I'm looking into home-school for my son and was wondering if it would be a good idea?

Question

I just don't know if I like public school anymore and was wondering if anyone who has done home-schooling or was home-schooled can tell if it is a better choice or not? Should I send him to public school or have my mother home-school him?

Answer 1

Yes, homeschooling is a good choice! This allows you to teach what you feel your child needs to know instead of what they school thinks they should know.

I really enjoy being a homeschool student.

Answer 2

I think home-schooling is the best option for most kids. However, a lot of it depends on your mom. Is your mom open-minded about it? Will you two be able to work together to come up with a plan for your son's education? And how active is your mom willing and able to be about this?

You and your mother would need to read about various methods and curriculum and discuss what will work for you, her, and your son. Does she and your son need a curriculum that is very structured and already put together or something less structured and with more room for improvisation? You may have to find a compromise between your mother's personality and your son's personality and learning style.

I would also advise that your mother and son join a homeschooling group to learn about learning and social activities for other home schoolers.

Check out the following website for more information about homeschooling:
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/

Check out this site for the laws in your state:
http://www.hslda.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1

I also recommend that you and your mother read "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling?" by Lisa Whelchel

Good luck!!

Answer 3

This is only a choice that you can make but I am a homeschool mom and it is good.
The public school system can be overloaded and label children. Depending on what state you are located there are lots of options for you to choose from.
Do a google search for homeschooling with your state name and you will get back at ton of information.
There is so much support for this kind of decision for you.
Also, Abeka website is a good one and there are options where you can actually get DVDs that are filmed classrooms to teach your child. They will even keep records for you and keep track of everything! It is awesome.
I hope it works out for you!

Answer 4

I was homeschooled for 3 years by my mom and it helped me advance in higher levels academically. She also made sure we were involved in extra curricular activities(music, art, sports, etc.) I now hold a MFA. My sister was homeschooled 1st grade-12 grade. She is graduating from Medical School this year at the top of her class. With the continual downfall of public school, I think the opportunity for your child to be homeschooled is great! Abeka Books is a very strong curriculum fyi.

Answer 5

There's no way I can tell you what you should do. You need to assess for yourself if it's wise in your circumstances.

What do you see the benefits as being? The drawbacks? What is your mother like? What is your relationship with her like?

See, in my situation, there's no way I'd have *my* mother homeschool my children. But that's *my* mother. I'd probably have no problem, if I couldn't do it myself, to have my MIL do it, though.

As for public school vs. homeschool, I don't know that I ever want my kids to go to school. It gets worse and worse each year socially. I like that they are *themselves*, that they like being with their family, that they have time to be kids, that they get the attention they need for their school, that they can move on ahead if they're done and want to move on ahead, that they can take more time if needed... So many benefits.

If you can do it (however you arrange it) and will do what you need to so that it works out well for your son, go for it.

ADDED: I'm not sure about the person's comments about "most states" and only stay-at-home parents being allowed to homeschool and it can only be the parents. You would, however, have to check the laws where you live http://www.hslda.org

Answer 6

I work in a strategic finance role for a Fortune 100 company.
I hold 2 masters degrees (a MS and an MBA)

BTY - I was also home-schooled (from 3rd thru 12th grade).

For me, I don't think I would have gotten as far as did had it not been for my mother and her decision to home-school me. I believe it's a great opportunity that will open amazing doors for your young scholar - BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR DECISION!

Answer 7

Its good to home school your child. Schools teach you faulse info, most teachers dont know what there taking about and only read text books to the class and dont awnser the questions they dont know. Also ask your child what he wants to be when he grows up so you can focus on that with him then all the other subjects

Answer 8

First of all, you likely can't have your mother homeschool him. Only a parent or guardian can be the primary homeschool instructor. In fact, in some states, unless you are a stay-at-home parent, you can't legally homeschool at all. This may not be true in all states, but it is in most and it is in mine.

I think homeschooling is great if you can swing it, have the support and your kid thrives in it. Not all kids do. Not all parents do (but you may never know unless you try it). Kids who need a lot of one on one help often do better. Free or low-cost assistance for a learning disabled kid may be difficult to get in a homeschool.

There is TONS of info on the internet regarding homeschool and many have their annual get togethers in June, so expect to be bombarded. It helps to get an outline of what's available before you narrow down to what you want to do.

Answer 9

Is your mother willing to homeschool him? It would take a lot of her time. I have been homeschooling for 16 years. It can take 4-5 hours of your time five days a week.

Answer 10

i have friends who were home schooled and they always talk about how difficult it is to get back with the crowd.they feel like an outcast because they don't know exactly what is going on anymore.alot of kids lose close friends and in this age and time..friends are a very important factor in life. i suggest you find a better school or try homeschool in the summer and see how he feels about.although he is a child,it is his life.