Social skills is an area of deep concern when it comes to homeschooling. Many critics point out that since man needs to hone his social skills, a homeschooling environment where social interaction is limited is detrimental to his growth and development. But studies have proved this wrong. Children put into the fiercely competitive school environments lack the confidence to hold a conversatio..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

Unschooling is the most fluid style of homeschooling. There is no curriculum and no set boundaries. Many parents feel a bit apprehensive about such freedom. But, even unschooling has certain guidelines that make it a great method of homeschooling Firstly, allow your child to express interests. Let her select the topic. If she wants to learn about flowers, tell her about the various flowers, ..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

Without a doubt, homeschooling is legal in all the 50 States of the U.s. But, that is just about where the similarity ends. Laws and regulations regarding homeschooling vary from state to state. Interpretations of these laws can vary from scholl district to school district. Additionally, these laws may change every year. The National Home Education network is a wonderful resource when it com..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

Now that you have begun your homeschooling schedule, there are various questions that trouble you. Should you study continuously, take a number of short breaks or a long vacation? What about public holidays? When should you take a break? The answer to these questions and many more like these are actually quite simple: Do whatever suits you best. This is one of the appealing benefits of homes..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

According to the National Center For Education Statistics, almost 1.1 million children underwent homeschooling in 2005 alone. That’s a lot of children. Once upon a time, homeschooling used to be a radical statement – something like a declaration of independence. It was the conservative Christians who advocated homeschooling in the ’80s and legalized it in every State. But the typical homesch..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

Grading in homeschooling is done by the teacher–in–charge. In most of the cases, this means mom! In this situation, grading can get a bit tricky because it can be a little difficult to grade your own child. There is no benchmark against which you can evaluate your child’s performance. In most cases, you also have no awareness of how well other children are doing. So, obviously the traditional ..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

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A topic that frequently comes up in meetings and forums that deal with homeschooling is record keeping. The importance of record keeping cannot be ignored. It is not only legally required in various States, but also provides important milestones in your child’s learning experience. An interest–initiated homeschooling approach means that the topic of studies is far ranging and multifarious. Th..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

For many people, homeschooling may call to mind the picture of two or three children sitting at a table and writing feverishly in their workbooks, while mom or dad stands nearby. This is the not entirely true. There are different methods of homeschooling, and the method you choose will decide the curriculum and your style of teaching. Given below are some of the most influential and popular h..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

The world has become a jungle of knowledge. Wherever you turn, you find a new fruit that just has to be passed on to your child. In the middle of all the knowledge flying to and fro, we sometimes forget to talk and relax with our children. A mom who doubles as a teacher needs to leave the teacher behind and simply become mom for a few hours everyday. Listen to your child. Do not just hear the..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

How many, how often and when? These are some oft–repeated questions when it comes to homeschooling hours. Flexibility is of course one of the key underlying principles behind homeschooling. This flexibility applies not only to the curriculum but also to the number of hours. It is only natural that parents, especially if they have just started out on homeschooling should feel that their child..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski

As children start maturing into adults, parents feel insecure about homeschooling. Many parents then discontinue the homeschooling process and happily hand over the reign to outside authorities. But is this really necessary? Is the strictly compartmentalized education provided in schools a better option? If social concerns are worrying you, look for interest–oriented associations, clubs and s..... More on A Critique Of Home Schooling By Charles Lubienski