What do moms think of Homeschooling?

Tally - posted on 01/11/2010

Quoting Melissa:

I have been a teacher for 10 years. I do feel that there ares some benefits to home schooling but I wouldn't go that route. There are socialization aspects that go along with taditional schools that parents could not possible make up for at home.( friendships, competition, group work, plays, physical play time........ )Academically, you may be able to provide for your child but children need socialization just as much as academics :) good luck :)

I don't mean to be disrespectful ... but this is the farthest from the truth... and actually has become a private joke amongst us home schoolers.  Home schooling does not mean being stuck at home 24/7.. There are so many wonderful activities that my kids are involved with... sometimes I have to be careful that they don't socialize too much, and get some work done.   When you home school, you simply ge to choose whom the kids will socialize with!  I have 5 children - ages ranging from 4 -19.   My 19 year old for example who has already graduated, still thanks me to this day for home schooling her.  She was very involved in many activities.  Dance, drama, political club, youth group, 4H... She did not miss a thing.

Tally - posted on 01/11/2010

I am a homeschooling mom... going on my 15th year. I am absolutely convinced this was the right choice for my kids... but really ...there's so much to say about it. I know that there's a group here on COM, you might want to join this group:

Homeschooling Moms on Circle of Moms

And maybe see if your local library has a few books on home schooling. It is much better to do your research first... decide if it's for you... and what style of home schooling you fit into.
Also... find a support group in your area, and get to know some of the moms. Many groups will have monthly meetings for the moms to chat about topics.
One of the benefits to home schooling is that you really get to decide who your children will be spending time with... so to some degree you have control on what type of friends they will have. This is huge to me.
Feel free to contact me any time... my email is mom4wellness@live.com

make it a great day!
Tally

Amanda - posted on 01/11/2010

I am personally pulling my children out of public school to homeschool. I feel like I can give them more of what they need at home. My daughter is home this year and she loves it. I feel like they were really falling behind in public school because they don't get enough one on one attention. That is just my opinion.

Jodi - posted on 01/11/2010

I have been considering the same thing...my daughter is only 10 months...but I figured if I was thinking of it, I might as well learn what i need to learn and take as much time as I needed to figure it out. I have a cousin who was homeschooled and I asked her to share her thoughts on her own experience and she shed a different light on the matter that I had not seen before. If you're interested in reading it, let me know...I do not want to post it publicly as it was between the two of us, but I would be willing to send it to you via private message if you are interested. :) Message me to let me know if you would like to read it.

Kellie - posted on 01/11/2010

I agree with the socialization issue. In my resarch, I have found that there are homeschooling groups that get together once a week for trips and group activities to promote socialization. I am also hoping that the schools here accept homeschoolers in band/chorus or other activities. Having them at home, from what I am reading, my protect them from the bullying and teasing that seems rampant in public schools, and from my experience in HS, the peer pressure and clicky groups that are created. I need to do more research, and I will take the advice of visiting some homeschool groups to talk to the moms and get more feedback. THanks for all your posts!

Kristina - posted on 01/11/2010

I just started homeschooling my son, he's seven and it's the best! You do have to have a lot of patience, as far as socialization, No worry's there are a lot of resources for extra curricular activities, and some charter schools pay for them!

Jennifer - posted on 01/11/2010

If I ever decide to homeschool then I will make sure that my son participates in other group activities outside of the home. The lack of group socialization is what worries me the most about homeschooling him.

Melissa - posted on 01/11/2010

I have been a teacher for 10 years. I do feel that there ares some benefits to home schooling but I wouldn't go that route. There are socialization aspects that go along with taditional schools that parents could not possible make up for at home.( friendships, competition, group work, plays, physical play time........ )Academically, you may be able to provide for your child but children need socialization just as much as academics :) good luck :)

Jade - posted on 01/11/2010

pros..

you will be in total control

it can take place at a time and place to suit you both

the bond with your child will stay strong

individual attention

you have your childs best interest at heart

work at your childs pace



Cons...

can you offer your child all the help they need, especially as they get older and more advanced?

are you organized and disaplined enough yourself to get enough work done?

do you really have enough uninterupted time to devote?



I did it for a while when my daughter was nine. Get lots of advise and see if there is a local group you can join before you make a decision.

Good luck x