Homschooling for Son

I would talk to the Dept. of Family and Children Services about how the son is falling behind in his school work. Maybe you could be given custody of him, when they seek how his education is falling.
P. S

Have you had your son evaluated for a learning disability? He seems to be struggling beyond what appears to be normal. Getting him the professional help he needs will help strengthen him emotionally and mentally. I know this must be h*** o* him as well to not be able to keep up with his peers. I tried tutors for my daughter in an effort to catch her up, but the reality of the situation was that she couldn't do the work. After a while the gap just got bigger because her mind just couldn't grasp the concepts. I felt like I was doing her more harm than good by putting so much pressure on her to 'get' it. Once I accepted that, it made schooling better for both of us. And you know what?! She is fine.

To get good homschooling advice look on homeschool boards. I am in a yahoo group called creative home educators , CHE there are a couple groups on yahoo for homeschoolers. Also look on homeschool.com they have message boards with people who can answer your questions.

Mamasource is a great place for questions, but homeschooling has many factors and at the places I listed simply has more people and therefore more advice.

good luck!

If you are going to Homeschool, look in to the K12 academy through the state boe before you buy a curriculum. I've known people who have used this who used to buy curriculum and they have been happy. and it is free. It is like schooling online. Also make sure you document all that his father is doing and not doing if you wish to take custody back. It seems this should be an important aspect of a reason why you should have him with you full time.

Hey there,
I think Homeschooling is a good idea. Where do you live. I know of a homeschooling school that may be an idea. Its in Henry Co. Its called New Creation Center (NCC).Its like a co-op. I hope thing work out for you and your son.

I would encourage you to look seriously at homeschooling him at least for a couple more years to see if you can get help for the areas he is not doing well in. If you can instill a love of learning in him and find out where he is losing it, you can have an eternal impact on him.
There is so much help out there in the Atlanta area -- there are lots of support groups, tutors, classes, etc. What part of town are you in? I can pass on some email loops as a place to start asking for help.
Do not just buy into a curriculum or package without thoroughly talking with lots of homeschoolers though. And read How They Learn -- before you try to teach him in a way that does not mesh with how he learns.
Just saved you months of frustration and lots of $$$!!

S.
hs mom of Jesse (grad) 24, Dale (grad) 19 (both at KSU) and Parker 11.

Hi S., I am an occupational therapy assistant student who just finished an 8 week feild work assignment in the public school system. I don't know what your custody situation entails so I am not sure I have the best approach for you but has your son been tested for possible visual perceptual delays? Are you able to participate in meetings with your son's teachers and school IEP team? Can you and the child's father meet sometime without your son to discuss the problem constructively together?
Thanks Pam

If you have the time, homeschooling is awesome for your child. I think no matter what area you are in there is a great deal of people homeschooling and lots of support groups and activities going on.
You seem like a great mom! Keep it up.

Have you had a chance to speak with his teachers? Has he been tested for a learning disability? I would consider all other options first. I think kids need to be around other kids their age and they miss that if they are homeschooled.