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Homeschooling: The Family Rules - Part Two of Four Part Series

Guest post by: SarahBeth White

Article Overview: Homeschooling can be a rewarding experience for both parent and child. But much has to be taken into consideration before jumping in. Reality check needs to be done as this is very hard work which requires consistency and being persistent. Children learn in different ways so you will have to determine how best to teach. Museums, concerts, music lessons, and so many other outlets allow you to expand your school day as you will finish long before a traditional school day lasts. One on one or two or three is excellent ratio for learning. See Four Part Series.

Homeschooling: The Family Rules - Part Two of Four Part Series

1. Questions to be asked before home schooling

2. It must be a family decision. Too much rides on your child's future. The entire family must agree to home schooling. Before you begin homeschooling, you need to sit down with the entire family and discuss the ramifications of this decision.

Is a parent leaving a job to conduct classes? How will that loss of income affect the family? Can the family manage on one income without causing conflict which will inevitably disrupt lessons? In making your decision, do not make it all about dollars and cents. Include the advantage to family and child. Look to the future to see how this will benefit your child.

Discuss the guidelines and time constraints you will have to adhere to every day as home schoolers. Home schooling is very mobile and can go on the road if the family needs to make a trip. Some public schools will not allow make up work so if the family has to travel and school work is missed, your child might not be given make up work and will fall behind.

Is the child teachable at home at this age? Some children have trouble relating to mom or dad as teacher which may require time for adjustment. A child can be disruptive until he or she accepts the new schooling. This may be your answer as to whether or not homeschooling is best for your family.

What curriculum are you going to use? Many good ones exist so check into them thoroughly to see if they are right for your student. When I decided to homeschool my son, we lived close to Pensacola, the home of "A Beka" books. It was fun shopping in their store. Of course, we would pick out our new books but we could also look at any teaching/learning tools to improve our classroom. Homeschooling can be a lot of fun even if it is a huge responsibility. I highly recommend A Beka books is they are still available.

Can you afford books and materials needed each year? As you progress, science, for example becomes an issue. You will need to order thermometers, animals to dissect, experiments to perform and other expensive supplies for science lessons. You can find supply companies online who have what you need and tools to fit your budget. These items are required to teach science lessons.

Do you have an area in the house set up strictly for school? An area away from noise and distraction? Decorate that area like a schoolroom with a dry erase board, a globe, book shelves for a library, maps, the chemical elements, a good dictionary, an atlas, a desk or table for your student with pencils, pens, rulers, glue and anything else to make your schoolroom fun as well as functional.

Sometimes a child has trouble with a subject. It is your responsibility as teacher to provide alternative ways to overcome that difficulty and approach the subject from different angles so your child can grasp it. When our extensive travels brought us home to Alabama, we lived in married student's housing on a large university campus. Immediately around the corner was the Education Library. The basement floor of the Education Library was replete with books and curriculum for all ages and grades. We could hang out there and have lessons and select books that would complement the tools needed to better learn that difficult subject. Your public library will offer this service somewhat.

Although I have listed a few aspects of homeschooling to consider before you make your final decision you will run into many more. Every family's situation is different. From one who spent almost nine years teaching at home, I would highly recommend it. There is no more remarkable way to get to know your child better than to assume the role of teacher. Those years become very precious because of the closeness that develops between teacher and student in addition to the parental role you already hold.

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Feel free to contact me if you want to ask questions or share homeschooling experiences.

See Part Three: Advice from a Former Homeschooler-Considerations Before Homeschooling

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