home school
By wg62914
@wg62914 (53)
United States
April 28, 2009 11:28am CST
Hello, I was wonering who is home schooling thier kids now? Have you always done this? Or did your kids atend public school and then you decided to home school? My kids have always been in public school. but my 14 has missed many days to migraines, and even though he has excised notice, some teachers are still trying to lower his grade becaue of attendence. I am seriouly consideing home school him.
Any thoughts, ideas?
4 responses
@zoey7879 (3092)
• Quincy, Illinois
28 Apr 09
If I didn't have some serious health issues that leave me wanting a great deal of rest each day, I would home school mine without a second thought. The public schools where I live are rather horrible. All year, they have been greatly irresponsible for any money that I've had to send with my child... I sent her to school with 5 boxes of crayons.. and the teacher took them. Now a week ago she sends home a note complaining that all of the students have ran out of crayons and to send more for their math homework because if they use the incorrect colors for the assignments they will be marked wrong... and spelling, well.. we won't even get started on my daughter's teacher's spelling abilities - or lack thereof.
Btw wg62914.. lol we're in the same state. Once a grade is earned and recorded and there is no proof of cheating, it's quite possible for the legality of the action of changing the grade to be challenged, especially if the absences are excused. ( i had a teacher that used to change any grade of a 75% of lower to a 0% in the gradebook just because if "You can't do better than that you don't deserve a grade at all).
@wg62914 (53)
• United States
28 Apr 09
Yes my son had a teacher last year that was the utmost of a jerk. I was in college and the only time h would schedule a conference was when i had class. well if you are familiar with my id number then you must be very clsoe to me. i would for us to become friends, if you wish. i dont know how to add you though iam new here and just learning the basics.
@zoey7879 (3092)
• Quincy, Illinois
28 Apr 09
Yeah, the closest city to me would be Springfield.. but its still 45 miles or so away.
@kellyt82 (204)
• United States
28 Apr 09
My child is too young for school, but I have seriously been considering homeschool. I have quite a lot of time before I have to decide. The one thing that is swaying me away from it is the lack of socialization my son would get at home. If your child has already missed alot of school due to migraines, homeschooling maybe be a wise choice for you.
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
10 May 09
I home schooled my kids for a couple of years due to my son's severe asthma condition. I totally enjoyed that time I spent with them. I think home schooling is okay if you can cover all the bases. The most detrimental can be (but not with all children) is the social aspect. However, most areas have strong home school groups that meet weekly or every other week. In these meetings the parents and children can socialize and also have specialized classes where each parent who desires to can teach an area in which they specialize. It could be an instrument, sewing, carpentry or any other non-book skill. It can also be science or like a math camp. There are many options out there now! A science museum near our home had a special day once a month in which they taught classes for only home schooled students. so.. if your son needs a more comfortable environment in which to learn, and you can cover the bases... I say go for it. Check the laws regarding home schooling in your area too.
