Decompression and Poor Spellers
Readers respond to a teen's decompression time and kids who have
trouble with spelling. By Laura Weldon, HEM N/D01.
Exploring the Ultimate Urban Legend: Homeschooled Teens
Homeschooling will not liberate parents from discussions or arguments with their teens about appropriate attire, activities, friends, music, movies, social behavior, dating, sex, drugs, and the rest of the items on the agenda. By Diane Flynn Keith.
Homeschooling Teens
The idea of homeschooling through high school can be scary. Parents tell me, "I could never homeschool my teen - I barely got through some of my own high school classes!" But homeschool advocates are discovering there's a better way for teens to learn, and homeschooling your high-schooler may be easier than you think. By Isabel Shaw.
Interview with Grace Llewellyn: Champion of the Unschooled
By Neysa C.M. Jensen, HEM July 98. Who is this author who advocates
in her books for teenagers to drop out of school and get a real
life?
The Myth of Perfect Children
Tamra Orr reminds us that it's important to realize that homeschooling
is not an impenetrable force field that protects our sons and
daughters. By Tamra B Orr, HEM M/A 05.
The Prom and Learning at Grade Level
It's possible to participate in fun high school stuff and still
homeschool. Ask yourself this question: are my children behind
in following their interests and learning how to accomplish those
goals that relate to their interests? By Carol Narigon HEM M/J
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The "S" Word
Cafi Cohen found that after they started homeschooling, her teens
had many more friends because they had more time to spend making
and keeping friends.
Teen Years and Beyond
Homeschooling with a teen through high school can be a daunting
proposition to even the most veteran homeschooler. HSC's From
Chaos to Confidence.
Tales from Cat’s House of Homeschooled Kits!
Catherine Bratton, "Cat" to her friends, is homeschooling one teen and one almost-teen boys, her "kits." She has spoken at the HSC conference in Sacramento. Watch her presentation, but be ready to hit the pause button!
