Countless times I have heard the question, “But what about socialization?” And I want to respond, “And what about Columbine? Were those shooters appropriately ‘socialized?’” Schools did not teach them kindness or forgiveness. Actually, really it was the school system and the other children that made them bitter and full of hatred. I know...
In the recent news, there have been so many problems in school, such as Columbine, the teaching shortages, overcrowded class room and the no child left behind program, and parents are turning to home school. The media has gone out of its way to point out the disadvantages of public school. But how many...
Effective Strategies For Home Schooling That You Can Use Starting Today The concept of home schooling is widely accepted these days, there are many factors involved in deciding to home school, one of these could be, if you feel your child is not showing any improvement in the school system and needs your attention,...
If you have decided that homeschooling is the way to educate your child, you will need to prepare yourself for the ecstasy and the anxiety for the amazing journey ahead — sure, as all new adventures are, some may be a little bit bumpy, but the rewards will more than make up for it....
We hear statistics all the time about how people on the street are asked simple geography questions and aren’t able to answer them correctly. We certainly don’t want our home school children to be part of those statistics. With the right tools, any child can learn a great deal about the world around them...
In many parts of the country, spring means farmers’ markets starting again. Farmers from all over the region come to these open-air markets to sell fresh fruits and vegetables to customers. These markets offer a great opportunity for families to buy produce that’s often fresher than what they can get in stores, and at...
