Home Schooling

All of the Unites States' fifty states have legalized home schooling, but each state has their own unique guidelines and rules about the entire process of this form of education. Parents who are interested in their children starting homeschooling should first do research about the guidelines and laws that their resident state has. Parents should...

Home schooling is the method whereby children are educated at home, instead of in a more traditional public or private school setting. Most often, the teacher in a home school situation is the parent of that child.There are two sides to the home schooling debate. Those who are opposed to home schooling feel that it does not provide the best standardized...

When a friend of mine announced her decision to take her two nine year old boys out of the local public school and teach them at home many people said that she had to be out of her mind.When you think about it this would seem like a perfectly reasonable reaction not simply because the public school system has evolved over many years and developed...

There are many, quality studies that indicate that practical home schooling on average develops better quality students. Part of this effect can be explained by observing that parents that have a say on tuition no matter which route they adopt. A parent that's truly involved in the education of their children assists in motivating the student,...

In the 1980's, a number of conservative Christians pursued the legality of home schooling that led to its open acceptance in all States. Some parents protect their kids' values and formation by opting to teach them at home and away from uncontrollable influences in the public schooling setting. This has resulted to about 1.1 million homes having...

It's 5:30 a.m. on a summer day. I should be sleeping like the rest of the world, ensconced in a woolly blanket of certitude that there is no work today, only vacation. But I can't really sleep. It's the first day of school, you see.There is an old theory of learning that says education isn't about teaching students new things but only about reminding...

Homeschooling may not actually really be "home" schooling anymore, this is because many very smart people have set up home-schooling networks in the United States and there are nearly 1,000 of them now. In these networks the parents and groups get together to assist the each of the parents to do it right. In the past there have been many critics...

If you have an autistic child, then you are aware of the many challenges you face raising your child. With the behavioral problems that many autistic children suffer from, raising an autistic child may feel like two full-time jobs at times. Educating an autistic child is also a difficult task that must be fully thought out.While public schools...

Whenever the topic of family education faces, a question is raised to be sure - that of socialization. While even the most cynical skeptics can't deny that there are several advantages of home schooling (such as children at home have better results in all areas than their public school or private) They seem to dwell on the social aspects of family...

Home schooling is a choice many thousands of families have made as the educational option for their children. What is it? And, is it for you? I'm sure lots of questions have been raised if you're leaning in this direction for your kids. Now is certainly the time to ask those questions. It's best to be informed and do your research before committing...

Many parents, faced with inadequate schooling for their children or a child's particular educational needs that a district can not effectively handle, choose instead to home school their child. Home schooling - when done appropriately and responsibly - can be enormously effective in educating children in particular situations. However, qualified...

When young people are told that they are going to be home schooled you get a mixed bag of reactions. Some will be extremely angry at being taken away from their school and friends. They will be upset that roadmap to college will change drastically and will affect the college they gain entrance to.Then others will be extremely happy. These are...

If you are planning to put your kids in home school, it is important that you learn some basics tips to help you prepare for homeschooling. Of course, it is important that you also can provide the best education and learning to your kid as well even if they are not going to school.If you are planning to set up a home school education, which is...

Several different research studies have established that home schooling has benefits which simply are not available to children in the US public school system, and those parents in a position to do so may want to home school beginning as quickly as they can. For those who do want to home school, finding the best way to begin is essential.Doing...

Home Schooling the United States has no specific Federal Law. As per the 10th United States Constitution Amendment, it makes clear the government has high regards for education and therefore all matters are bestowed in the hands of the states. US Constitution makes it pretty clear that the government shall neither interfere nor control with education,...

Home school programs are the option for parents who feel public schools are deficient in prime education and in safety. The questions many people ask is, are home schooled kids lacking suitable socialization and what is the rewards and disadvantages from home schooling? Contrary to public-school children, children who are taught at home are not...

Statistics show that elementary home schooling is the ideal time to start a home schooling program for a child. Children who enter home schooling during the elementary years are the students that tend to succeed the most. Throughout the course of their home schooling, these children will reach the highest level of academics when compared to...

When it comes to home schooling, your role as the teacher is of utmost importance. You naturally are a good teacher for your kids so adapting to this role as home school teacher should be a natural gravitation. Your job is to educate your child on the subjects that they need to learn, all while being there as a parent to help and support your...

There's no turning back now! We joined the ranks of the home school movement! We actually left behind the traditional brick and mortar school system. We did? Yikes! How the heck did I do this alone AND find the right path or "home school program" that was perfect for our family?The biggest question was can I do this? Eek! I realized I was about...

Giggling, tickling, whispering, and chatting--these behaviors are fine at home. But, when your kids are in school, then these behaviors are inappropriate. Because school occurs in the home, clarifying expectations without seeming contradictory can be difficult. How can you communicate rules in a way that is clear to your student?As the fourth...

At first glance the terms "hitting the road" and "hitting the books" might appear mutually exclusive. But if you home school your children and have access to a motor home, read on.Your one room school house on wheels.One of major concerns of parents who decide to home school their children is that their child is not exposed to the wide array...

Whether you are home schooling your child yourself, or in an online school, the question will inevitably come up about their socialization. You may hear this from relatives, friends or acquaintances. You may also have these nagging doubts yourself.Socialization is a broad term. By this, does one mean that the student will not be exposed to diverse...

Parents have found that learning from the comforts of your own home can lead to a high-quality education tailored specifically to their children. And after all, one of the most oft-cited reasons for homeschooling is the opportunity to dictate your child's education.Studying at home is for people who are determined to earn a diploma, but are unable...

Home schooling is a popular way to educate children all around the globe for a variety of reasons. Main home schooling pros and cons follow.ConsLevel of Learning - Too many people think that those children who are home schooled will not receive appropriate levels of education compared to students learning in public and private schools. On the...

In this article I am going to tell you what you need to consider when it comes to home schooling your special needs child. The reason I am going to tell you this is because people generally tend to have very definite opinions on home schooling and as a parent of a special needs child, this may be an option you wish to consider.In this article...

Home-school is the term given to the education of a child at home. This is usually given by parents and rarely by tutors. This method of education is very popular in US and many parents opt this way of education for their children rather than choosing regular public and private schools. The reason for choosing a home school might be different...

So what does it take to home school your child or children?  If you are at the stage of considering home schooling your children then read on as I am going to cover some of the considerations that you need to bear in mind when making this decision.First of all there is the time that it takes and by this you need to think not only about the...

Making the important decision to home school your children is not one to be taken lightly as there are many considerations to think of first as well as specific requirements to be followed to ensure your child receives the education they so rightly deserve.Getting Started with Home SchoolingThe prospect of home schooling is often a daunting one...

I went to the home school store yesterday to purchase some curriculum for our new school year. In our city, that's one of the best places to meet and socialize with other home schooling families.We're starting our sixth year of home schooling, so not much fazes me anymore, but one mother there was just starting her second year, and her children...

Once upon a time home schooling was rare. The only parents who took their children out of the state education were generally seen as irresponsible and to the outside world looked like they were trying to make a radical statement - as if they were making a declaration of independence from the rest of the school system.How times have changed. According...