Thank you Marroosh. What does the schedule of the children look like. Do they have to start and stop classes at the usual time or can we make our own schedule. I work full time so am concerned . Can or do parents hire teachers to help or would I be able to do it after work in the evenings?
I just don't think it's possible to work full time and home school. The ones I met that do it are stay at home mums, that turned full time teachers. It is a lot of planning on top of the tutoring.
Saying home school isn't possible while working full time is like saying it is impossible to be a parent if you work. There are just some adjustments that have to be made, that's all. Homeschooling is basically just parenting!
It's what people have always done since the beginning of time...you teach your kids, and when they're old enough and gravitate towards a field, you then provide them with help/tutors/out side courses/etc. That's how Einstein figured out e=mc2, his teachers at school didn't teach him that. ;)
Hi! I hope the moms suggesting homeschooling isn't possible for a full time mom are homeschoolers themselves!!
I have been homeschooling my 3 kids (10, 8 and 6y) for years now, and I can tell you, homeschooling your children is the best way to accomadate your full time work! :)
Homeschool is tailored to YOUR family. Who says you can't do math at 6pm after dinner?! Or do the bulk of the academics on weekends? Or whatever suits you and your kids!
As for the comment about teachers getting training for years before being able to teach.... Most of that training is to handle 20 plus kids bouncing off each other! If a teacher can handle 25 kids at one time, I never get how people can think a mother can't handle her own (3) kids.
We do eclectic homeschooling... Meaning we don't follow one style/curriculum. We order books/ curriculum from all over the world, whatever strikes our fancy.
The advantage of following a set curriculum is that it takes away (from the mom) having to plan out the academics. But the cost of these set curriculums is always very high, plus it still keeps you boxed in.
(Spend that money on activities, instead of worksheets that you can find online for free.;) )
Homeschooling without strict curriculum gives you and your kids the power to chose what and how you will learn. You just need to find out your country's guidelines about homeschooling, ( for once you go back...) all of which are posted online!
I'm sure there must be a homeschool group in your area...if not, feel free to ask me any questions!
Happy homeschooling...Stop worrying, and enjoy the freedom! :)
Ps: don't listen to all the negativity, you won't know till you try it for yourself! What's the worst that can happen...
