Can working parents still homeschool?

Answer 1

Yes. There are many methods of homeschool. You can hire private tutors (if you have the money), he can get instruction online, or you can work with them one on one when you are home, and then give them paperwork to do while you are at work.

I am planning to homeschool as a single working parent when my daughter is old enough. I plan to work with her one on one in the mornings and then do my work in the afternoons and evenings, but you don't have to stick with the traditional school day. She has a nanny who will take her to activities in the afternoon. Children will usually adjust to an unusual study schedule faster than their parents do.

Jeremy J
Not only can homeschoolers go to College, Universities are actively recruiting homeschooled students because they tend to be academically advanced and actively involved in campus activities.

Answer 2

During my homeschooling my parents have had various jobs, mostly part time or self-employed. However, there was never a point where both parents were both working full time. Homeschooling is time-consuming and a big commitment (for both parties).

Sidenote: Also make sure that the person who is being homeschooled has a social outlet such as a drama or sports group where they can be around people their own age.

Answer 3

I think it depends on the age/readiness of the child and the curriculum. Some curriculums require the parent to teach 75% of the time, or some let the child self-teach. It's a big balancing act and it can be done if the situation is right.

Everything just sort of fell into place for us and is working great. Right now, I am in college full time, working part time and homeschool my kids. Sometimes though, I would kiss someone's hairy big toe if they would wash my dishes for me! ;)

Answer 4

Of course! Just like the others said, they may have to work different shifts in order to pull it off, but it can definitely be done.

Parents should sit down and figure out the schedule before they dive into it under those circumstances.

Ignore Jeremy J. He had so many typing mistakes homeschool would be a serious improvement for him. He needed some one on one attention during spelling class (homeschool offers that).

Answer 5

They can but its a really bad idea.

Both my parents work full time and they home schooled me which was a big mistake. They were to busy to help me with my education, or take me to classes. I felt like I didn't matter. I hated it.

So no I think its a really BAD idea for both parents who are working to home school. Now if one parent works full time and the other is the stay at home parent, that's different. But if both, then not a good idea. Only home school if your gonna give your child 110%.

Answer 6

of course! i'm homeschooled and in the 9th, and my father is my teacher for biology. however, he's a physical therapist and usually works in the morning. so when he comes home, we do biology together. working parents can homeschool their children depending on their work schedule. if they work in the morning they home school at night and if they work in the night, the homeschool in the morning. most of the time, thats how it works.
hope this helps answer your ques. good luck! :)

Answer 7

Yes. I know a number of families where both parents work, usually with one working at home during the day, but not always.

Answer 8

Yes they can. If both parents work at the same time that is a good time for home work and work books.

Answer 9

yes... I don't no so much about this but one parent can work while the other homeschools and they can switch off.

Answer 10

Depends how old the children are and how committed both parties (kids and parents) are to the process.

Homeschooling takes an incredible commitment and the kids need to want to learn. If they do then the sky is truly the limit for them. If they don't they won't do any better in school.