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Perceptions of Homeschooling from the Media

by Andrea Hermitt

I just read a 10 page article on homeschooling that showed up in my Google Alerts today. It actually turned out to be dated Oct 5, 1998, but it came to my email box as new news. Still, there were several statements in this article about homeschooling that caught my eye.

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01 Jul 2008 05:20 AM

Why Do Homeschoolers Speak Negatively of Schools?

by Andrea Hermitt

After reading a statement that said many homeschoolers speak negatively of schools, I had to stop and search within myself about the truth in that statement. It is a true and unfortunate fact that some homeschoolers can be quite vocal about their disdain or discomfort with public schools.

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30 Jun 2008 08:51 AM

Homeschool Oversight: Does it Make a Difference

by Andrea Hermitt

If you read the posts on Homeschooling State Requirements, you will find that some states put heavy restrictions on homeschoolers and some put no restrictions on homeschoolers. Lately there has been a call for more homeschooling oversight.

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29 Jun 2008 01:21 PM

If I Didn't Homeschool My Kids

by Andrea Hermitt

If I had a dollar for every time someone said, "If you didn't homeschool your kids, you would have more time for"... They always finish that sentence with something that serves them, or something that they thought was more worthwhile.

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27 Jun 2008 11:48 AM

Why Can't all Homeschoolers Get Along?

by Andrea Hermitt

There's nothing about a group of homeschooling mom's getting together to discuss homeschooling their kids. Often it is a source of encouragement and a much needed time of connection with people who are like minded. Sometimes however, such meetings can get contentious.

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26 Jun 2008 08:18 AM

Homeschool Question: Ideas for an Independent 13 year old

by Andrea Hermitt

Problem: A recent question in the homeschool forum asks for ideas for a boxed curriculum or other independent learning system for an independent 13 year old.

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25 Jun 2008 08:50 AM

Perceptions of Homeschooling: The Weird Issue

by Andrea Hermitt

When I was a teenager, my family (including parents and siblings) used to tease me about being weird and perhaps a bit crazy. The reason was that I was always doing something unexpected, and a bit off color. I said things they did not expect. I had ideas that were a bit unusual.

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24 Jun 2008 03:10 PM

Perceptions of Homeschooling: When others think you are doing a bad job

by Andrea Hermitt

One of the hardest parts of being a homeschooler is dealing with the criticism that goes along with it. Just reading the occasional article or blog makes it clear that by homeschooling people have the perception that we are doing a bad job with my kids.

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24 Jun 2008 12:30 PM

Dealing With Homeschool Inconsistencies

by Andrea Hermitt

In a past article on the Cons of Homeschooling, I responded to stereotypes that people see as cons of homeschooling and also mentioned some of my own ideas about possible cons of homeschooling.

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24 Jun 2008 08:13 AM

California Homeschoolers Wait for Judgment

by Andrea Hermitt

Yesterday was a big day for homeschoolers in California. It is the day the Oral arguments in the Los Angeles 2nd District Court of Appeals were heard regarding the right of homeschoolers to continue teaching kids at home.

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