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An Entire Georgia County Could Turn to Homeschooling

I recently wrote an article entitled Clayton County GA Parents Should Look into Homeschooling I do not think I really believed that an entire school district might have no other choice than to actually turn to homeschooling. “The uncertainty has parents flooding waiting lists for private schools, signing up for home schooling and looking at renting apartments in other counties so their children can attend another district.” Even less fortunate than the fact that the schools could lose accreditation is the fact that the districts problems are more board and personality related than education related. Clayton county schools were actually … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

Who Says Homeschoolers Don’t Have a Prom?

I am a bit embarrassed to admit this (not for me but for those who ask me), that after the two big questions: are you qualified to do this, and what about socialization–the next most popular objection to home schooling that I get is that my kids will miss prom. Apparently, prom is an all American rite of passage but even homeschoolers provide alternatives to their kids for the big night! Have a prom For one Midland area home schooling group in Southern Carolina the answer is obvious. Parents and students worked together to provide a prom on their own … Continue reading →

Don’t Homeschool–You’ve Got PMS!

I think I’ve now heard it all. Probably not. . .but I have to wonder how much better it could get. A forum of homeschoolers decided to collectively list arguments that we had heard against homeschooling so that we could put together cogent defenses. There are always two sides to the coin and some of the arguments, such as what to do during the high school years, how to respond to special needs children, and the all important socialization question; warrant our serious consideration. To an extent, it can be beneficial to convince others that we have not entirely lost … Continue reading →

Home Schools Run by Well Meaning Amateurs: Part 1

I was searching for something to blog on when I came across this article from the NEA. In big bold letters it claims, “Schools with Good Teachers are Best Suited to Shape Young Minds.” It summarizes why, in this man’s opinion, homeschooling is simply a bad idea. Our friend, David the custodian at a public school in Illinois, says that teachers have the right training and are the best prepared to teach our children. Parents simply don’t have enough knowledge to teach in all academic areas. What’s interesting is that public school teachers don’t agree: 71% of school teachers felt … Continue reading →

Those Blasted Grass Roots Movements

I recently heard someone comment on how home schooling was one of those “grass roots” movements as if being a “grass roots” movement was a bad thing. Then I thought about it, and I realized he’s right! Grass roots movements simply have to stop! After all, consider earlier historical efforts in grass-rootism. Grass roots movements cause wars! About 200 or so years ago, these people decided that it was unfair to be taxed without having a say in the government. They start talking about it and before you know it–poor England has a grass roots movement on their hands that … Continue reading →

The In-Laws and Your Homeschool

Some people are blessed with absolutely wonderful in-laws who never make a comment regardless of your decisions. They completely respect your parenting boundaries and even if they disagree with you, they’d back you up. Then there are other in-laws who believe that you are single-handedly ruining their grandchildren by home schooling them. Here are a few tips for dealing with those types of in-laws: 1. Show them research. There is tons of research out there that demonstrates the superiority of a home education. Home educated kids are better socialized, better prepared for college, and score better on standardized tests. 2. … Continue reading →