Should I homeschool?

Question

I have 5 children, 4 of which are in public school, a two year old who goes to daycare that I'm not crazy about(that fact that she has to be away from me and the actual daycare doesn't live up to my standards). Two of my children, well actually 3, don't do well in school. My oldest is fine.
I've been thinking about starting my own daycare in my home.
I've also been considering homeschooling 2 of the children that are struggling.

Should I do either? Should I mix the two? Is it possible?

Answer 1

I think you should try out the homeschooling first to see how that will work out for you. Running a home daycare is not as easy as some people might think. Both homeschooling and daycares both take work and time and tons of patience. You will basically be doing 3 jobs at once. You would hate to get so burned out and then your children will suffer because of it. You first need to check into the laws of your state too and see what they require and if you think you can handle that. I wish you the best. If the homeschooling works out and they get to where they are self learners than you can think about doing the daycare. Don't get over your head.

Answer 2

I would recommend that you do your research on homeschooling before you jump into it. I have homeschooled my two children for over nine years now, and while it is extremely rewarding, homeschooling is also very time consuming. First, research the laws of your state in regards to homeschooling and make sure that you can conform to them. Second, try to locate a local homeschool group near you and talk to them. I know that a couple of the experienced mom's in my area were a treasure when I first started homeschooling. Although they didn't have "all" the answers, they were an extremely valuable resource. Also, does your husband support this endeavor? If yes, then wonderful... if not, then you need to resolve the issue before it affects your children's education. Last, I personally would not start a daycare and start to homeschool at the same time since both of these will have a huge impact on your family. In my opinion, I would give homeschooling a try, and then, add the daycare. Therefore, I think that with a little research and planning, you can successfully homeschool your children with little difficulty. Good luck!

Answer 3

The best place to start is with you and your husband. Honestly and openly ask yourself some serious questions.
Are you actually smart enough to teach K-12?
Can you teach high school Math, Science and Biology clearly and viably?
Do you, yourself, have a clear knowledge of writing skills and phonics, word usage and sentence structure?
Do you have the enormous amount of personal time required to devote for the next ?? years?
Are you serious about a True education based on a close-knit, tightly woven family unit, all firmly planted and growing on the same belief, versus just a good education as it's called in the public systems?
With 5 kids you will have no time for other kids, so both of you working outside of the home, or starting an in-home daycare biz is out. Therefore, can only one income support all 7 comfortably and educationally? Homeschooling can be expensive.
Are you willing to fight for your parental, God-given rights to raise your family freely and "different" from the social norm?

Get tough with one another. Get tough with your financial situation and your future finacial obligations and aspirations. Do these things together as one before you start considering homeschooling. Far too many parents go into it unprepared and standing on shaky ground instead of solid rock. Homeschooling is no joke. It is "in your face" 24/7. The kids are always there! and everything has to be some form of lesson. Discipline is paramount. Comittment and Patience are essential. The teaching duties belong equally to mom AND dad. No one slacks off here.

Contact the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. They will outline your legal rights as well as the restrictions (if any) your state has to offer free-thinking families. Join this association regardless of state hassles.

Understand that successful homeschooling occurs during normal public school hours. When public school lets out so does your school. Let the kids go and play and bond with others just as they would in public school. Doing this will provide the social needs for your child as well as give you some fantastic teaching material when confronted with what your children are hearing the public school kids say and talk about. Be prepared!

Hon, if you truly love your children, and if you want to spare them the dumbing-down processes and Godless folly flowing endlessly and relentllessly from our pitiful public schools today, then you will find any way you can to make homeschool a real operation within your home. Your children will emerge ahead of their peers and be much quicker on the answer and more practical in the application. They will certainly have a vital edge with which to face the coming times.

Answer 4

WOW !!
5 Kids!! that alone is a lot of work!
Teaching is not that easy, especially children who are already having a difficult time
Daycare is a great home business and that sounds like a great idea
Running a daycare in your home and home schooling 2 of your own children seems a very tall order!
How busy is your husband? Is he able to assist in teaching ? His involvment is going to be crucial in any case

Answer 5

Yes,
Also I am home schooled and I am 16.. I went to public school last yr and had a lot of problems. Like i didn't want to go and I didn't do excellent in every class. So my mom started looking at homeschools and I started this yr. I love it a lot and I am doing much better in school, i am getting A's and B's, but we were worried about meeting other kids, but my homeschool has field trips every month to meet kids and your teachers. So think you should do it.

Answer 6

If you are well organized (which I'm assuming you are with 5 children!! Wow!), and you are good at finding and getting information and resources, and you are a creative problem solver, homeschooling can be very rewarding for your family. I homeschooled my son for a short period during middle school when he was struggling and hated school. We grew a closer mother/son bond and really enjoyed that time learning together. I urge you to at least try it for a term and see how it goes. There are plenty of support mechanisms for homeschoolers, including "umbrella" programs that supply curriculum and help you stay on track.

Answer 7

Yes. Once you start checking out the possibilities you will be very pleased with what you find.

There are so many options available.

The best advice I have ever heard is this; Keep it simple!
Stick to the basics and watch your children learn and love it.

Barb

Answer 8

homeschooling is very good. it is helpful because the kids have less people so you can focus on there needs like if one isn't good at math just buy that one an extra math and go slower in that subject. and if another is doing good in reading then try having them read a harder book. this way they learn more and they will be well socialized. they have a lot of groups for homeschoolers and tons of educational feild trips.

Answer 9

You should look in to on line schooling. They e-mail you all of the work and grade it. It is like a real school but you are there in case your kids need any help on there work. A lot easier. They can even get diplomas.It is great.

Answer 10

Go for it! Look into local homeschool co-op groups; they might help you find a good curriculum. Also look into HSLDA (they defend and protect the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children, and also have a lot of good tips), just type it into your search.