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If you are a parent who is considering homeschooling, it is important to have as much information as possible. This is a decision that will affect the lifestyle of the whole family. In this article I will talk about some of the reasons for and against homeschooling.
first consideration should be whether you have the knowledge and teaching skills to teach children all yours they would be taught in a traditional school setting. Many parents happy homeschooling younger children but when it comes to chemistry or calculus – Yikes! Some parents are very knowledgeable about advanced math or science but are completely clueless about how to teach these concepts to children. It is important to honestly assess their own strengths and abilities.
Another consideration is the time. It can take a long time to plan lessons, acquire the necessary materials, and correct the work of the child, not to mention the daily “classroom” time. Can you afford to quit your job to do this? Do you spend so many hours a day in such close proximity to the little darling? If not, this does not make you a bad parent! We all have different needs for personal time.
Finally, you need to consider changes in the social life of your family. If you decide to leave the job, you will not have professional colleagues to interact with. If your children have been attending a traditional school, they will not be able to see their buddies on a daily basis. Some of your friends may even look at you and your children as strange!
Sounds pretty negative, is not it? So now let’s discuss some of the positive homeschooling.
The choice to homeschool does not mean you and your family to be isolated. There are literally thousands of groups, co-op, and websites for parents who choose homeschooling. You can join local groups that allow you to get together with like-minded parents to share ideas, ask questions, and organize field trips, competitions, games, etc. Your children will have a network of friends to play and learn with.
There are also a lot of homeschooling curriculums that will take the burden off of you. Some annual program bundle and some are delivered to you weekly or monthly. The beauty of these programs is that you can go through them at your own pace, depending on the needs of the child. Be sure to choose a program that includes instructions that gives you teach instructions and answer key.
Finally, parents who choose homeschooling report that they have a greater relationship with their children than they did before. They feel it is the best decision they ever did!
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