you a chance to help your children be the best they can be. Don't put undue pressure on yourself to make them the best you can imagine.
Somebody on Y!A wrote, "If something's worth doing, it's worth doing poorly." That was brilliant. EVERY worthwhile thing takes time to develop the necessary skills. There will be setbacks and disappointments. That does NOT mean you are a failer.
Check out the books below, I think they may help you
2006-09-29 04:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, every homeschool parent feels this way every year. Usually around October and January. :) No kidding!
Second, get a group. There are LOTS of good online discussion groups that discuss lots of things. Frugal homeschooling. Homeschooling with disabilities. Even homeschooling parents that are ill themselves. A group will get to know you, offer tips and tricks and website links.
Third, get some books. I totally recommend A WELL TRAINED MIND as a good point for any grade school student / parent. You did not list what ages/grades you have going. But it's a super book.
Lastly, remember my mantra: One day at a time. Don't worry about all the things you COULD be teaching and make the very most of what you are learning about today. Take your time. If something isn't working, go about it a different way. And..they can always go back to public school. It is an option.
PS...oops, thought you were a parent, lol But I want to leave this post here for the hs parents that do need it.
2006-09-28 19:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im a home schooler too. I feel like a failer when i answer a question wrong, but most of the time im right about some stuff. People say that kids that are home schooled learned more than those who went to a public school.
2006-09-28 18:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Saira S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first year is always the toughest. The advice you've already received about finding a support group is the best I could give. A local (or even internet) group is SO helpful - to have someone tell you they went through the same thing when they started. You are NOT a failure. Our first year was full of changes to curriculum, schedules, etc. before we found our groove. Of course, I'd love to say it's been smooth sailing since then, but I'd be lying. The truth is, there will continue to be flare-ups every now and again that will make you question yourself. Just remember WHY you are doing this (write it down), and you'll be able to get through those rough spots.
Best wishes! - Cynthia
2006-09-28 20:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you don't say whether your a mum or student, but either way your answer is in what you say- you are new at homeschooling, so you are not failing just in the proccess of finding your own methods. the first year of homeschooling is a trial period. a time in which you try different methods and systems until you find one or a few that you work well with. stick at it and remember give yourself a chance you can succeed at anything in life if you stick with it
2006-09-29 02:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by sunirose2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please find a support group. There are many Yahoo! homeschool support groups. Here (answers) is a terrible place to ask for support because I think many people are just looking for some one or thing to insult. A discouraged homeschooler is the perfect target. Ignore the ignorant remarks and keep on doing what you know is right for your child(ren). And get some support!
2006-09-30 10:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find yourself a homeschool support group in your area. It can be very hard dealing with the ups and downs of homeschooling without having others there to support you and share their own ups and downs. You may even be able to find a Yahoo Group for your area or something where you can chat with fellow homeschoolers online.
2006-09-28 18:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by glurpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ur not a failer and dont think that. it takes time. ur get the hang of it.
2006-09-28 18:39:25 · answer #8 · answered by killerlegend2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homeschooling usually is for failures. That's not to say you are a failure. Its just that all the people I know who are in homeschooling learn a whole lot less then those in a traditional school. Most of them are in homeschooling because they just don't want to get up in the morning, or they just don't want teachers telling them what to do.
If you are a very, and I mean very smart individual with a lot of self motivation, then homeschooling is OK. Otherwise, forget it. You just want to be able to easily give into your laziness.
Oh, use spell check once In a while.
2006-09-28 18:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by viajero_intergalactico 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
if i were u i would just keep on trying but if that doesn't work then u myt as well giv up
2006-09-28 18:34:24 · answer #10 · answered by pink_person 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋