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

By: Janis B

Janis B — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:56:01 +0000

State rules are different but in N.C., your mom could not legally home school your son unless she was his legal guardian.
Home school works for us and according to statistics, it works for many families.
I think it will be the education choice for more families each year. Janis B

By: Katie bb

Katie bb — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:51:19 +0000

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. Katie bb

By: LVE_1988

LVE_1988 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:22:39 +0000

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. LVE_1988

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:58:02 +0000

1-888-YOUR K12 LOVE IT!
I have a son with Autism and a stepdaughter with out. Public school is a no no for us tried it this is better. Barbara

By: charles l

charles l — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:19:15 +0000

i think homeschooling is a good idea because it lets you set what your child learns and the time you want to teach. it opens a lot of new doors to newer opportunities for you and your child.

by the way i am a home schooled student and i am loving it. charles l

By: glurpy

glurpy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:57:32 +0000

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 glurpy

By: Jessi J

Jessi J — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:12:23 +0000

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 Jessi J

By: Vocal Democrat

Vocal Democrat — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:43:14 +0000

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! Vocal Democrat

By: Catie

Catie — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:38:08 +0000

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. Catie

By: Doodlestuff

Doodlestuff — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:58:09 +0000

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. Doodlestuff