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Making the decision to homeschool: What you should consider 12 Articles

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    by Kelly Lucas

    There are many factors to consider in making the decision to home school your children. I have confronted this issue personally and I am so happy that I am able to offer my son this alternative to public schooling. It wa...read more

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    by Kelly Wolf

    Can Anyone Home School their Kids? When I first considered home schooling my children, my biggest fear wasn't any of the ones being thrown around by well-meaning friends and relatives like socialization. I was far more...read more

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    by Cassieopia Hursh

    The decision to home school isn't one intended to be taken lightly. As with any other endeavor, there are pros and cons to be weighed. Red Tape, Time consumption, Curricula, Schedules, Socialization and the list goes on. ...read more

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    by Melanie Clark

    I remember how I felt when I first started considering homeschooling my children several years ago. I had so many questions and so many doubts. I wondered how people did it. I wondered how parents could be a parent and a t...read more

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    by Cherisse Mccoy

    We all want the best for our children. More and more parents are becoming disappointed in traditional public schooling and seeking out alternative solutions. Home schooling is generally not as difficult a venture as the i...read more

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    by Andrew Murphy

    Like most things, homeschooling has both its pros and its cons. In some situations, the pros outweigh the cons and in some cases the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. It really depends on the students, their parents, ...read more

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    by D. Keith Shurtleff

    The Salt For Public Education It's the first day of school. The anxious mother, tears in her eyes, watches as her kindergarten-aged daughter waits for the bus. Powerful emotions cause multiple thoughts to race through...read more

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    by Bethany Harvey

    When making the decision to home-school your children there are several things you need to consider. The first one is time. Do you have several hours during your day to devote totally to your child's education? You ...read more

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    by Emma Rayanne

    Isn't ten Hours a day to much? I buried my head in my hands and took long slow breaths as my second grade son asked for the hundredth time to go play with his friends. "No, you have to finish your homework." This wa...read more

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    by Wendy Brooks

    I never thought about home schooling until my daughter ran into problems with bullying at school. It had gotten to the point where she was afraid to go. The school didn't want to deal with the problem so I decided to pul...read more

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    by Moriah Callison

    The argument over Homeschooling will be one that will be waged for years. Everyone will always think that their opinion on the matter is the right one. I home schooled my children for years, and I miss it dearly, but circu...read more

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    by Summer Minor

    Many parents that want to homeschool their children worry that they will not be able to get started or that they will try and fail. Social pressure to teach their children right can make some uneasy and unsure. The firs...read more

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