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Topic: Homeschooling....
Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: Homeschooling....
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 6:14am
Okay, so discuss 
Would you? Wouldn't you? Do you? Do you know someone who does? Advantages from your P.O.V? Disadvantages? -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
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Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 7:00am
Sorry, no I don't home school and never could - just would not work with me  But I really wanted to say how much I  your blog 
Perhaps check out the Pioneer Woman blog - she is American and home schools her 4 kids. There is a section on her blog about homeschooling. You may fine it interesting. Disclaimer - it is a very addictive site -------------   
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Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 7:57am
Sorry forgot the link 
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Posted By: nicandtyler
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 9:08am
Hmmm, I have absolutely nothing against it, but don't think that personally I could do it, I don't know anyone who does, but it would be interesting to hear about it, I can definitely see why people do it though  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: fattykat
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 9:20am
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I did correspondence from the age of about 6 ½ through to the beginning of high school. I loved it. I could get my school work done early in the day and spend heaps more time playing. I think I thrived on the one on one tuition also.
When I started high school I was in the top 5% of pupils my age in the county……boy did that go down hill attending school! I struggled in the first year as I had pretty much done all the work that was being taught so got bored (I had already done that years work in English, Maths and History so relaxed a little too much) I think it is great, but do feel it needs to be structured because if you do go to a ‘school’ it is a HUGE change and takes a fair bit of adjustment. |
Posted By: kiwi2
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 10:28am
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I lived in the states and it wasn't common but not uncommon IYGWIM. My brother and sister inlaw who live in houston home school their three boys. She is not happy with the school in their zone and so she chooses to home school as private school was outrageous in cost. (She was a nasa scientist at the space centre there so I think she is making a wise decision). Now that her boys are getting older she sends them to a home-schooled tutor session. It is when the older kids go for 1 day per week to a group of other home schooled kids to work on a project and learn social interaction in a learning environment. About 50 kids attend. She also has a roster with a few other home schooling mums for sports dates etc.
The boys are very bright (my brother is a bit of a brainbox too so they have good genes). The down side is not having a break from the kids. Having all the responsibility on your shoulders. The good side is they can learn so much more and quicker. You don't have to fork out money for every school fundraiser and you don't have to worry about school bullying and peer pressure. Also you can travel outside school holidays when flights are cheaper. lol For me I need the sanity of having a few hours to myself everyday. My kids go to school and I happily wave them off every morning. I am not sure if there is a homeschool organisation in nz where mums can do the tutoring together one day a week. I know a lady in the states who started one up as a business and it was very successful. |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 10:44am
| I love the idea of it but don't know if I personally could do it. In saying that if school wasn't working out I wouldn't hesistate to pull my kids out and homeschool. I think if you have the patience totally go for. |
Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 10:48am
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I couldn't do it, I haven't the patience and I love the hours when C is at school and I can spend time with just Ty
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Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 12:12pm
I and my 2 brothers and my sister (4 of us my poor mother  ) were all homeschooled.
I found it absolutely wonderful and I was at least a year ahead of others my age when I did go to school at 11 1/2 (for life reasons I won't discuss here :D). Part of what made it so great is my mum would plan trips out and about for study. So we went to the northland Kauri forests when we were studying Kauri, went to a Kiwi place for that. Went to the beach to study waves, coastline etc. My mum also went to great lengths to make sure we were socialized, inc arranging for me to play mini ball at a nearby school, and all the homeschooling families in the area would often collaborate doing paper-making or just having a picnic etc. However, theres no way I'm homeschooling any of my own children as I don't feel I'm anywhere near organized or disciplined enough! In saying that I had a really good experience being homeschooled, I did meet other families that were only doing it in name only and let their kids get away with blue murder and didn't really teach them anything, I met a 6 almost 7 yr old who could not read or write, not even her own name, so yeah depends hugely on the mum or dad doing the homeschooling. And my mum is awesome :D (I'm not biased at all, can you tell?) ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 1:01pm
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I met a lady when nannying and her husband was very rich. She homeschooled all her kids and they would study things like the pyramids and then go and actually see them! Crazy, what a life huh.
Not very useful but she was a very interesting lady and the kids were lovely. I've met a few homeschooled families over the years and maybe my one criticism is that the kids often seem very grown up and sensible. You gotta be able to be kids and laugh at farts etc! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 1:29pm
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Lol very true Crafty1.
This is going to sound like I'm tooting my own horn. But I think in this situation I need to honk loud and proud lol
I'm reasonably confident the kids will be homeschooled for their secondary years. If we have the $/room/facilities we'll try and consider it earlier. I just feel like we could do a better job than the public school system. It's not the teachers at all but rather a numbers game.And education is the family business / kinda natural to us. We will have the freedom to educate our children in a way in which they learn most, we can provide the balance each individual needs to grow and develop and feel good. The opportunities for field trips are endless, and it frees up time for family trips etc too. I was speaking to one 15yr old homeschooler who loves it. He feels confident with any social group he's in from litties to adults thanks to the experiences he's had offered. He spends 3 hours a morning on normal school day stuff, and spends the afternoons teaching himself engineering. We'd outsource Music, a second language and Swimming to some local tutors lol, we know our limits! Aside from that hubby and I have the curriculum covered, we're a bit chalk and cheese. DD grabs an idea and runs with it. She isn't two yet but by playing with letter writing on paper, in sand, and often with her porridge, she's got a few of her letters sorted. Without prompting she verbally spells her name, only missing one or two letters at the moment. It seems she's a natural learner if that makes sense? I'm pretty firm on basic structure for balance, so there will be learning time, and time when the kids are elsewhere so I could just chill out. But then I don't want them to be ridiculed, treated differently, or looked at funny just because we chose to teach them ourselves. It's a hard decision. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: CrazyCass
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 2:07pm
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It certainly helps get kids get ahead - I have cousins that have been home schooled..... They are SUPER bright its scarey
but in saying that My Aunty & Uncle didnt make sure they were properly so they have no idea in social occasions (its embarassing!) You sound like you're pretty well planned which is great - you can only but try!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 2:27pm
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I think from what you have said Flake,that you SHOULD homeschool, it sounds like its made for you and I think you will regret it if you don't.
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 2:34pm
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Lol thanks Kelly
The other thing that really stuck with me when talking to this 15 year old, is that he can recognize that his is free from peer pressure and 'current' pop culture to decide who he wants to be and to really work on it - at 15. That's a mighty wise thing for him to be saying, and such a blessing for a young person. But on the flipside, these kids may grow to resent it and feel left out / isolated etc. They can work on joing clubs and what not but an hour a day doesn't match six. But six hours with other people can be hard work when you need to think! However that's what work is like. Thank you everyone for letting me voice myself and engaging in conversation  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: linda
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 4:19pm
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I think that more needs to be made known about what Homeschooling involves, what the advantages are etc. I don't know much about it and I would hate to admit it but might not consider employing someone who has been homeschooled because I know nothing about it and would wonder at what type of social interaction they have had. And yes, that is ignorance on my behalf but my perception of homeschooling is kids who didn't fit the schooling system and would therefore make me wonder if they would fit into the working 'system'.
Just MY perception (outdated probably) and I really should learn more about it..but then I'm not in a position to hire anyone so probably just as well. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 4:22pm
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I totally understand what you mean, I was exactly the same before I looked into it more. The semi relevent flipside I've found of that is homeschoolers who say university has been easier on them then their peers, because they are used to grabbing a topic they love and running with it - ie independent research and intrinsic motivation is more natural. If they can convey that to their employers they may be okay.
For the record, I absolutely have nothing at all against parents who's kids go to public school etc, but we can't afford private schooling and I'm just exploring other options that may work for our family. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 4:37pm
You know what ? so might my kids ...that can be like any teenager...cross that bridge if and when you come to it PS -you're welcome -------------
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Flake wrote:Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 04 November 2010 at 9:35pm
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Hmm on the University and resentment topic, As having been homeschooled but not through highschool just primary, I'm probably more resentful, if thats the right word, that my parents did send me to school, where I learnt rather quickly that I had no need to extend myself, that school was ridiculously easy, and by university I had lost most of the self-motivation I had learnt homeschooling.
Flake you sound very capable and have everything well thought out. You are definitely the sort of person who should be homeschooling their children because of the amount of thought you have put into it, in my opinion anyway. What annoys me is those who go, well school is too expensive I will just keep them home, but don't teach their kids anything >< ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MuppetsMama
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 7:34am
| Thanks for this topic. we are planning on homeschooling our kids (our oldest is 2 at the mo) - hubby was fully h/s and I was fully schooled, so we have experienced both worlds! I've been looking at various curriculums versus writing my own....what have you found regarding that, Flake? |
Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 8:42am
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Lol I found that I have a very keen MIL and hubby who want to help develop our own. I was keen on following one, but through ignorance and for security. Apparently ACE can be a bit of a bore, and that's one of the more common ones in NZ. I think we'll develop our own based on the one used in primary schools anyway. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: pickle
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 10:33am
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IMO everyone to there own but all I would say is the decision re schooling has to be the right decision for the children and not the parents.
I have a sibling who is homeschooling there 6 DD but from what we (the family) can see they are doing it so they can go away all the time and dont have to fit in with a structure of a schooling term etc. The DD is bright, but her social skills are immature and she does not know how to behave in an environment with other children of a similar age. Also with there situation they have two younger siblings being 3 and 1 and IMO the impact on them is huge as the 3 year old wants to get involved but is constantly told to go away  as the 6 year old has to do her schoolwork.
I truly do admire people who homeschool as i think that it is a huge undertaking and commitment to there whole family. Personally I would not be able to do it as I dont have the patience and it would not be the best decision for our family. Good luck and i hope it all works out for you ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 11:39am
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Thanks Pickle :)
We've discussed that point a fair bit - I totally agree with you. In our case, I think it's going to be fairer for our children although the lifestyle means we will probably take advantage of camping/holidays outside of school term, assuming all is up to date etc etc. We've also decided at least while they are younger, that swimming lessons and a guides type activity will be compulsory, but I do think if any of our kids asked to go to school I wouldn't say no. MIL was quite the fan of homeschooling, and BIL was for a while. She thinks it would have been far better for hubby but at the time he wanted to he was running away from 'social' issues at school so she made him stay, and eventually he decided to stay on his own accord. I think, once DD started, DS would too. Not at the same level obviously, but we would preplan activities of a similar nature on the side so that he could feel as though he was joining in. I think if we do decide to homeschool, it becomes a lifestyle choice for the whole family in that education will be a key feature of all family life, not just a set education choice for one child. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 11:52am
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As others have said it has its place. I have seen the other side to it with my cousins who refused to do the work that my aunty set for them and just mucked around the whole time. They did ask to go to "normal" school and she let them, but when they got there they were very immature compared to the rest of the year group and didn't quite "fit" in. That is only one example thou. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: millymollymandy
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 12:16pm
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I know a family that homeschool their kids, and they are lovely kids, if a bit precoious (sp). They seem to do a lot of activities after school for social stuff. I think it would have great adavantages for teaching self management and this is lacking in today's high school students. If it works for your family then why not.
I think they would get a lot of one on one learning and learning targeted to them and would probably learn quicker. So heaps of adavantages. Big problem was trying to teach kids with a newborn baby and mum was a bit stretched and tired. Probably not for us though, as I'm looking forward to having a career again and DH is too busy teaching other's kids! I also think that people need to learn to deal with peer presure etc. too. Anyone interested in what makes people succeed at school should read Malcom Gladwell's Outliers Book. It looks at exceptional people. He looks at why children from wealither social backgrounds do better than other children. His theory is that its what they do outside of school that makes the difference, wealthy parents took their kids to museums, shows, sports events etc. Poorer parents were hard pushed for money and time, so the children didn't have these casual opportunties for learning. So the child might have say 8 extra hours week learning, which becomes 400 a year. A few holes this theory and does generalise, but it does suggest that learning is both in and out of school and that its actually what parents do that makes the big difference. I think if your school is good enough then and they have motivated peers and parents putting the time, they should succeed to the best of their ability. |
Posted By: millymollymandy
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 1:07pm
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Posted By: Girasole
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 12:51am
Yep, we're planning to with our kids. Well, we sort of think of ourselves as HEing now, really. Our kids are 3 1/2yrs and 13mths. We'll probably be mostly child-led/autonomous learning to begin with, so a continuation of what we're doing now and maybe as they get older might include some more structured learning, depending on the kids needs.
Yes, we know many families in the UK, both IRL and online that HE. Not that many yet in NZ as we're not long moved back, so just starting to get to know the local HE community.
Some of the advantages for us: It's more fun.
Kids can spend as much time as they want to, learning what interests them, We're not restricted to certain subjects or need to follow a set curriculum They have opportunities to socialise with a wider range of ages ie from babies-elderly Learning can be individualised to meet the interests and needs of each child We're not restricted to learning in one place and at certain times of the day, we could go to the park, beach, walk in the bush, shops, museum, playground, library etc are all great learning environments It fits our lifestyle better
It's a big responsability, the education of our kids, so means we research more and evaluate our decision to see it's still working for us, or if we feel school will do a better job/be a better environment for learning for our kids Some people question that kids will lack socialisation with their peers by not being in school. http://www.home.school.nz/practical-homeschool-issues.htm#Social - This explains it well why it's the exact opposite Financial-at the moment I'm a SAHM, but hopefully in the not-too-distant future we'll have a family business so DP and I will share both the workload of the business, as well as time with the kids. |
Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 8:35am
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Woot I can sign in again awesome haha dunno how that happened!
I was homeschooled and well-socialised and we're planning on homeschooling our kids. Its alot more acceptable and popular these days than when I was a kid so I'm pleased my kids will have more children to dfo things with during school hours (Tash we'll have to have schooling dates ).
Our 'curriculum' is a modge podge, I'll be getting alot of stuff from the states but I'm lucky to have access to alot of NZ resources too. We did ACE anbd it was ok but IMO if you're going to do that then get the primary school work from the correspondence school. We're starting with this - http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/learn-your-letters-learn-to-serve-complete-curriculum-kit - Learn Letters because we like the focus on character as well as learning letters, and of course because our oldest is only 3. We're then looking at doing 'classical' schooling using these guys as a base - http://fiarhq.com/fiveinarow.info/index.html - five in a row . In reply to millymollymandy I've found that any child, including myself, who has been successfully homeschooled (successfully meaning thoroughly, properly and with balance) is pretty much immune to peer pressure. The confidence they have in themselves, the interactions they've had with a wide variety of ages and the lack of social expectations they've had to endure at school mean that they can withstand the problems that alot of school children often cave to. Its rare you'll find a homeschooled kid stressing about having 'cool' clothing to 'fit in', worrying about who does or doesn't like them in their everyday life, or taking on habits that are contrary to theit family values so they feel 'liked'. There are also no incidents of bullying which can scar a child for life which is still an instance of peer pressure really. -------------   
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 12:11pm
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I'd love to homeschool my kids EXCEPT, I'm not disciplined enough & I really enjoy the time Alia goes to school.
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Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 3:07pm
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I have what will probably be a really dumb question regarding HS.....
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 7:05pm
No you don't you can use a good, solid stand-alone curriculum and study it ahead of your child (they have teacher help parts ) or you can get curriculum from somewhere like The Correspondence School where you have access to actual teachers. HTH!
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Posted By: pickle
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 7:30pm
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I have another question - Just out of interest. What sort of funding do you get?? Cause I know that there is an amount but am intrigued to know! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 7:52pm
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I think it's about $700 for the first child and less than that for each subsequent child.
Nah Kelly, one of the things we see as an advantage is the kids learn earlier on about how to learn and the process of researcg, rather than just being taught at, iykwim. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 11:51pm
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 7:37am
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At this stage I don't think I would homeschool (even if I had copious sums of money I'd probably hire someone to teach them while we travelled the world) but I'm happy to change my mind if I find the school environment isn't right for any or all of my children. I am "after-schooling" because I don't believe education begins and ends at school. 2 of my nephews and my youngest niece were homeschooled for a few years (one by his Mum and the others mostly by my Dad with my Mum teaching them English - she has a Masters so she's far more qualified than most). They all started at primary school when they were 5 but both of my nephews have intelligence in the 98th percentile and the schools weren't able to challenge them, plus my younger nephew has a hearing disability and a speech impediment so the school decided (despite a phsycologist report to the contrary) that he must be a cabbage. They all did extremely well being homeschooled but for a variety of reasons my sisters decided to move them into school this year (they are 10, 9 & 8) and they've integrated really well.
I believe the decision to homeschool has to be the right decision for the children AND the parents. You care more about your childs future than any teacher ever does so don't feel bad if a huge basis for the decision to homeschool is because it's convenient for you because the fact is you're more invested in this child than anyone else in the world. You can always change your mind, even after beginning. It can be expensive to start out but then you can get free resources online, cheap at the $2 shop and second hand on Trade Me/Amazon - plus you get a tiny government grant for homeschooling to put towards the curriculum. If you decide it's not working for you cut your losses and send you child to school (or vice versa, if schools not working cut your losses and pull them out). -------------  
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Posted By: millymollymandy
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 8:40am
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This is so interesting. Certainly sparked a lot of interesting discussion in our house...both of us can see some really benefits and some exciting possibilities to try some innovative learning. It would be kinda exciting to getting a group of parents together and starting a mini school.
We wondered if this would force your child into only interacting with children of the same social mix as you, as even if you chose activities they might those that only appeal to similiar families. But in all honesty I think that actually happens anyway so on balance am not sure it makes a difference. Still not sure if we would do it, but can see why people do. |
Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 8:46am
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I think, generally we force kids to interact with one social mix - children of their own age in class. I like to think there is more opportunity for a variety of social interaction with effective homeschooling.
It's a pretty awesome discussion topic aye? And a hard one to drop lol. We need to try and let it go for a couple of years, DH is off finishing his other degree next year and then we'll be relocating and it may not be possible. But once you start thinking of, as you say, the innovative learning it becomes hard not to get excited about it! Lol millymollymandy we'll get in on a mini school with you, Taranaki's on the shortlist! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: Girasole
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 10:13am
No you don't. Besides "smart" is relative, we all have areas when we're more proficient than others, no one is smart at everything Family, friends, afterschool/weekend activities, colleagues, work experience, etc can all help in those areas we're less knowledgeable You don't have to create a school environment at home, you don't even have to follow a curriculum. Especially as some curriculum's can be quite expensive and like school don't work for all kids. You can do http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling - Child-led learning (aka Unschooling/Autonomous Learning), which basically means you're a facilitator and "teach" your kids how to learn, provide resources and opportunities for them to follow their interests and/or you learn with your kids (especially when they're younger) |
Posted By: _H_
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 1:32pm
my mum worked at a school that started out like this, the original kids to come out of the school did really well but then it got turned into a "business" so it was no longer all about the kids. the kids were antisocial and thought they were better then everyone! Anyway back to home schooling, socialising the kids needs to be just as important as the actual learning but sounds like you know that ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 4:11pm
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Sooo...just out of curiousity....I assume the home schooler would not be a working parent? Or could you do some work from home while they are studying?
I would guess for lots of people once the youngest goes to school it means the mum (or who ever the stay at home parent it) would then be able to work fulltime if they wanted. So I guess you would not be as well off financially as if you sent the kids to school?? Would be pretty cool coz you could teach kids so much more and not be stuck to a time table as such. However I would hate to homeschool when they got to their teens lol! Surely a teen is hideous no matter what (tho in saying that my nieces and nephews aren't that bad lol). ------------- 
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Posted By: Girasole
Date Posted: 07 November 2010 at 10:31pm
Not necessarily. But it's easier if one person is SAHM or SAHD But some have a different set-up, eg both parents work part-time or do shift work, etc Or could you do some work from home while they are studying? or this too, Although not so easy with younger kids when they're awake, unless you can do the work at home whilst the kids are asleep or can sorta incorporate the kids somehow
For many this is probably true. Some get creative and do something different that they may not have considered otherwise, to make it work for them
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Posted By: dinolau
Date Posted: 08 November 2010 at 8:10am
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my MIL homeschools all 11 of her children (well has, obviously I'm married to one of them and he is no longer at school lol). So it is a topic we have discussed.
I didn't really have a great time at public school and as such am quite keen to HS, however also very conscious that I am very shy and have always had a problem socialising and I really don't want to pass that on to my children. So it is a subject that for us, needs a lot more discussion. Really looking forward to see who else is considering it :) |
Posted By: Caro07
Date Posted: 08 November 2010 at 8:26am
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This is what I love about forums! This topic has ignited something in me and DH and I were talking about it yesterday. Early days for us but I can see it being a real positive experience for our family. DH has issues over the socialisation but we an work on that.
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 08 November 2010 at 11:40am
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'Tis a pleasure I think I've got myself into a place where we will unless we have some glaringly obvious reason not too.
Nutella we were always going to have one parent at home anyway, so that doesn't change things for us at all, just makes my days a little busier! I'll have finished my quals by then too, and be able to relief teach on the occasion if need be. DH is likely to either be on rostered work or picking and choosing his hours so there's a bit of flexibility there too. Might start another thread for those keen on resource suggestions, ideas tips and tricks for homeschoolers, and those who's kids are at school and want to do more at home ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 10 November 2010 at 9:34pm
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I've got a few friends that have homeschooled their now teens. The primary school years seem to have worked well with the ability to follow an interest, go on loads of interesting trips, join homeschool groups and families for things like sports, specialised classes or group discount rates to places like the zoo. You need to be able to afford to have one income coming in for a long time, and you don't seem to get a lot of money to go towards resources and things. The pluses are that the kids can cram a whole weeks school work into a few hours a day or 1-2 days per week then, in the absense of school assemblies, PE, singing etc, have plenty of free time to follow other interests. The family unit also seems to be much stronger and closer for most of them.
Now they are all high school age they seem to be leaving school with no real direction or qualifications though. I'm not sure whether that is because they have slightly unconventional parents, so are slightly unconventional teenagers, or whether they aren't getting the career development/preparation for work and tertiary studies that they would be getting at high school. I'm not sure the reason for it, but there is a noticeable difference in work ethic and drive between the homeschoolers and the schoolers within the bigger group of friends. I'm only talking about 3-4 homeschooling families though so its unfair to assume this is the status quo. What you actually do with them when you are home, and the values you instill probably make a much bigger difference. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MuppetsMama
Date Posted: 11 November 2010 at 3:28pm
Please do!!! That would be great! 
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