But I Want to Go to School!
AN A TO Z ARTICLE
Some homeschooling parents reason that a teenager, especially one who has recently experienced both school and homeschooling, should have a say in how he pursues his education. By Cafi Cohen.
Public School or Homeschool?
AN A TO Z ARTICLE
It seems that into many homeschooling families' journeys comes a fork in the road; a time to decide between continuing on the homeschooling path or to travel the road that leads to public school attendance. By Linda Dobson.
Are you Anxious about Homeschooling your High School aged Child?
When we first started to home educating, I remember thinking that we might do this until 8th grade, but certainly not beyond! As the concept of home education moves beyond its early years, more and more resources have become available and are being developed. By Pat Fenner.
Burn-out
Many homeschooling parents talk about burn-out, and imply that
homeschooling their children is burning them down. We believe
that most homeschooling parents were burnt-out long before their
children were born.
But I Wanna Go To School!
Explain the real freedoms and joys association with homeschooling.
Tell them the drawbacks of public schooling as well. Then sit
back and be prepared to listen to the concerns of your child.
Find out why they want to attend school. The more specific the
answer, the better. By Cindy Englan Stanley, RMEC.
Confessions of a (Spasmodic) Homeschooling Mom
The constant tumult and chaos homeschooling brings is more than many moms can handle for long without suffering a complete spiritual and intellectual breakdown. By Laurisa White Reyes, HEM J/F 08.
Do public high schools accept homeschool credits when a homeschooler enrolls in public high school?
Recently a few parents have asked whether public schools can refuse to accept credits from non-accredited schools, including private homeschools. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. HSC.
The Challenge of Older Children
I wrote this piece hoping to provide some food for thought for
these parents who have kept their children out of compulsory
school programs, but, faced with the challenges of older children,
are wondering if they should enroll their kids in school now.
By Eileen Yoder, HEM.
Encouragement for Homeschool Moms
This is NOT how it was supposed to be. You begin to wonder if
a stranger would do a better job teaching your child than you
are. You wake up too tired for your own quiet time and feel like
there is no longer time for Bible and devotion with your children
when they are struggling to finish all the other ''mandatory
stuff". By Patti Love Johnson.
High School: A Great Time to Homeschool
Homeschooling high school is a huge commitment, but if you have
homeschooled before, you already know the price of commitment.
You have also seen some of the fruits of your labor. Why quit
while you're ahead? By Jeanne Gowen Dennis
I Was a Homeschool Dropout
I thought teaching my kids at home was the best thing for our
family. But God had another lesson plan. By Dawn C. Pitsch
Running Through Walls
Like marathoners, most parents who homeschool children through
high school also hit the wall. - Cafi Cohen [HEM]
Should You Put the Kids Back in School?
When well-planned lessons continue to bomb, when routine household
chores pile up, when bills and other family responsibilities
multiply, homeschooling parents may look for other schooling
alternatives.
Ten Reasons to Homeschool Through High School
When our children reach the high school years, we begin to question whether homeschooling can really provide them with what they need‹spiritually, socially, and academically. By Elizabeth Smith.
Winter Doldrums
My point is that the grinding repetitiveness of being a mother at home with your children day after day after day, in the middle of a winter that is apparently not ever going to end, is probably one of the single biggest reasons for our at least fantasizing about putting them all in school. By Karen Vogel, HEM J/F 08.
