Re: What is Homeschooling

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The term 'homeschooling' basically refers to the process in which one or > more children of not more than 2 families are instructed by parents or > legal guardians, or a member of either household. The laws that define > homeschooling vary from State to State. The legal requirements for > establishing a homeschool also vary with the State. > > For most children, the actual process of learning begins much before > school. Many children already know their alphabets, the names of animals, > colors and other more complicated stuff before they reach school. This is > mostly due to the hard work of a member of the family who has taken the > time to teach the child. Homeschooling is just a natural progression from > here. Instead of sending their children to a public school, parents make > their own curriculum and teach their children in ways that best suit the > child. This is homeschooling, in its most simplistic form. > > Before you decide to go in for homeschooling, there are certain important > matters for consideration. First off, meet with parents of other > homeschoolers. Find out the pros and cons of homeschooling. Then ask > yourself why you would want to adopt this method. This is a very important > aspect, as the success of the program depends on the clarity and sincerity > of your purpose. > > Next, it is time to consider the expenses of homeschooling. It may cost > anywhere between a few hundred dollars to a few thousand every year. More > importantly, you are also effectively shutting out any job opportunity for > one of the parents. It is only obvious that one parent will have to stay > at home full time to manage the homeschool. A home-based business however > is a great alternative. > > Are you qualified to take on homeschooling for your children? Teaching is > a continuation of your own learning process. With the advent of the > internet, information is aplenty. There are various books and resources > for those interested in homeschooling. Go through the various methods of > homeschooling and choose one that is most suited to you. It helps if you > know what kind of learning style your child has. Also, find out what your > child feels about homeschooling before you start. > > Every state has its own laws regarding homeschooling. For instance, in > North Carolina, you must first file a 'Notice of Intent' to start a home > school. In this you have to mention if the school is a 'Private church' > school or a 'qualified non-public school'. The persons providing the > education are required to have at least a high school diploma. You have to > maintain an annual record of the child's attendance and disease > immunization. Every year, the child is required to undergo a standardized > test. Each student attending the eleventh grade has to take a nationally > standardized test. These are the requirements in North Carolina, but it is > enough to give you a good idea of what homeschooling entails. > > Homeschooling may seem like a lot of fun and freedom from the outside. > However, things are seldom as simple as they seem. Homeschooling is a lot > of added responsibility and hard work. But, if successful, it will forge a > strong bond of love and respect between parent and child, while providing > your child with the best form of education he needs. > > Read More at
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