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Home Schooling and Employment
Asked by A.H. from Philadelphia
on August 12, 2009
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I am a single mom and will be home schooling my son. My problem is: I live with my parents and would like to contribute to the bills. Does anyone know of how I can bal...
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- Hi A. Have you every thought about a work at home business? I work my business 20-25 hours a week around my families schedule, I also have a home daycare. If you want...
- Hi A., I and my husband own a very successful marketing business and we are looking to expand in the PA area.We need 2-3 key people who are self motivated,ambiti...
- I am homeschooling during the day and working in the evening. I set up my schedule so that we have the required 5 hours a day for school. If needed, my son can do so...
Considering Half-day Private Kindergarten or Holding Back 5Year Old, Need Advice
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on April 18, 2008
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My middle son is turning 5 next month and should start Kindergarten this Fall. I had him in a Pre-K program in Lewisville until we moved April 1 to Plano. Although he ...
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- This is a very common issue for boys. I would recommend holding him out of kinder for a year and keeping him in pre-k. Check with local churches and even the school di...
- Hi, My daughter turns 5 in june and we had the option to send her to kindergarten or Prek-5. I really struggled with the decision. Most of the kids that would be in...
- There is a great Kindergarten at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Allen. The school is a preschool & kindergarten program. Check out their website at www.grace-efc.o...
I Am Seeking the Best Info on Home Schooling in FL
Asked by M.P. from Orlando
on October 10, 2007
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Hello Ladies, I wanted to find out if anyone here home schools. I have had some issues in school with grades and test I just really feel that I need to do this for my ...
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- Hi, I don't know where you live in Florida but if you go to meeetup.com and look under education there are a couple of home schooling groups in the area...maybe they c...
- Hi Maria I know what you mean that it gets confusing, but that really is great because that means you have lots of options. I was, just like so many moms that are ...
- Florida Virtual School offers online courses grades 6-12 for FREE. Go to www.flvs.net for more information. They offer 64 courses and your child will have a certifie...
Home Schooling
Asked by V.R. from Dallas
on July 31, 2009
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I'm thinking about homeschooling my 12,10 and 7 year old any advice on what materials and support groups in the plano area?
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- You might want to check out http://www.peachonline.org/ if you don't mind something in support of Christianity. If so you might Google it for something in Plano. I kno...
- Congratulations! Don't just think about it, do it! You won't regret it! Join PEACH--it's a support group/field trip resource--peachonline.org Check out Amblesi...
- The best local bookstore for homeschooling is Home Educators Resource, in Lewisville. They have a lot of knowledge (and combined homeschooling experience) with local ...
Home Schooling?
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2009
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I am interested in any information on home schooling. Pros/Cons? How do you feel children can benefit from this or do they "miss out" in any way?
Thanks!
Amy
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- Look into Connections Academy, its a state run virtual school, you'll need a computer. My daughter used it through junior high and missed out on all the drama of bull...
- I homeschool all three of my children and they're all a year ahead of their peers. I've been homeschooling for nine years. My daughter went to school one year because ...
- It matters what you mean by "miss out". Sure they won't be with their peers every day, but then again they won't be bullied, or learn cussing on the playground, or be...
Seeking Experiences from Adults Who Were Homeschooled
Asked by G.S. from Washington DC
on July 30, 2009
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I have seen threads asking advice about home schooling but I would like to hear from adults who were homeschooled. If you were homeschooled, do you believe you had a s...
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- I have not read the other responses, so... Homeschooling can have many wonderful benefits...given your daughters allergies, you can more easily control what she enc...
- I was not homeschooled, but I have friends who were and/or doing the same with their children. It is actually something I hope to learn more about as I am pursuing a d...
- before i respond to you, i want to respond to the poster who feels that homeschooling your child will be isolating her and denying her the opportunity to interact and ...
Need Advice About Home Schooling.
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 17, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I have a 4 1/2 year old who is currently attending a Pre-k here in the school district. He will be in Kindergarten next year and my husband and I have b...
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- I love homeschooling my son. He is in first grade and we are having a ball. We use sonlight www.sonlight.com I just laugh at the people who talk about social skills...
- C., I'd love to have you over to look at all my pre-K and K curriculum. I have a 3 1/2 year boy old who's pushing to read and an 8 month old girl who's eating books. ...
- Hi C., There is an online homeschool program called K-12 that is run by the state of Texas so that it is accredited and it's free!! Look it up and see what you thi...
I Am Thinking About Homeschooling My Son Need Advice
Asked by S.L. from Pittsburgh
on February 21, 2009
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my son has had problems since we bought our house and he started this new school 4 yrs ago..the teachers and students are really mean to him and anything that goes wro...
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- S., there was a lot of information missing from your post. It is obvious your son needs help. How could this go on for 4 years with no action being taken on your...
- Hi S., I'm soo sorry your son is going thru this in school! My oldest 2 went to public school and had to deal with the peer pressure. If I could do it over with...
- When you pull your son out of school make sure you take time to desensitize him from the whole school experience. Don't go right into homeschooling. He needs time to...
Seeking Help on Home-schooling
Asked by K.A. from Tuscaloosa
on October 24, 2008
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I'm home-schooling Mary-Tyne now & shes not interested in tha' Bible how do I do it any1????
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- What specifically are you asking for help with? There is alot of great Christian curriculum out there that is based on the Bible. A child not interested in the Bible...
- I was homeschooled K through 12. It's sucks to say this but, sometimes the Bible is a little on the boring side. You just have to bring it down to a level that a young...
- There are a lot of teen curriculums that go according to the bible. 21st Century Christian has a catalogue online. I'm sure you could find something she's interested...
Need Advice on Home Schooling Please!!!
Asked by J.K. from Knoxville
on April 15, 2009
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I have recently found out about some issues with my daughter and school. Long story short, we were told to think about home schooling. I've never thought about this ...
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- Hi J., I am in the same boat you are. Debating homeschooling. Several of my friends are doing it and really enjoy it. I am ernestly praying about it for me 6 and 10...
- First, find some homeschool groups in the area and see what is available as far as groups to be involved with, check out curriculum, etc. Don't know what state you ar...
- I was homeschooled myself so I wanted to adress the social aspect of your question. It depends on the district your in I suppose but my friends just got me tickets to...
