Home Schooling: Tween
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Why Do You Homeschool?
Asked by G.H. from Chicago
on March 20, 2010
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I wanted to ask all the Homeschool Moms why they decided to homeschool. Was it for a specific reason or reasons? How long have you been homeschooling? How long do yo...
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- We homeschool because we don't like the public school system and the values of the other kids around us. My SD was in first grade and she told me a story about how her...
- JC, How timely of you to ask this question- there was just a homeschooling conference in St. Charles this weekend. I was there as a vendor and have been there two y...
- I never intended to homeschool. It was a last minute decision we haven't regretted since... We only have two Catholic schools in our area, and one public school. ...
Homeschool or Not? Why?
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on October 13, 2012
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I'm very interested in hearing your perspective either for or against homeschooling.
I think it can be a contentious subject, with strong points of view either fo...
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- We chose to homeschool. I don;t believe there is a one right fit for any family and we need to be respectful of each other's choices. We have many reasons for homesc...
- I can't help but be suspicious of your motives for posting this. Do you really want to know and respect the reasons why parents choose a certain academic path, or are...
- I homeschool my three. And this is my 6th year homeschooling. Socialization is no issue. My kids are out and about in the community socializing with people of ALL...
Homeschooling
Asked by L.R. from Phoenix
on January 18, 2009
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Is anyone planning on homeschooling or does anyone know of a great homeschooling network/websites/co-op? We are seriously considering homeschooling our girls and would...
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- Hello L., For preschool I used lapbooks for my boys. They really enjoyed doing them and I had fun. I got most of my ideas for them at www.lapbooklessons.com. It is ...
- my husband and i coach a wrestlign team and all i can say is tomake sure that the kids do wome kind of extracurricular activity whether attached to the local school...
- You could try the Arizona Virtual Academy - it's an on-line program that provides materials, books, computers (pretty much everything) with local groups who meet and d...
Home School
Asked by C.H. from St. Louis
on March 19, 2008
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We are considering pulling our 9 yr old 4th grader out of public school next year because of the poor school system in our neighborhood. She is very bright and has a p...
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- I pulled my 8year old and my 11 year old out of public school last december. It is a HUGE decision but it has been the best one we have made for our children. our olde...
- Hi C., I know how you're feeling, my husband and I are talking about doing the same due to our son seeming to get bored at school. All I can say is that I've been res...
- I went to private school for a while when I was in 5th grade. Hated every moment of it and was in public schools prior and after that. I liked the public schools a ...
Bed Time for 10 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on May 5, 2008
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I am the mother of 3 healthy, active children. Recently, my husband and I have been in disagreement about what time my oldest (10 years old) should be allowed to stay...
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- I put my 4th grader to bed around 8/8:30. We start with brushing teeth, reading to him, etc at 8, and it's between 8:30/8;45 by the time I turn out the light. He doesn...
- My son just turned 11 in March. Because you are the one that gets them down and up then you know what is best. I would probably try letting him stay up another 15 mi...
- Children definitely need sleep for their overall health and brain power, but keep in mind every child is has a different body clock. Some are set a little later than o...
14 Year Old Thinks Rules Too Strict - NO MORE RESPONSES PLEASE. THANKS for ALL!
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on December 8, 2008
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My 14 year old daughter seems to think a few of my rules are too strict. So, she asked me if I’d get the opinion of other mothers – particularly those I don’t k...
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- Hi K., I have 3 children(9,5 and 2) so I'm not dealing with this yet but I think your rules are reasonable. I do feel you can compromise some on the 2 per month ...
- I think the rules you have in place are very generous. My 14 yr old does not have such freedoms. Everything she does is monitored,from her online activites to her phon...
- I am a mother of 5 and I really think that your rules are "very" GOOD. She is lucky to have a curfew of 10p.m. When my kids were at the age of 13 to 16, their curfew w...
Beginning to Homeschool
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on February 15, 2008
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hi, are there any homeschoolers out there? i have made the decision to homeschool my 2 youngest, and am just wondering how to get started. please don't tell me all t...
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- HI J., IL and Texas are the best states you can be in if you want to home school your children. I have 6 children and home schooled 3 of the children for years. T...
- I think that if you do a google search or yahoo search for your area, you can find guidelines that you will need when teaching your children at home. Also I think tha...
- I would recommend Homeschool Legal Defense Association. Join that, and they have all the information you need to help you get started. They have a terrific website. ...
To the Homeschooling Moms
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on July 19, 2011
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So, I have a 3 year old son and a 1 year old daughter that I want to homeschool. There is a head start opening up this fall and I don't know if I want to put my son in...
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- I did homeschooling just teaching my 9 yr old then we used iQAcademyTX and they had things setup for the kids to meet and even see the teacher online 3 times a week. ...
- I am not a homeschooling mom because we have a great ISD system in my area of TX. I know of very few people in my area who home school and there is nothing wrong with...
- Choose activities. Mine do soccer, fencing, art classes, cub/girl scouts, youth/church group, swim team, sewing lessons at Joann's, sports camp this summer, youth ba...
Homeschooling Only Children
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on December 10, 2010
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Just wondering how many of you are homeschooling your only child?
How do they like it? :)
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- Hello T. L, Hummingbird wrote: "Homeschooling also limits "ideas" being heard from other children. I love the homeschooling concept, but it definitely has to ...
- My kids go to public school, but my BF's little brothers are homeschooled and LOVE IT!! They had been having problems at their private school, so my [almost] MIL decid...
- I homeschooled my oldest for a while(3rd grade) but with a new baby in the house it became impossible after a while. She is back to school and is very happy, I haven't...
Homeschooling Questions
Asked by H.T. from Anchorage
on April 11, 2008
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Homeschooling moms. What's your favorite thing about homeschooling. What made you decide to start? Why do you believe it was the right choice for your family. Do you p...
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- Hi H., I decided to homeschool after reading some books by John Holt and Dorothy and Raymond Moore. I liked their "natural learning" approach. But it's what you di...
- I love homeschooling for the flexibility and freedom. And also I just love being w/my kids. My kids are both very smart, imaginitive and active and are not limited t...
- Hello H., My favorite thing about homeschooling was getting to spend more time with my only child. He attended private school until eighth grade and time was just m...
