gr8mom

I'm planning on homeschooling my two daughters just as I was homeschooled. I thought it might be an interesting topic for a debate. Are you planning to homeschool, if so why?

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HappyMomma

I had wanted to homeschool, but due to having to go back to work -we're going public.

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TammyZed

Both of my kids are public schooled, but that was mostly because I doubted my own abilities to be an effective teacher. I doubt doubting myself now! LOL

I think home schooling is a great option for lots of kids. They tend to keep their love of learning more so when what they are learning is catered to them. Field trips can be so much easier and more frequent. Overall, a great option.

I'm not saying public school is a lot worse, or anything. My son goes to a high school that incorporates an Integrated Arts Program, which makes his artistic experience at school a lot more enriched than I could have made it at home, for instance.

Lissa

Funny. I was just at a playgroup where moms were talking about this.

I'm pretty sure Oliver is going to public school. I'm not 100% yet though.

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SpitNCobra13

public schools are prisons

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Kaytee

I doubt myslef as well.

I will probably home school pre-k and possible kindergarten. I would send to school after that. I think some children can learn very effectively at home, but I couldn't do it personally though I wish I could

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Trina

My kids go to public school and are thriving. Fortunately, we have been very pleased with our school system. I'm an active school volunteer, so I'm in the building often and like what I see.

I'm a former teacher, but would not homeschool unless I was very unhappy with the public system and couldn't find a suitable or affordable private school.

I'm all for homeschooling, as long as the parents are very serious and dedicated. During my 10 yr. teaching career I had 3 students from 3 different families transfer into my classroom. All of them were a year or more behind. One mother openly admitted she was "winging" it. It's not for everyone.

HappyMomma

I agree... homeschooling is a big commitment that should be taken very seriously.

We recently moved from the City to a Wylie just so my daughter would be able to attend a good school without worrying about her learning to be a gangster. (We weren't in a very good neighborhood)

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Good Wolf

I've heard that homeschooling parents tend to get a lot of heat from the CPS and law enforcement. The CPS is one scary organization.

Has anyone else come across this?

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