I had the ladt 2-3 year of Comprehensive School at home. Due to ill health. I had a Welsh teacher (as I was in a Welsh school & they said I had to get a Welsh Tutor)... I only did the basic lessons & not GCSE's. You cant do as much at home (like Wood Work, Cooking, Chemistry
) But I did what I needed to. 1-2 hts a day & it was OK. I have no GCSE's but more Common Sense than half of my class when I was at school
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I have my friends online & I work on websites & edit a large amout of Video Clips & Images. This is a great Job, if I had 11 GCSE's I would still not be able to get a better job. I am mostly housebound due to my disability. So this works best for me.
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Originally Posted by Nugget
The only downside I can see with home education is the potential lack of 'socialisation' that kids get at school, making friends etc. Would they feel that they were 'missing out' although, having said that, if they have their friends that they play with etc, then it may not be an issue.
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I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Many of my older friends who have children have opted to teach the Juniors at home. This has been a effective route. They have better education & the kids like it better. As they mix with 100+ kids & grown ups at the meetings we attend. The 'socialisation' is NOT a issue. 40+ kids from Baby to 17 year olds at meetings & thats only in one small area. So I hope it works out well for you Ramrod