Q&A

Do people think homeschoolers are weird?

Do people think homeschoolers are weird?

From my experience, here’s what makes people say homeschooled kids are weird: They have intense interests that they frequently and repeatedly discuss with anyone who will listen. Yes, homeschooled kids have “passion projects.” This is the result of having time, support, and a natural growth environment.

Can I claim benefits if I homeschool my child?

Ok let’s get this answered straight away- homeschooling in itself does not affect your financial or benefits status in any way. If you are claiming benefits and you begin homeschooling your child, legally nothing changes at all. You will be entitled to the same benefits- no more, no less.

How do homeschoolers make friends?

Over the years, I’ve found resources that have worked us and other homeschooling families that I know.

  1. Join a support group.
  2. Check out online groups.
  3. While most kids are at school, visit kid-friendly places.
  4. Join classes or co-ops for homeschoolers.
  5. Host a get-together.
  6. Go to homeschool events.
  7. Go to church.
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Are home schooled children less social?

While I found my own homeschool experience to be lonely and isolating, it pales in comparison to the extreme social deprivation and neglect endured by others. Scholars such as Michael W Apple have criticized homeschool parents’ desires to cocoon their children from different world views and ideologies.

Why is homeschooling difficult for some children?

Unlike professional teachers, parents may not be trained to teach, thus making homeschooling difficult for them. Some children require special learning aids and tutors, and cannot be home-schooled. Lack of proper guidance might impact their education.

What is homeschooling and how does it work?

Homeschooling refers to the concept of educating children at home instead of sending them to public or private schools. The concept is not new. Earlier, most children were educated at home because not everyone could afford to send their children to schools. Nowadays, homeschooling has become popular in many countries for various reasons.

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Is it legal to homeschool in my country?

We have information on homeschooling laws in many countries where such laws exist and insight into the general educational climate in many other countries. Even if homeschooling is not explicitly recognized by law, it may still be possible to homeschool.

Does homeschooling affect children’s career options?

However, homeschooling does not give them a chance to compete with other kids. They are also unaware of where they stand among their peers. The competitive spirit that is developed in traditional schooling is more or less absent in a homeschooling environment. This may affect the future lives and careers of children.