Home Schooling Costs?

Question

I was wondering what it costs on average to get someone to come and provide schooling for my step-daughter.

If it makes a difference, she's 6, and we live in SC?

She has a problem paying attention in school and so I'm thinking of having her home schooled, and I can't do it because I'm in school myself.

Answer 1

The whole definition of homeschooling is to learn at home with parents. Bringing someone else in is called tutoring. You can teach your child being in school yourself. You just have to organize your time.

I live in KY and have a grade K and a 3rd grader. I spend maybe $100 a year on all my materials and field trips. I stay away from boxed curriculum, which costs a fortune.

Answer 2

Hiring a tutor to come to your house is not homeschooling. It sounds like it should be, since the word "home" is in "homeschooling", but really, the meaning of "homeschooling" is "family-based education". And if you have a tutor teach your child, then it's not family-based.

That said, there are indeed people who do this. It used to be one of the most common ways for the aristocracy to educate their children.

The cost of this education will depend on where you live, the demand for such services, the availability of people to do this for you and the experience of the person who is doing the tutoring.

It sounds to me, that what you need is a nanny, who teaches stuff. A nanny/tutor.

With the "problem paying attention." Uhm. She's 6. Despite our cultural belief that six year olds are supposed to sit still and be able to pay attention, a lot of six year old are not developmentally ready to do sit-down work; especially not at the will and command of someone else.

I would suggest that rather than looking for a tutor, find a developmentally focused private school, that takes into account that many six year olds learn best by tactile exercises and play. Montessori is a good example. There are other philosophies such as Waldorf and Free schools as well.

If you are serious about homeschooling her, I would recommend figuring out exactly what your personal and family philosophy is on education. Do some research on early childhood learning, on learning styles and on developmental psychology. Then, when you've figured that out, you can decide whether homeschooling is right for your family. You might find that the best fit would be private school (which would probably cost just about as much as a good tutor).

The last thing that I hate to talk about, but it's important to say - is if you hire a tutor, you have no idea who this person is. This person would not only be teaching your child, but to some degree, raising her. Taking care of her. Being her surrogate parent while you're gone. As a mom, I would be reluctant to give someone that job, unless I really, REALLY knew them well enough to trust them.

I'm including some links to SC homeschooling info, in case you decide to go that route.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I've never heard of someone hiring in someone to homeschool their child. I don't have any idea of the cost. You might even check with the counselor at the public school and see if they can recommend someone. (Surprisingly, I've found most of the staff at our local school to be very supportive of our homeschooling)

Answer 4

uh, huh?
if you are looking to get a tutor to come to your house, I'm not too sure.
There are a lot franchise tutoring companies
or check my favorite

craigslist!!!

uh . .how is home schooling gonna help her learn to pay attention?