Do you homeschool your children?

I homeschooled for two years, and am about to start again. The only sort of groups I've ever been part of for homeschooling were e-mail groups. They were okay, but I found I did much better when I followed my own instincts and beliefs. There is plenty of information out there for homeschooling parents, so it's easy to research things and make decisions for yourself. Most homeschoolers, unless they are homeschooling for religious reasons, are not the 'herd mentality' type. We tend to think for ourselves and go our own way to begin with, which is probably why the email groups I was on had so many lively discussions! I can see wanting 'support' when you first start out, especially if you are unsure of your decision. Homeschooling is not for everyone; it takes a lot of dedication and time. But I find it rewarding - at the end of each year, the CAT-5 tests showed my kids working several grade levels above their age groups. And we aren't the 'school at home' type - we don't sit at the table all day with our noses in books. My kids use the internet, watch educational TV (National Geographic, Discovery, Learning Channel, etc), do hands-on activities, explore outdoors, and read books that interest them. The only things I have to sit them down at the table for are math and writing, but even then, I make it fun. Good luck on your adventure, for that's what it truly is!

You can actually do both...homeschool on your own and participate with groups for things like field trips etc.....I homeschooled my kids for two yrs before moving to the U.S and it was the greatest thing I could have done at that time...I didnt join any live groups but I was a member of the Homeschoolers legal association and I did talk to, share info with etc etc other homeschoolers on line and I did have plenty of opportuntities to do field trips etc we just chose not to..

I think that groups are good even if you aren't doing this for religious reasons. I really wish that I had a group around here but there aren't many homeschoolers in my area. It would be helpful though. I'm part of some Yahoo groups now though, which have been OK but just not the same. Brenda Marie Homeschool 4 Us (My homeschool blog): http://homeschool4us.blogspot.com/ My ebook: "Homeschooling Without The Headaches" http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=812683

home schooling is great. i suggest anyone thinking about it give it a try. if you get into a group it does make it better. groups are very easy to find. you can usally call the capital of your state and talk to home schooling divison and ask them for a list of the leaders of groups infomation and they will have all of that for you. there are alot of groups as well online. i live in arkansas and we have so many groups it is surprising. i love home schooling my kids they went to public school for a few years but i prefer the homeschooling and so do they. if i can help in any way just let me know. there are alot of free things to send off for online as well taht makes it easier. really good books to use are alpha omega you can get them at book stores or ebay. ebay is usally cheaper. it goes step by step for each subject has teacher guide and keys. it is very good.

I homeschool, and have since birth. It varies from person to person as to what they need. Here the only group is strongly Christian so i do it without a support group in real life. But I have made many friends online and joined many groups online that I can turn to for advice and encouragement. http://momisteaching.com

Yes, I home school my children and I am thankful that I do. With all of the violence in the schools today, I think that as parents we have to take an active role to protect our kids. We have done this for 4 years now and I think it is the best decision that I ever made. My husband wasn't thrilled with the idea at first,but now he has accepted it and does see a difference in the kids.