With Charlie not being able to attend school this year I am struggling as I do not want him to be behind when he starts next year. I am trying to decide if I should put him in Kindegarden or move him into first, If I do first I know I am going to have to really buckle down and work with him. My thing is I am not sure what all he should know to start either grade.
So then I go back to if I did Homeschool I could teach him at my own level and teach him what I would like for him to know. Like Praying. Which is a big thing in our home. So I thought I would share the following article with you and then ask you for your thoughts Please.
Homeschooling has become increasingly popular in recent years. Over the years there have been many arguments regarding home schooling. Experts say that there are advantages and disadvantages when you homeschool your child. Many feel that the disadvantages are far outweighed by the advantages and opt to home school their children as opposed to sending them to a traditional brick and mortar school.
The reason many families prefer homeschooling is because of the diversity. Parents get to choose which curriculum their child uses depending on which home school route they take.
There are free homeschool option where the family is provided with everything the child needs to learn including a great curriculum depending on which state you live in. There are also low cost options where the child doesn't receive books but instead does every single lesson on the computer.
There are virtual private schools as well where the parent pays for the education the same as if their child attended a traditional private school. This choice would only be a problem if the family was unable to afford the monthly or yearly payments. A parent could even opt to a hire tutor that comes out to the home to teach their child. However some parents decide to go it alone and come up with their own curriculum after doing some research.
Each family has to make the choice best for their child. Just as all children are not the same there is not one clear cut way for home schooling. Many of the options could work if applied properly.
Homeschooling can enhance the families relationship as they spend more time together learning, sharing and growing together. Parents will spend more time with their children. For families who are having a hard time communicating, parent and child will learn to communicate even better with each other. Communication is very important and will improve as both parties speak and listen to each other often.
Homeschooling parents feel good knowing that they can watch their young ones blossom as they learn in a safe environment. In particularly violent neighborhoods home schooling can be a safe way to ensure your child a good education.
Homeschooling doesn't mean that a child has to be anti-social as the parent can plan fun educational trips as well as meet up with other home schooled children and their parents. Arts and crafts, music and gym can also be done at home. If they parents get creative they can create a wonderful experience for their child.
Some public learning environments might not be as conducive for learning as the child deals with situations that could affect them socially mentally and academically. It is much easier for a child to learn in calm stress free environment.
This is not to say that all traditional schools are bad learning environments because there are some great brick and mortar schools out there depending on where you live or if you can afford the tuition if it is a private school.
If you are going a costly route with your child's home school education you may find that you can cut back in other ways to accommodate your new budget.
Homeschooling can be a wonderful option for you and your young children. You can even continue their home school education until they graduate from high school if you like.
