2006-11-14 08:03:55 · 7 answers · asked by bob 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
If he wants to do it let him do. There's nothing wrong with being home alone when you're 14. He's a teenager. Yes, technically still a child, but should be able to take care of himself for a couple of hours. If he can't........then no offense to him but that's really sad.
2006-11-15 06:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by Shadow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So are you the dad or the kid? You left out any mention of a mother. So, I'm assuming that you are refering to a single parent household.
Either way do not "home school" without supervision and accountability. Online school still requires a parent to be present.
A 14 yr boy should not be alone for extended lengths of time. He needs interaction with a responsible adult.
Boys should be studying and working. They need to have the example of a good father leading and guiding them each day. If the father must leave then the son should go with him to work. If the dad cannot be there then he should send the son to the grandparents house to do his online studies. Or find another family that is also homeschooling and pay them to allow the son to sit and do his online work at their house until the father can come and get him.
2006-11-15 03:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Barb 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have raised four daughters and a foster son. They are now in their 20's and 30's. We have six grandchildren. I worked in the education system for 30+ years. There is no way in the world that I would leave a fourteen year old at home alone all day on the Internet!! Even if he is a great and good kid, which he probably is, he is still 14, and at 14 he is not mature enough to handle that kind of responsibility and temptation. I hope these thoughts are of some help.
2006-11-14 16:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't leave a 14 year old at home alone. But if he wants to be online school is there a relative or program he can learn with so he's not home alone?
2006-11-14 19:41:54 · answer #4 · answered by Grace 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, i just graduated from high school and i was in independent schooling for all four years. I did really well with it but you need to make sure your child is responsible and can handle all this time on his hands.Also, i wouldnt recommend online schooling but a school where a teacher meets with him every week or so... (good luck)
2006-11-14 16:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ummmm, after looking at your history of asked questions, I would say you are the 14 yr old, right?
What are you trying to gain by pretending to be someone else?
Since you even asked a question about being "at school" I'm thinking you are not even homeschooled.
Am I close?
2006-11-14 16:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A good parent does what is right, even if the child...that is right, he is a CHILD...doesn't want to do it. Grow up and be a parent, not a friend!
2006-11-14 21:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by cammie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋