Anyone home-school their children?

[Lulu Belle]

I'd be really interested to hear from anyone who home educates their children. I love the idea of it but to be honest, I'm not sure I'm cut out for it or if I would even be capable of providing a good education for my kids.

It's not something I plan on doing in the immediate future as I definitely need to do some research but I'd like to find out more about it. My kids are in Y1 and Y3 and get on well at school, both achieving good results. Each year there has been issues with the school itself with lots of staff changes and absence which has been disruptive and had some negative effects but on the whole, I have no real problem with the school.

It seems crazy even to me to consider home schooling my children when they are mostly happy and progressing at school. I just can't help thinking that there is more to this education business than a classroom which doesn't inspire my kids, homework pressure and strict routines. I think I'm turning into a bit of a hippy really!

I'm not looking for a debate whether home educating is right or wrong. I would however love to hear from people who do or have done it and your experiences.

Thanks

[MidwifeMatilda]

I think home schooling is a fantastic idea if a parent can provide that!
I would 100% home school my daughter if I didn't have to work full time days/nights/weekends etc...
I hate the pressure and targets they have to hit, in reception, and detention by year 3? It breaks my heart (and I was in the Navy for 7 years, so I'm not afraid of discipline!)

Unfortunatly I am a hippy type (I'm a MASSIVE home birther advocate)... so no one takes my concerns seriously lol!

[dvc]

I think it's important for children to,have the social interaction of school as well as the expertise of trained educators, I would never home s hool

[MidwifeMatilda]

Originally Posted by laurad107

I hate the school system we have here my daughter started school the week after she turned four! It's far too young and she's struggled since. I couldn't home school though. I'm not cut out for it, I don't have the patience. I also couldn't afford too as need to work really

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My son is a late August baby, he will start school 3 weeks after his 4th birthday Worries me as he is really a mummys boy

[Guest]

In Germany children don't go to school until their seven years old, we're in the EEC why is it so different for us?

[SPN Clann]

We will hopefully homeschool in the future. It all depends on you, your child, and your situation. If you think it'll work for you all, do a lot of research and then go for it.

As for socialising; there are many opportunities outside of a traditional school setting for children to interact with others. There are clubs such as scouts, they could volunteer at charity events (with parental supervision of course).

[Rachy]

I wouldn't homeschool due to work commitments and I haven't got the patience.

However a girl I know homeschools her 2 boys and the things she does with them is amazing. She posts a lot of photos on facebook doing various lessons. She also has a baby so fair play to her for having the time and dedication.
Her boys always look so happy and I know she meets other parents with home schooled children so they all get the social interaction.

You have to do what's right for you and your children. x

[Ryles]

I wouldn't be able to home school as I don't think my patience could handle it! However I do think schools put way too much on kids these days. Way too much homework and sats at 7 years old I also think kid need to be in each other's company to form friendships etc. But I take my hat off to anyone who does home school.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by MidwifeMatilda

My son is a late August baby, he will start school 3 weeks after his 4th birthday Worries me as he is really a mummys boy

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My DS is a 31st Aug born child and started school less than a week after he turned 4. He has always been an emotional boy and cried a lot (not about going to school...just in general!)

Despite what the odds say about summer born children he has thrived. It took until KS2 but he then started coming into his own. He's still a bit emotional but maybe he will always be.

He's in the final few weeks of primary school before he starts grammar school in September. We tried to hold him back a year but really cannot imagine him being in the year below, he has matched and then passed the older children (both is sports and academically)...long may that continue!

In reply to the OP, no we haven't homeschooled. I know quite a few people who do though as it is very popular where we live. I haven't got the patience but would love the flexibility of it (what is learnt, how it's learnt and not being stuck to school times/dates). Good luck if you do decide to go ahead.x

[Tigger71]

Originally Posted by Cuxi

In Germany children don't go to school until their seven years old, we're in the EEC why is it so different for us?

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Same in Sweden (but with option for parents to enrol their child at 6 if they feel they are ready). They also have 10 week summer holiday.