You Can Teach Your Child at Home

You Can Teach Your Child at Home
(and answers to other common concerns)

No one knows your child better than you.
No one cares about your child's future more than you.
You probably know more about your child's learning problems than their teacher does.
Home schooling can be tailored to your child's interests and can utilize non-traditional materials and methods.
You won't know if you don't try -- you can always put your child back in school. It doesn't have to be a "forever" decision.
It's amazing how well a child can focus on learning when they aren't dealing with the everyday stress of school.
45 minutes to 2 hours of one-on-one parent tutoring can equal or exceed a full day of learning at school. And it can be broken up into smaller segments to allow your child the breaks they need.
You can take advantage of your child's "best time" of the day. If you have an early riser, school can be done by noon. If you have a night owl, you can do school after dinner. Remember, learning isn't confined to certain hours of the day in a classroom setting.
During the amount of time you typically spend getting your child ready for school, taking them & picking them up from school, and doing their daily homework with them, you could be done with a day of home schooling. And there's no homework!
Other parents are doing it successfully, so you can too!
If you think that you don't have enough patience, consider that patience is not something a person "has" rather it's something that a person "learns." So if you are willing, you can be learning right along with your child! Besides, a child that is not being overloaded and who is receiving instruction where they're at, in a way that they understand, will not hate learning. Learning should be enjoyable and, if it's not, it's all the more reason to be concerned that your child's current educational setting is not the right match for them.
You are not alone. Consulting services, internet resources, books, and support groups are available to help you along the way.

"To rescue a man lost in the woods, you must get to where he is." - John Holt

Disclaimer: Although there are many parents with comparable experiences, the information presented on this website reflects the experiences and opinions of one parent. It is provided for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical or legal advice. Every parent should do his or her own research and act according to his or her own circumstances. Mary is not offering professional advice nor is she liable for damages.