do you have to have a specific reason to be home schooled?

Answer 1

No, but most parents do not give the topic a second thought, they automatically enrol their children in school without realizing that they have choices.

I have heard women lamenting that they have to send their little 4 or 5 year olds off to school, I tell them "No, you don't" you have a choice, don't just do it because everyone else is, do it if you think it is absoutely the best for them.

Home-schooling is a very viable option and one that almost anyone could consider.

If parents carefully consider all the options, and still decide that public school is the best environment for their child, then they should send them there.

For others, the idea of being in charge of their child's education is wonderful - however, contrary to popular belief, home-schooled kids do not spend all day at home! I prefer the term Home-based learning, our home is the base, but we are usually out at least half the day, with field trips, going to the park, visiting friends, skating, skiing, volunteering in our community. I prefer not to call it Home-schooling, because we are hardly ever home!

Answer 2

No you do not have to have a specific reason for home schooling. Even through the school system might not favor it very much. Some time I think it is the best thing for some people. Best of wishes!

Answer 3

Depends on where you live. In Canada, the US and England, no. I'm told that in certain areas of Australia, yes. I don't know about other countries.

Where I live, homeschooling is considered a school option by the government, along with charter schools, private schools and public schools. We need no specific reason to homeschool any more than we would need a reason to use public or private schools.

Answer 4

first it depends if your state allows home schooling. I would think that specific subjects must be covered. Maybe the state will want those children to take tests to be sure what they are learning at home meets their standards. But does there have to be a specific reason to be home schooled? No I don't think so.

Answer 5

No, it is an option in all 50 states, no different than choosing public, private or a charter school.

Answer 6

Not at all it just all depends on what works for you you have you're own reason on why you feel or want to do something just try and make yourself happy don't worry about anybody else.

Answer 7

Depends on the State. And it depends on the state on how you report your child's progress. See this website, it's FULL of information and the laws for each state.

See the other link for information/links on homeschooling information. (It's the Alternative Education Resource Organization).

Answer 8

No, because my friend is home schooled because we have a mean teacher

Answer 9

no. in my mind there are VERY few reasons to homeschool. mind you there are SOME situations where that is the only viable alternative, but in those situations i would go as far as moving to another school district or even county before homeschooling. just like with a diet, you need a VARIETY of nutrients, you need a variety of teachers to enrich your life. you CAN live on "ensure" drinks but you're definitely missing out on several essentials by choosing that limitation.

Answer 10

yea i guess. if ur special. or u dont wanna go to regular school. or like if ur parents r really religious, they might not want u in a school environment where religion pretty much doesnt exist.