Homescooling Moms Only..?

Question

I have two kids who are enrolled in public school and I am strongly thinking about taking them out and teaching them at home for one they do like being home and they do there work better I need to know if the other moms who homeschool there kids have luck with it and if the children are well ajusted or have problems with communication,etc. any help or advise you can give is welcome.
Thanks

Sorry if i excluded anyone from this question i was just courious about moms who homeschool or if you have a friend who has homeschooled there kids you can tell me about that also..

Wow all of your responses have been amazing and very helpful thank you so much for all of you that have help and will help you guys are great.

Answer 1

Well, we're homeschooling six kids right now, ages 11, 9, 8, 6, 5 and 3. We are having extraordinary good times, and the kids not only have advanced academically but also emotionally and with their self-esteem. They have great communication skills because we are always out learning new things, and they meet so many cool different people. They also have their best friends that they see all the time, and their music and sports and clubs.

My favorite thing is how much they love to be with their family...we all enjoy hanging out together, they are always offering to do chores to free up other people's time so we can play games or go hiking. Pretty well adjusted if you ask me.

Answer 2

I homeschool three children and I can say that as long as you enjoy spending time with your children you would do wonderful.

There are so many support groups (you should check locally and see if you have one) that can answer all your questions. These groups often meet once a week for all the children to get together and do activities, field trips, etc. They are by no means socially deprived. They spend time with children of all ages and adults so their communication skills are typically above average.

The average "school day" lasts about 4 hours and the rest of the day can be left for them to play or for activities you plan. As for teaching material, there is a variety of teaching styles and materials that you can obtain. Some of it is geared for new homeschoolers so that there is no lesson planning to do and the curriculum meets all state standards. It is something that anyone with the heart to do it can do it.

It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to regain the closeness that only being at home with your children can provide (you will be amazed at how close your two children will become). We leave homeschooling to open discussion each year on whether we will continue with it and so far all of my children have wanted to continue with it.

Answer 3

This is my 20th year homeschooling. My two daughters are grown; one is married, the other is in college. Both have done well "in the real world". They are independent thinkers. The older one loves to debate. The younger one is more interested in observing and gleaning the opinions of others. Both have been excellent students at the college level. Both are able to hold down jobs, long-term, and I was amazed to learn that both are "hard workers who take initiative and are pleasant to be around". (Sometimes mom doesn't see them objectively. lol)
I have an 11 yo son who I am teaching. He has been a late bloomer, so I had the freedom to back off on some academics until he was ready to proceed. (Didn't "get" reading until he was nearly 9, and is currently zipping through a rather large novel and participating in a discussion group on the book.)
Communication...they all understand French, but refuse to speak it. Their English is more than passing good. ; )

Answer 4

sorry...I know you just asked for homeschooling moms to answer this question, but I thought it might be helpful to get some input from the other side of the issue....I've been homeschooled all my life - K-10 so far, and I've loved it. I would say that my communication skills are better than the average teenager - not to sound pridefull, just making a judgement based on coversations i've had with different people - and I love my life at home! It's very fun! just don't forget to adjust your homework schedule to your children's personality and learning types...that's very important...trust me....good luck!

Answer 5

I am homeschooling my kindergartner, and my 4 year old. Both boys love it. My son in kindergarten is more adavanced than the kids in kinergarten in the public school system. My 4 year old wants to be just as involved in our school. I have him learning his abc and his numbers and he gets frustrated when I don't have anything for him to do. They love it, and on christmas break they wanted to do school. My older son begged me to start school before our break ended. I think that homeschooling is great. We can do so much more that what a teacher can offer in a class setting. We have gone on outings or fieldtrips that they might not have been able to go to in public school. If my son doesn't understand something we can slow down and work on it until he understands. He is never left behind. Both boys are very outgoing boys so we haven't noticed any problems with them comunicating with others. A co-worker of my husbands commented that the boys were very well behaved and very polite.
I take them to the park when the weather is nice and they play with the other kids and make friends easy. They are involved with a few programs at church, and we belong to a homeschooling group.

If you do decide to homeschool, look for a homeschool group in your area. You can make friends with other homeschooling families, and you have support. Also look at joining Homeschool Legal Defense. Their website is www.hslda.org . They have information on the state you live and the laws that apply to homeschooling in that state. You can also find homeschool groups on their site.

My husband was homeschooled in his JR/Highschool years and he loved it. He had a better education that I did in public school.

Answer 6

There are an estimated 1-2.5+ million kids in the US alone who are thought to be homeschooled. I think it's safe to say that there are moms who have luck with it. :)

The best thing to do would be to connect with homeschoolers in your area. A support group can be invaluable, especially in the beginning years! Find as many local groups as you can--not all groups are the same and wjile you might find them weird in one group, you might find something more suitable in another.

I think my kids are well-ajusted, as are most of the homeschooled kids I know. I'm not sure what you mean by communication problems--homeschooled kids probably communicate more than schooled kids because they're not expected to be sitting silently in their desks for hours and hours.

Answer 7

I have taken my 2 daughters out of school, in the middle of the year, they were in 4th and 5th grade. They were homeschooled thru HS graduation. My oldest works for Sprint, my youngest is a senior in pre-med at the university.
I guess that is success.
Neither have any issues from homeschooling. I feel they are stronger and more individualistic than other people. They are well-adjusted and intelligent! Remember you can do it and you can change your mind too, do not fear. It is worth a try!

You are not burning bridges behind you when you homeschool!!!
This is simply one more choice available to you.

Answer 8

I have a 10 and 15 year old. Both girls. The 15 year old has been home schooled since 2nd grade, and the 10 year old, all her life. They are doing well. They have many friends, and have no problems with socialization either, you may read or hear people who don't home school say different. There are tons of things for them to do and alot of things for them to join. Church activities, girl/boy scouts, 4H clubs, YMCA, dance lessons, art lessons, singing lessons, etc etc....
I strongly agree to home school if you feel it is best for your children. You will see alot of amazing things from them while they are home and not being subjected to the public schools and all that goes with it. If you need any more info, email me at: [e-mail] Good luck!

Answer 9

I know you said Homeschooling moms only but i am a homeschooled kid. I think you should, unless they do not want to. it is a bad idea if they refuse to, as they can easily just skip work and refuse to do it. i had no problem socalising, i just joined several clubs and met tons of kids my age. and since they are already in school, they will already have friends that they can keep in touch with. best of luck!

Answer 10

This is a website about the Duggars. They are a homeschooling family with 16 children and they have great success!

http://www.jimbob.info/