Homeschooling Programs And Support For A Better World

August 30, 2009 Education No Comments
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Danielle K. D. asked:


Many parents fear that their children do not make good decisions. It is necessary to make them good decision makers and understand the consequences to their thoughts and actions. The younger they learn to adapt to such skills, the better they would become as a good citizen. Hence a good environment makes a great difference in the quality of things a student learns. That’s where the concept of homeschooling came into existence.

Homeschooling is defined as the “education of school-aged children at home rather than at a school.” It ensures your children the learning that they need to know. The success of homeschooling depends upon the parents who play a vital role in their child’s growth and development. It gives the children the values that their parents want them to inculcate without any outsider’s interference. It allows the parents to become more familiar with their child’s natural talents and abilities. Homeschoolers feel their classroom is their world. They are made to develop themselves to what interests them and such capabilities induced in the right way make them a true human.

The seed of homeschooling was planted around 4 decades ago when Raymond Moore legalized the system of Homeschooling as one the biggest achievement on the educational front in America. In early 1970’s, John Holt, a graduate teacher voiced for decentralizing schools and returning the autonomy to teachers and parents. His philosophy was known as “learning by living”. The most important factor about learning at home was that a child’s growth was into a world that is not a better school but rather no school at all. It’s a place where natural, organic and fundamental human institution was laid.

To legalize a home school, you need several home school forms and worksheets. These are required by the state and local school districts to form a well organized home school. These forms can be acquired from the local government and other home school forms like calendar, charts, lesson plans and worksheets can be attained online or from books written by other home schoolers.

Like the two sides of a coin, home schooling too has two debated issues. One who are opposed to home schooling because they feel it does not provide the standardized education to the child. They consider it old fashioned and weird. On the other hand, there are parents who feel that homeschooling is as dynamic as you can make it since provide actual and authentic experiences to your child. They feel rewarded when they see their child discovering new things and learning in the way that can enhance the child’s personal growth.



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Homeschooling vs public school - Is this why parents home school?

August 24, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Homeschooling vs public school - Is this why parents home school?

‘Is the System failing to teach children how to think?’

 A former new Labour aide who worked closely with Tony Blair, Peter Hyman outlined that there should be a radical shake up of the education system where GCSE’’s would be abolished.  It was also highlighted that he was convinced that the government’s direction was wrong.

 

This was just days before hundreds of thousands of pupils picked up their A-level results and a week before GCSE grades were released; Hyman says the nature of the exam system means that children are not being taught how to think. Hyman, who was a government speechwriter and strategist, is now a deputy head teacher at a London comprehensive. “This [criticism] is aimed at government,” he said. “I blame the system – not schools for doing what they are told.” His plea comes as a poll of company directors today reveals widespread dissatisfaction. One in five directors describes the quality of education in schools as poor or very poor, with half rating it as average.

 

The Institute of Directors surveyed 1,316 of its members and found that one-third admitted having employees who lacked literacy, numeracy or low-level IT skills, with 70% of those saying it causes a significant problem for their business. The vast majority want much higher priority placed on literacy, numeracy and skills such as public speaking.

In an article in the Observer (16/8/09), Hyman wrote: “There is almost an unspoken deal: we’ll spoon-feed you the required information to pass your exams, if you play by the rules and do your homework on time … GCSE exam results are not a true reflection of the talent of my students … It is time to scrap them.” Is this the reason for homeschooling vs public school?

 

Hyman calls for a system in which all teenagers take a variety of exams and carry out extended projects between the ages of 14 and 19. A-levels could be incorporated alongside many other options but not as a standalone qualification. Christine Blower, general secretary of the NUT, said: “Standing inside a classroom is very different to standing inside a government department.” Referring to the MP Vernon Coaker, she added: “It will be interesting now that we have a schools minister who has been a teacher.”

A spokeswoman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families said there was already a range of choices for pupils, such as diplomas and apprenticeships. GCSE reform next month would also mean more varied questions.

New Conservative plans for A-levels and GCSEs emerged last night. Some of the proposals being considered include giving more points in school league tables for A-levels achieved in “hard” subjects, such as maths and physics, and fewer points for so-called “soft” subjects such as media studies; and removing vocational qualifications, including the government’s flagship new diploma, from league table rankings because they are “nowhere near as academically demanding”.

Michael Gove, the shadow children’s secretary, told the Sunday Telegraph that Labour’s “meddling and micromanaging of exams” had “dumbed down” the system. Homeschooling vs public school you decide?

 See: http://homeschoolingvspublicschool for in depth information on the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.

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Home School Cirriculum – Should I homeschool my children?

August 24, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Home School Cirriculum – Should I Homeschool my children?

One of the first questions most parents ask is does home schooling actually work, and isn’t it going to take up to much of my time, how can I get all that I need done and home school. However homeschoolers are aware that all the worries and woes get done, especially when one knows about the barrage of current headlines of failing standards in education. Parents are also only too aware of the fact that the public schools have problems, but really wonder whether they can do any better. One natural response for some parents is to try a little harder to see if they can afford private schooling but, even if this were possible, are the private schools faring any better than the public schools? Would a home school curriculum help the situation in anyway.

The simple fact of the matter is that there are many, quality studies which show that, on average, home schooling produces actually superior students. To an extent of course this is understandable as parents clearly have an effect on education no matter which route they take. A parent who is genuinely interested in the education of his or her children who provides a home School Cirriculum, the resources, help to motivate their children, will often produce better results as the children are receiving a lot of individual support and intervention this is often a help not an hindrance, particulary for children with additional needs.

In the United States the Department of Education agrees. In one study which they sponsored themselves home schooled students produced exceptionally high test scores. The median scores in every grade were far higher than those of public schools and even higher than those of private school students. The average home schooled student in grades one through to four was a grade level above that of public school peers and, by the time home schooled students reached the equivalent of the 8th grade, they were as much as four years ahead of students attending public school.

As if this were not enough, costs were also lower. On average, government schools spent $6,500 per student each year and private schools spent $3,500. By contrast, parents undertaking home schooling spent about $550 per student each year. This figure for home schooling does not of course take into account the time spent by parents on home schooling for which a public school teacher would be paid.

The public school system as we know it today evolved during the second half of the 19th century as one state after another made school attendance compulsory. Perhaps the most interesting question however, and one which rarely seems to be asked, is why, if public schooling offered such superior value, why was necessary for the states to make it compulsory and to force  parents to put their children into the public school system. Which appears to be a very interesting point to ponder on.

It could be, and sometimes is, argued that this was due to the ignorance of rural parents who did not see the value of education. However, it is interesting to note that adult illiteracy rates in 1840 Massachusetts were as low as 2% and that, by 1995, this figure had risen to 19%, in spite of apparently enormous advances in the intervening years. In 1840 libraries were rare and today they are everywhere as books are both relatively inexpensive and easy to trade.

Today in the United States over a million children are home schooled and thousands of home schooled students have attended colleges and universities, including many of the most prestigious and difficult to get into.

Whatever your own thoughts about home schooling vs public schooling or  whether a homeschool curriculum would work for you there is no doubt that the results clearly show the advantage of home schooling.

Homeschoolcirriculum.info provides advice, information and resources on many aspects of the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling and a range of curriculums for both homeschoolers, parents and schools.

 

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Michigan Homeschooling- Educational Information For You!!

August 23, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Michigan Homeschooling- Educational Information For You!!

This is not intended to be legal advice it is distributed for information purposes. Check for updates at your public library and on the Michigan State Department Education page: Information on Home Schools.

Michigan’s Compulsory School Attendance Law

The Michigan homeschooling community should be aware of the following: The law states that “every parent, guardian, or other person in this state having control and charge of a child from the age of 6 to the child’s 16th birthday, shall send that child to the public schools during the entire school year” (MCL 380.1561, Section 1561[1]). Thankfully, Michigan’s Compulsory School Attendance law also contains exemptions so that all children between the ages of 6 and 16 do NOT have to attend a public school.

MCL 380.1561, Section 1561(3): “A child is not required to attend a public school in any of the following cases:

(a) The child is attending regularly and is being taught in a state approved non-public school, which teaches subjects comparable to those taught in the public schools to children of corresponding age and grade, as determined by the course of study for the public schools of the district within which the non-public school is located.

…(b), (c) and (d) are exemptions for students living extremely far from transportation to public school, and for those in attendance in confirmation or religious classes…

(e) The child has graduated from high school or has fulfilled all requirements for high school graduation.

(f) The child is being educated at the child’s home by his or her parent or legal guardian in an organized educational program in the subject areas of Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing and English Grammar.”

MCL 380.1561, Section 1561(4): “Exemption from the requirement to attend the public school may exist under either subsection (3)(a) or (3)(f), or both, for a child being educated at the child’s home by his or her parent or legal guardian.”

Home Educating Under Exemption (3)(a) as a Non-Public School

If a family chooses to home school under exemption (3)(a) as a non-public school, they will be under the authority of the MDE. The MDE has authority over all non-public schools and home educators operating under exemption (3)(a) because the Non-Public School Act of 1921 gives them that authority. All non-public schools must comply with the requirements of the Act which includes the following:

388.551 Section 1. The superintendent of public instruction is hereby given supervision of all the private, denominational and parochial schools of this state in such matters and manner as is hereinafter provided… It is the intent of this act that the sanitary conditions of such schools, the courses of study therein, and the qualifications of the teachers thereof shall be of the same standard as provided by the general school laws of the state.

388.553 Section 3. No person shall teach or give instruction in any of the regular or elementary grade studies in any private, denominational or parochial school within this state who does not hold a certificate such as would qualify him or her to teach in like grades of the public schools of the state.

388.555 Section 5. The superintendent of public instruction by himself, his assistants, or any duly authorized agent, shall have authority at any time to investigate and examine into the conditions of any school operating under this act… and it shall be the duty of such school to admit such superintendent… or authorized agent, and to submit for examination its sanitary condition, the records of enrollment of pupils, its courses of studies… and the qualifications of its teachers.

What Should a Non-Public School Home School Do if they wish to Exist?

To begin a non-public school home school you simply begin home schooling. You do NOT have to ask permission, get a license or even a permit to get started.

You do NOT have to request a Non-Public School Membership Reporting Form (form SM4325).

You must be or use a certified teacher (or claim a religious exemption to this requirement).

You must teach curriculum comparable to that taught in your local school district according to your child’s age and grade.

You must provide information regarding “enrollment of pupils, courses of studies and the qualifications of teachers” if, and only if, the Superintendent of Public Instruction or one of his/her “authorized agents” requests this information from you. You may report this information on the SM4325 form, or you may simply submit to the MDE a letter providing the information required by law.

You must submit to investigations and/or examinations by the superintendent or his agent “at any time” at your “non-public school” (your home), unless you are willing to refuse this kind of intrusion into your home and are willing to have the operation of your school suspended, and/or be taken to court over the matter. Although no school official has attempted this type of harassment, anyone choosing this exemption should know that the possibility exists for this to happen.

Home Educating Under Exemption (3)(f) as a Home Education Program

Michigan homeschooling Families choosing to home school under exemption (3)(f) are not required to do any type of reporting to any school official. If you are sent a SM4325 form, you do not have to return it or make any type of response. The MDE has stated that, “If the home school family has not registered, the Department will consider the home school family to be operating under the exemption (f) solely.” There is also no law requiring that any information be provided to the local or intermediate school district. Therefore, a home school existing under (3)(f) has no responsibility to provide any information to local school officials.

To begin a home education program you simply begin home schooling. You do NOT have to ask permission, get a license or even a permit. You do NOT have to request a Non-Public School Membership Reporting Form (form SM4325). You must provide your children instruction in the subject areas of Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing and English Grammar.”

The Michigan Department of Education’s Position on the Exemptions

The following statements have been taken from a Question & Answer document which the MDE provided to all of the Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents. It details how they have interpreted their role concerning the exemptions available to home educators.

“A home school family choosing to operate under exemption (a) solely, and complying with the requirements of the Non-Public School Act is considered a non-public school.”

“A home school family choosing to operate under both exemptions (a) and (f) must comply with the requirements of both (a) and (f).”

“A home school family choosing to operate under exemption (f) solely, is NOT a non-public school and NEED NOT comply with the requirements of the Non-Public School Act.”

“The MDE plays no role with this (the family choosing exemption (f) solely) home schooling family.”

“There are no minimum qualifications for the teachers (in an exemption (f) solely home school) except that they must be the parents or legal guardians of the children.”

“The (exemption (f) solely) home school family does not report to the MDE.”

“Question: How does a home school family operating under exemption (f) provide an organized educational program in the subject areas of reading, spelling, mathematics, science, history, civics, literature, writing and English Grammar?
Answer: The state does not regulate the content of the basic courses.”

Did you know about  this information?  Isn’t it great to be informed about Michigan Homeschooling ?

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Home  Education options

From the Copper Country Home Educators.

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The author is a wife and mother who has taught in the public
school system and who has homeschooled 3 children, who has
enjoyed the experience. She finds it a pleasurable passtime
sharing her homeschooling experiences and expertise with others which can sometimes be a mindfield and daunting experience to those new
to home schooling.

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Homeschooling Organization

August 21, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Home school organization is essential when teaching multi-aged children at the same time.

As a busy home schooling parent, you need to be as efficient as possible.

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When schooling multiple children, look for paths to make the most sensible use of your resources.

Unit studies are a good way of teaching multi-aged kids at the same time - even with different learning styles. They are especially convenient when your children are close in age.

Expect more from older youngsters and less from younger ones.

what’s self-teaching curriculum?

Curriculum that can be completed independently by scholars, with minimal teacher participation. Lessons are written in a conversational style and can be completed without the requirement for constant or direct teacher instruction.

Your student gains independence and you? More time.

Your children can do many strange roles around the house.

Fetch or organize washing, clean the toilet, play with the baby, change a unclean nappy ( always on the top of my list ) or any other project that needs completing.

While your older kids work on lessons, use the time to complete simple projects and housework that your preschoolers can help with.

Do’school’ while working on household chores. Small children like to help with washing - sorting colors, pushing buttons, adding soap, putting clothes into baskets and matching socks.

Nothing compares to the fun interaction and relationship building that occurs while cooking in the kitchen with children! Learning occurs and meals get prepared at the same time, even though with a bit more mess.

to raise your home school organization, find projects or hands-on activities that everyone can do together. Your younger children will love to participate in your older student’s activities.

Buddy-up your older children with the younger ones. The numerous questions babies ask will brace what your older children know and working together helps everyone to develop patience.

It does take additional work, pliability and patience to achieve a small measure of home faculty organization. When schooling multiple children, especially with preschoolers around, home faculty organization regularly looks like disorganization.

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How to Get Free Online Home Schooling Tips

August 21, 2009 Parenting No Comments
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Eddy Kong asked:


There is a growing trend that more and more parents are embarking on home schooling for their kids.

With that trend, there is a constant need to have a structured method to proceed with. Although, most parents would love to home schooled their kids, they have to be more aware that bring up a child is going to be tough and of course meaningful.

As more and more parents started to think that teaching and educating their child at home next to going to school, there are more and more free online home schooling resource.

It proves to be a great help for those who choose this manner of educating their child at home.

Before knowing where to get free online home schooling tips, I think it is best to define is what is actually home schooling.

It is an alternative to institutional schooling; it is in compliance with state laws and regulations. This way of schooling is a substitute to institutional schooling.

Over here, the parents take over their children’s education and classes are held at home instead of the traditional mainstream schools.

Who are involved in home schooling?

There are many people from different walks of life. They are turning to home schooling for very different reasons; even though research was done on this subject it could not be generalized as to why people seek home schooling.

There are nearly 10% around the world that most kids are home schooled.

What are the benefits of home schooling?

1) It is to create a stronger bond between parent and child.

2) Direct supervision of the child and his/her studies at all times and also provide convenient to the parents.

3) Safety concerns are not to be dealt with as what they face in mainstream schools.

4) There are certain flexibility for both the parents and children such as waking up the child as early as 7AM to be on time at school.

What about the benefits of free online home schooling?

1) These resource are ready to help both the parents and children to cope with the disadvantages that come with home schooling, if they are doing it for the first time.

2) It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

3) It allows your kids to interact and create a social life for himself/herself, something that is lost when not going to an actual school.

4) It is crucial for the child to know that there are others like them that are taking the home schooling route; thus parents may give encouragement, tips and feedbacks from other parents of their similar situation.

In conclusion, free online home schooling is a great plus point for both the parent and their kids so as to improve one’s knowledge and experience. Having home schooled your kids at the comfort of your own homes is going to be the trend of modern education. I believe it is going to stay for good as most government is facing shortages of teachers.

Therefore, Eddy has started a information guide on how to help parents home schooled their kids and also recommend some tips and techniques to home schooling for the kid in developing him to be a genius.



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Homeschooling Pros And Cons

August 20, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Home schooling has become well-liked in the U.S. Among oldsters with children of all ages. The reasons for this are a lot of. Safety is a massive issue with all the school shootings that appear to happen on a scheduled basis.

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Home schooling permits you, as fogeys, to teach your children the courses that may fit their desires and abilities. In many cases you will be able to give your youngster an education that’s far above and beyond what they can learn in a public college.

Each state has laws and statutes that govern home schooling.

it’s important to understand that laws applying to home schooling are established to guard your child. There should be laws in place to be sure a child isn’t just staying at home and not going to college, but they are actually being educated. Attending college is a legal requirement in each state.

you will need to know exactly what your individual country’s laws are on home schooling. Apart from that, every state has home faculty associations that will help you get a better understanding of the laws. You’ll also have a better experience of your rights as folks regarding home schooling. Again, every state is dissimilar in their testing procedures and necessities so you will need to get yourself up to speed with these.

this may seem pretty complicated to some, but it truly isn’t tricky in the long run. It just takes a little time to read up on the rules and then fill everything out properly.

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Homeschooling

August 19, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Many well intentioned parents started out homeschooling their Kindergarten child. Teaching a little child simple math skills is pretty simple to most oldsters even if they weren’t truly strong in math. However, what about when that sweet little 5 year old needs a Trigonometry or Calculus teacher? Some parents are faced with this challenge sooner than they expected.

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advanced mathematics classes are not subjects that you can leave to a teen to work out on their own. It’s time to recognize the need to expand your homeschool horizons and reach out for additional instructional assistance.
There are several fair options available to the parent who has acted as a teacher. Several of these schools offer an whole program of part-time study for the alternatively educated student. This comes in terribly handy for your college-minded teenager who is need of complicated placement credit.

These classes are listed as Continuing Education so they do not need normal university enrollment. They’re very effective in offering scholars classes that their parents are uncomfortable teaching.

Private tutors are another glorious option. It is also a brilliant idea to find someone who is ready to stick with you through the next challenging courses on the horizon. This consistency can be terribly helpful as your child advances in his or her selected program of study.

eventually, there are other homeschooling fogeys out there who have developed networks to help one another through these difficult classes. Parents offer their assistance based on their area of experience. While a Mom in the same group who is a former Calculus teacher can help this group of students by teaching them sophisticated mathematics. It is important to join your local homeschool organization to discover what’s available in your neighborhood.

Make sure that you do not hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. Your child can have a various and challenging academic experience that prepares him or her for college and beyond.

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Basic Tips on How to Homeschool Your Kids

August 18, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

It is estimated that around 1 million students are homeschooled in the United States every year. Homeschooling is an excellent way to stay close to your children; give them the proper care they need while helping them become well-rounded adults. Homeschooling allows you individualize; to find education that is best suited for your children.

Reasons for Homeschooling

Find out whether you share the following thoughts about why homeschooling is required: (i) Parents have religious belief that they can provide better education at home; (ii) Parents thinking that the environment at school will not be congenial for their children; (iii) Homeschooling will help develop character and morality of a child; (iv) There are subjects taught at schools that are not in accordance with the faith, thinking of the parents; (v) The child has special needs or disabilities.

Now, the question arises whether or not homeschooling has any adverse affects on a child’s education; maybe not. Homeschooled children have above average test results on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams. Also, homeschooled kids are sometimes better at social adjustment than kids who go to school. The way the homeschooled children make up for not attending a regular school is by participating in homeschool support groups, scouting, church and recreational activities, and other associations.

Getting Started with Homeschooling

One way of knowing more about homeschooling is by joining local support groups. Such groups can be found by word of mouth or through public or private schools, religious groups, or state or national associations. Each state has at least one homeschooling association. These groups offer necessary advice and information and hold conferences at which families who school at home discuss legal, philosophical, and teaching issues. Some school districts allow homeschoolers to attend public school part-time.

Following are different homeschool methods: (i) Diane Lockman’s authentic classical trivium (The Classical Scholar) unit studies, (ii) Charlotte Mason’s methodology, (iii) Montessori or Waldorf methods, and (iv) eclectic blends of different styles.

Is Homeschooling for Everyone?

No. Homeschooling is hard work. It can also be expensive, as you have to pay for educational materials and extracurricular activities. You may also be faced with a loss of income if one parent has to quit a job to homeschool. References: The Responsibilities of Homeschooling Homeschooling means being able to devote yourself to your children all day through. You, as a parent will fully responsible for the direction, depth, and breadth of your child’s education for the rest of its life. This is a very big responsibility and should not be taken lightly.

Ask yourself these questions to see whether you are ready. Why do you think you want to homeschool? What is it that your child will be able to achieve by being homeschooled that he or she will not receive in a regular school? What do you consider a “good” education? These questions can help you make the decision, and help you create the right environment that will be best your children.

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Should You Homeschool Your Kids?

August 18, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

The ability to home school your child has many positive aspects, probably one of the biggest being the ability to give each child very specific, individualized, one on one attention. Another plus for home schooling your own child is that the child doesn’t have to deal with many of the negative peer pressure issues that are so often associated with the entire public school system.

In my own experience I feel I must also tell you that there are a few negative aspects that can go with home schooling as well, such as, the lack of social skills and the feelings of being on the outside looking in that many a home schooled child may develop.

In many ways though I do strongly feel that going to public or private school is best for most children, because most children need to feel a part of things, and going to regular public school gives most children the social skills needed to be a part of the real world. These kids get to experience their prom and other good things in life that they would not get to experience being home schooled.

In many ways I feel that both home school and private school has its negatives and positives but for the most part I do feel that public school is best. Here’s why: home school doesn’t help you learn as many social skills and other skills the way public or private school does - you can miss so many of these opportunities when you’re home schooled.

But, you can also learn things in a different way than others and that can sometimes be a good thing, but in other ways you also miss out on certain things. Over all I think its just a personal choice that a parent has to make for their own child but they should make it with open eyes - not just for protective reasons.

The best idea is to make a choice that’s best for your childs over all well being and education because choosing to home school your child just to keep them safe or to keep them from dealing with peer pressure can be detrimental in so many ways. Without meaning to you may actually be over protecting those kids from life, but this is just my opinion which comes from my own experience dealing with home schooled kids. Think about it for yourself, take your time and you too can decide whether or not home schooling is right for you - and for your kids.

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