Im just curious as to what your opinion is on it? My kids go to a private christian school right now but I think I might pull my first grader out and home-school for the rest of the year at least. They are going through some changes and had teachers leave right before school started so I do not feel they hired the best teachers. My pre-school sons teacher is amazing but my 1st graders teacher is awful and I do not feel she is of any benefit to him. Im slightly afraid of the whole social aspect.. like I want my kids to do well when they get out into the world and get a job and everything.. I know there are different activities and groups for home-schooled children that we would attend. I'm just curious, if you were home-schooled, did you enjoy it? and was it ok once you were done with school? like socially? and would you ever recommend home-schooling other kids?
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Well, I wasn't homeschooled and didn't homeschool, but I have friends who homeschool. I really think the success depends on how seriously the parent takes it. Some parents see it as an excuse to just play with their kids all day. However, some do an excellent job. You may want to look into an online public school. My mom teaches for one, so I know a bit about them. It's "public" school, but it's done online from home. The parent or learning coach does the majority of the teaching, but the kids do have actual teachers who give guidance, check in, grade assignments, do live lessons online, etc. And since it's a public school, all the curriculum is provided. They also have fieldtrip outings where kids in the school can meet. The one she teaches for is through Connections Academy. You could look online and see if your district and/or state offers something similar. Just a thought...
It's different for every child and every parent. I know many who homeschool very successfully and believe it to be a wonderful thing.
For me, it was terrible. My mom pulled me out for the first time during first grade as well. I went back for second and third, and it was a hard adjustment socially. My mom had taught me all kinds of things that my peers had not learned (and I had probably missed a few things as well!), so I was always bored. I developed a complex, and decided I was smarter and better than everyone else, because I was given special work to do. I'm sure I was no pleasure to be around.
In 4th grade, I was pulled out again and didn't return until I finally begged enough to be allowed to attend high school. By then, I was miles ahead in some subjects, and painfully behind in others. I think homeschooling, for me, helped me to get even better at those things that I was good at, and allowed to fall even further behind in those things that I was not so good at. Personally, I think it was a terrible thing for me.
However, if my learning had been more mindfully guided, and I had been given more a social life, I might be more balanced and less awkward now. There are so many variables! Don't base your decision solely on the experiences of others. Trust yourself. You know your child! Do keep in mind how he learns best. A lot of students learn best from working cooperatively with others. Having the opportunity to explain a concept to a struggling student, or having the help of one who really "gets it" at a time when you're struggling can be so incredibly valuable for some. Just take into account his needs, and do what you know to be best for your son!
There is a homeschooling group here on cafemom - you can almost certainly get some good advice from those mamas.
I wasnt, but all of my cousins were. I wish I was. Their education was so much better than my PS one. My 15 yr old cousin is in college. No shes not a genius, just a regular kid whos mom took education seriously. (Still made it fun too). My aunt made sure the kids did things with other homeschooling kids in the area and they always took dance or drama lessons so they could meet new people and try new things. They loved being homeschooled. I was always jealous. They always seemed to know way more than I did, and I learned alot from them.
I am now homeschooling my 9 yr old (our first year) and she has told me that there is more work at home, but she is actually learnign and remembering things more here. In PS, she was ahead in language arts but being held back to the other kids levels and was behind in math yet was being pushed ahead to 'stay with the class' and was getting further behind. So this is better for her. Shes doing 5th grade work in LA (shes 4th grade) and is taking her time with her math and actually learning it now and scoring high on the tests I give her cause she can actually learn it now that she has a teacher that can take more time with it. Its all up to the parent on how well they educate their child. :)
I homeschooled for roughly 8 years, age 4 till 6th 6th grade. I don't have time to reply right now but I will come back later on today and do it. Also there is a group on here called Happy Homeschoolers that is great. BTW I LOVED homeschooling and would do it again in a heartbeat. The girls only went to school because we moved to Europe and they needed a place to make English speaking friends and when we moved back to the states they assumed it would be as awesome here as it was there.... It is not but since then I have enrolled in school and had a new baby so we will finish the year as is unless we have to move and then we will go back to HS early but as it is we will start back up next year.
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I was home schooled. My mom pulled me out of the second grade and started home schooling me. She put me in a christian school in 4th and 5th then a public school in 6th the rest I was home schooled...When I say home schooled I dont mean a group or something I mean in my home alone with mom...IT really put a strain on my social life and I had to learn the hard way how to be social...I am extremely shy to meet new people and I find it very very hard to get out and go get em (if you know what I mean) I am very anxious and I know its because I didnt learn how to be social.....But I know its not like that for everyone...Also If anyone has dropped out of school in say the 8th grade and got thier GED they should not homeschool....Everytime I didnt understand something I had to restart and go ALL the way back to the beginning because Why would I ask mom..... Anyways..Plz Excuse me....
It does take some disipline and organization...IMO, but the benefits are huge! I've homeschooled the whole way so far. My kids are 3rd and 1st grade. They love it and although it can be stressful at times, it's definitely for the best. We did look into private christian school, but for the cost, I'd rather spend a fraction of that on curriculum and spend the time with my children. Also, in our area, there are endless amounts of activities. My kids are in art and P.E. classes. Both are in scouts. And my daughter takes dance and my son does sports activities through the Y or our local rec. club. Anyway, they do a ton with other kids and quite honestly are 2 of the most social kids I've ever seen lol. Something to think about as far as socialization....How many hours per day do your children need to be around other children to be "socialized"? I always chuckle when I hear people talk about homeschooled children not being socialized because that's so far from true with most homeschoolers. IMO, my kids don't need to spend 8 hours a day with 25 other kids they're exact same age to be "socialized". Here's a link to a great website with more info and you can find specific info on homeschooling in your state. Best of luck!
School is the only place your children will be "socialized" with only people their own age. When you get out of school, you still have to learn how adapt to people of all ages. I am homeschooling my DD now (she is 3) and she is in gymnastics to be around other people. I just found the library story time and we will be starting that this week as well.
As she ages, we will be going to different places so she can be in situations with various people. And, most public schools allow your child to enroll in extracurricular activities as well. (DD will hopefully be joining the band when she is older)
My friend in high school had been homeschooled up until 9th grade and she was very smart, socialized well, but, was also more mature than her peers (um, us). I think if the parent is taking it seriously, its a great alternative that will get the child far in life. I know my senior yr sister goes to school to socialize. She will tell you that herself. I don't know of many jobs that would rather you be able to socialize over working. Well, maybe sales or telemarketing?
Thank you for the website!! Im still looking at it.. so much information! :)
Quoting nebraskamomto2:It does take some disipline and organization...IMO, but the benefits are huge! I've homeschooled the whole way so far. My kids are 3rd and 1st grade. They love it and although it can be stressful at times, it's definitely for the best. We did look into private christian school, but for the cost, I'd rather spend a fraction of that on curriculum and spend the time with my children. Also, in our area, there are endless amounts of activities. My kids are in art and P.E. classes. Both are in scouts. And my daughter takes dance and my son does sports activities through the Y or our local rec. club. Anyway, they do a ton with other kids and quite honestly are 2 of the most social kids I've ever seen lol. Something to think about as far as socialization....How many hours per day do your children need to be around other children to be "socialized"? I always chuckle when I hear people talk about homeschooled children not being socialized because that's so far from true with most homeschoolers. IMO, my kids don't need to spend 8 hours a day with 25 other kids they're exact same age to be "socialized". Here's a link to a great website with more info and you can find specific info on homeschooling in your state. Best of luck!
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