Home education

[Ramrod]

Another good thing about home ed kids is that they are by and large not exposed to peer pressure and the antics of other kids. Because they have a wider age group to interact with (rather than mainly just kids of their own age) they tend to be more mature and tolerant. (apparently)

From what I've heard, the only big problem you're likely to face is persecution by your local authority, which is likely to assume your kids are not being educated. Just you try and take them out on an educational visit during normal school hours...

I thought about it myself for my youngest because he was such a dreamer and was a target for bullies.However I had to temper the desire with the need to earn a living myself..If the situation had got really bad I was prepared to do it.

However my son did say that he would rather be torn apart by wild horses rather than be taught at home by me. After that he began to cope better at school with a lot of help from his tutor and his head of year and me working together.

I think it is something you have to weigh up and research really well for your selves.I also think that children are different and some will do well with homeschooling and some may not.It should be the case that you treat each child individually in that case.

The only problem that I can see is that you need to make sure that your children do get some socialising with their peer group in large enough numbers that they are 'street wise' when they meet other children.

Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Another good thing about home ed kids is that they are by and large not exposed to peer pressure and the antics of other kids. Because they have a wider age group to interact with (rather than mainly just kids of their own age) they tend to be more mature and tolerant. (apparently)

Peer pressure was never a problem with my two children because I was very robust and pro-active about not HAVING to march in tune with your peer group.That being DIFFERENT is not a crime it's something to aspire to.That uniqueness is a special state to live in...and I also subtly demonstrated that it was also a cheaper option because if one doesn't buy the £70 trainers everyone else wants but goes for the £30 pair it leaves money to be spent on something else such as books,toys,games,cinema.

Peer pressure need not bea problem if you tackle it BEFORE it arises.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Peer pressure need not bea problem if you tackle it BEFORE it arises.

Actively tackling it already.........and they are only 4 and 5 y.o.
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Originally Posted by Chris T

From what I've heard, the only big problem you're likely to face is persecution by your local authority, which is likely to assume your kids are not being educated. Just you try and take them out on an educational visit during normal school hours...

I know, I can't wait!
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btw..we have joined education otherwise

[Ramrod]

Lying in bed last night I was thinking that we must be mad to even contemplate home ed

[punky]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Lying in bed last night I was thinking that we must be mad to even contemplate home ed

Why do you say that? At least your kids won't be bullied, unlike, what seems like the vast majority of us on here... It won't be so bad if your kids went private (Like I was lucky enough to), but the bullying there can still be really rough.

It can be worth it for the peace of mind, i'd though. I'd seriously worry if I had to send a kid to a state school these days.

[kronas]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Lying in bed last night I was thinking that we must be mad to even contemplate home ed

funnily enough its been an idea for me if i ever have children to have and provide home education, i feel it will benefit the child as they recieve one on one tuition, but it might come at a price if the child may develop social communication problems, but i believe in the long run a child will benefit with having its education tailored to its own learning pace.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by punky

Why do you say that? At least your kids won't be bullied, unlike, what seems like the vast majority of us on here... It won't be so bad if your kids went private.

They are going private atm..........it's just a daunting prospect to contemplate...........but I'm sure it will be ok once we get going with it.
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Originally Posted by kronas

i believe in the long run a child will benefit with having its education tailored to its own learning pace.

Thats what we think.........

[kronas]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

They are going private atm..........it's just a daunting prospect to contemplate...........but I'm sure it will be ok once we get going with it.

ive just had an opportunity to look over the replies in this thread and i have to say that 'socialising' might not be a big problem at all, i didnt have the smoothest ride of education establishments when i was younger but i think i turned out ok

of course its different for different kids and yes there would not be no abuse suffered as well as the possibility of your child getting up to no good in terms of alcohol, drugs, or such substance abuse if you choose for them not to accept it, i think that goes on your own morals really, but i think home tuition will encourage the child to always be productive, i think you would have to vet the teachers that you allow your son/daughter to interact with, i know you want the best for your child so monitoring everything closely is something that i would also do.

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Lying in bed last night I was thinking that we must be mad to even contemplate home ed

Well I did think that too No doubt it will not be as easy as packing them off for some Turkey Twizzlers and picking em up come 3.30. But all the more reason to admire you and your wife for it. Actually, thinking on, could you have my two as well? They'll bring their own pencils.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by andyl

Actually, thinking on, could you have my two as well? They'll bring their own pencils.

That depends.......do they cook and clean?

Originally Posted by Ramrod

That depends.......do they cook and clean?

No but they eat and make a mess..... exceptionally well (good parental training)