Home-schooling??

Question

I kinda want to know the benefits of home-schooling. My husband wants to home-school our children, but I don't. Can anyone convince me? Our kids are: Charianna Rose- 5 y/o (going into K-5) Danielle Elizabeth- 2 (about to be 3 in July; will go into K-3) Caroline Scarlett (goes by Scarlett)- 1 y/o and the twins Anabella Renne and Ansley Grace are 0!!!! We want more children, so do you think this could work out for us? Also, what are the benefits and downside affects of home-schooling? Thanks in advance! ~Ella~ XOXO

Answer 1

First I find it a bit odd to have to try to convince a mother to continue education her children, so I am not going to do that.

Seeing that you have 5 children under the age of 5, I can understand that you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of home schooling, but trust me it only takes an hour a day with the 5 year old, the others will learn much by simple play, and from there it will all flow naturally.

As the children grow older, they will also help each other.
Their relationship with each other will be a blessing for you and your husband; home schooled children are much closer to their siblings than those who go to schools.

You have been teaching your children from the day they were born, home schooling is just a natural extension of that.
These are your babies, why would you want to leave their upbringing, and education to strangers?
Home schooling is not so much about academics as it is about family.

Your children are still very young, this gives you, and your husband a lot of time to research home schooling.
Join a local home school group, and get involved, learn from the other moms, and form a support network.
Visit a home school convention in your state, or close to home, attend some of the workshops, and see if this is the right choice for your family.

Edit:
Sopapilla1985; I agree with you on the issue of NCLB, we call it no child left alone!

Answer 2

You still have plenty of time. I know here in California you don't have to officially start school until the 1st grade at the age of 6 and I know it is diffrerent for each state. I can totally understand how you may be feeling overwhelmed expecially with baby twins. You may be feeling like you need a break and by having your oldest in school you would get somewhat of a break. I personally feel even 5 years old is too young to start Kindergarten. I would do some studying up on it so you can familiarize yourself with it all. It doesn't have to be hard. Homeschooling actually starts from birth. No stranger is there to teach your children how to do things. You are the one to do it. Why not give it a chance and if it doesn't work out then you can send them to school. I am all for homeschooling if you can. I can tell you it isn't for everyone. You would assume since you do have so many children that you would want them home with you fulltime. Maybe you are feeling blue still from the last pregnancy and birth. Hang in there.

Answer 3

Why Homeschool?


Most parents do it for religious reasons but here are some other reasons:

1. Homeschoolers generally receive a better academic education

2. Parents can control what their kids are exposed to and when.

3. Homeschoolers generally have better social skills than their traditionally schooled peers (mostly because parents are there to help with social problems as they arise)

4. Homeschoolers have closer relationships with their parents

5. Homeschoolers are less likely to have behavioral problems

6. The symptoms of many learning and developmental disabilities (such as Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD) become significantly more mild and in some cases disappear altogether when the kids are switched from a classroom setting to homeschool.

7. Home schooling works around your family's schedule rather than the family having to work their lives around a schools schedule.

8. Many Universities (including most of the ivy leagues) actively seek out home school graduates and some have offices for which the sole purpose is to meet the needs of home school graduates.

Downside: It takes a lot of time and commitment to homeschool, but it is well worth it if you are willing to make that commitment.

Answer 4

This has to be a decision made by you and your hubby together. Don't do it just to avoid arguments with hubby, not the right reason. We raised our sons, I was lucky to be able to stay home with them until they started Kindergarden, and was home to see them off to school and home when they returned from school. The school system did NOT raise my children, they taught them the 3 R's. My husband and I taught them kindness, love, manners etc, and when they needed or asked for our help with homework we were there. I work at a school, NO I'm not a teacher, but I see children arriving at school before 7am, and stay for what they call an "after school" program, so basically those children are being raised in the free programs, eat free lunches, get free babysitting. Those people shouldn't even have babies, they don't spend enough time with them to even know them. The children spend nearly 12 hrs a day at school...that is SAD!!!
I'm sure you'll find your answers, and make the right decision for you and your entire family.

Answer 5

Lots of families with many children homeschool. In fact I wouldn't be surprised to find a high correlation between homeschooling and families with five or more children. That being said you and your husband need to to what is best for your family.

I highly recommend that you read the book "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling?" by Lisa Whelchel. It tells the story of many different homeschooling families, why and how they choose to homeschool. It offers an introduction to the various methods of homeschooling and covers a variety of family types from single-parent, single-child, and multiple children. There also references in the back of the book.

There are many advantages, as others have listed. However, it does take a certain amount of personal sacrifice on the part of parents. The rewards for both parents and children is usually enough to make the sacrifice worth it, though.

Do as much reading as you can about homeschooling so that you can make an informed decision. You should be able to find lots of book at your local library. The most important thing you need to successfully homeschool your children is a love of learning and the knowledge that being able to find the answer is just as important as knowing it.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Here are the benefits:
More Family Time
More one on one attention
Less Violence
You can teach anything the kids enjoy
You are free to go at your own pace
Kids are not cooped up in a school all day
Kids do not have to be 100% quiet
Kids are less likely to be Teased
Here are just a few Go to google and search Benefits of Homeschooling or pros of homeschooling. I really do think it would be a good idea and a great excperience!!

Hope this helps!!!!!!

Answer 7

Ok, here's the deal (from my point of view)....While Charianna Rose is at the stage where she can be doing Kinder/1st grade the others are still young enough to 'play'school.
Your husband says he want to homeschool the girls, but you need convincing.....sit down (the two of you) and talk about this....He wants the girls homeschooled, SO does he want to be the one to stay home and do it while YOU go to work or is he expecting YOU to do this while HE goes to work?
If the answer to this is he wants YOU to homeschool and you are uncomfortable with this then I have to say that homeschooling IS NOT for you. Not all parents are cut out to homeschool their little darlings and contrary to popular belief this does not make you a bad, mean,self centered or lazy mom. It does take a good measure of patience to homeschool and when you have 5 UNDER the age of 6, even the most laid-back,patient parent is going to want to pull their hair out and then someone crys and ends up in Time-Out ( I can say this for a FACT having been a Preschool Teacher dealing with 25 One/Two year olds----and I could send them home at 5pm).
If he is willing to do the homeschooling while you go to work, then go for it (there are plenty of dads out there who stay home while mom works).
Both of you need to do your homework on this and keep the lines of communications open between the two of you.

The benefits to homeschooling are: personalized curriculum, learning at the child's pace, less time being sick,watching your child grow and learn,knowing they are in a safe and nurturing environment.

The drawbacks: UMMMMM (hey I'm thinking)MMMMMMMM
, nope can't think of any other then the remarks of the uneducated on why your kids should be in school (OOPS wait they are SEEEEE).

I wish you the best (all of you) and only ask that you decide with both your HEART and BRAIN.

Answer 8

Please check into this forum every day. There are many questions just like yours and you will find them discussed in a thoughtful manner. You will also get hints about different styles and curriculum you can research.
Yes, there are multiple benefits. Better education, stronger, more confident children, no exposure to government meddling, stronger family bond, individual education plans, one on one teaching, no fear of sex, violence, drugs, pornography, freedom to teach your family values and not the public school teachers values, flexibility with your personal schedule. The downside is, you can't shuffle your kids off to school and forget about them for the day, you actually have to spend time with them to ensure they are learning, you may have to learn along with them so you can teach the higher grades, you won't be able to buy them a lot of expensive consumer junk because they won't be following any fads because "everybody else is."

Answer 9

Let me say this, I home schooled my beloved children up until this last semester of school when I became ill.
I was scared at first and my husband was not on board with it, I worried every year if I made the right choice,I got my answer 2 fold this month,my daughter grad at the top of her class, and I heard that in a school in CA that there was amand. sex class where the kids were told go have sex,see if you like it and with who.
Thank God I listened to God .

Answer 10

Your kids may learn how to socialize in school, but that's the only good thing. They will also learn to do drugs, have sex, smoke, and cuss. They will also become extremely rebellious.

I was homeschooled, but I have heard too many stories from honest people about the danger of public school.

Please consider your children's future.