Saturday, September 10, 2005

Our decision to homeschool

We recently decided to try and homeschool our three children. The issues we have discussed regarding this decision are:

  • Socialization - We want to make sure our kids meet and make friends with as many other children as possible, to ensure that they have an active, healthy social life.
  • Methods of Education - We want our children to learn though hands on experiences and promote a learner-centered environment.
  • Benefits and Drawbacks of Homeschooling (Home Schooling vs. Public Schools) - Both Sandy and I greaduated with English teaching degrees, and we acknowledge the fact that no one method of schooling is the best.
  • Christianity - While we are Christians, we want to separate church and school.
We are currently reading as much as we can about homeschooling, in the hopes that we will gain the confidence to do what we think is the best for our children.

2 comments:

Ed said...

I think with the every growing population of people choosing to home school their children, you shouldn't have any problems. Especially with the internet, it is almost like a public school (without the many drawbacks) taking place across the nation in the rooms of the homes of families.

lord_of_shadows said...

well as you dont know I am 11 and I have been homeschooled since I was 5 and I think you should do it because it is fun and I love it
good things:
have fun
still learn
have my brother lots
can still ask for help(if needed)
bad points:
dont have lots of friends(so my parents put me in a stport now I have lots of friends).

well I know Im just a kid but I think you should accept:)