New Posts For Thread: Homeschoolinghttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/HomeschoolingOne thing I really like about the option of homeschooling (the fact that one can homeschool their children), is that it allows people who have one or several very good reasons for homeschooling to be able to do so. Parents who have children with veryhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=491864197#491864197One thing I really like about the option of homeschooling (the fact that one can homeschool their children), is that it allows people who have one or several very good reasons for homeschooling to be able to do so. Parents who have children with veryFri, 08 Apr 2011 10:26:06 -0500One thing that I have heard people on here and elsewhere (who are all for homeschooling) is that to make homeschooling possible, parents should be willing to make every sacrifice possible. How far should those parents go? You might have situations whhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=491245413#491245413One thing that I have heard people on here and elsewhere (who are all for homeschooling) is that to make homeschooling possible, parents should be willing to make every sacrifice possible. How far should those parents go? You might have situations whSat, 02 Apr 2011 16:31:38 -0500WOW I said this two years ago! Lets see... since that time, my boy has been medicated for ADHD, and has been EXCELLING at his studies. So much so, that he will be going to the counties program for Gifted Children next year. He'll be in a class thathttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=489873641#489873641WOW I said this two years ago! Lets see... since that time, my boy has been medicated for ADHD, and has been EXCELLING at his studies. So much so, that he will be going to the counties program for Gifted Children next year. He'll be in a class thatSun, 20 Mar 2011 18:36:23 -0500I see a real advantage to all types of schooling. Some students have very secialized needs (very gifted, but not 'genious' exactly, some with a LOT of learnng difficulties, and such), and homeschooling might just be better. Do I think homeschooling ihttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=487970761#487970761I see a real advantage to all types of schooling. Some students have very secialized needs (very gifted, but not 'genious' exactly, some with a LOT of learnng difficulties, and such), and homeschooling might just be better. Do I think homeschooling iFri, 04 Mar 2011 06:59:23 -0600Hello,I admire those who take the responsbility of home schooling their children. I have seen many students successfully home schooled - when I was a teacher and counselor and psychologist. I facilitated some students leaving the "rat race" and beihttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=487885645#487885645Hello,I admire those who take the responsbility of home schooling their children. I have seen many students successfully home schooled - when I was a teacher and counselor and psychologist. I facilitated some students leaving the "rat race" and beiThu, 03 Mar 2011 14:19:00 -0600I am thinking about homeschooling my future children someday. Right now, my future in-laws homeschool their daughter and they can help me and future husband to make the right decision when the time comes.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=481935157#481935157I am thinking about homeschooling my future children someday. Right now, my future in-laws homeschool their daughter and they can help me and future husband to make the right decision when the time comes.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:35:56 -0600Karbie, wow, you've been through so much and you're still so strong. I admire the way you take a negative situation and turn it into something positive. It takes courage to pull your child from school, especially if the school district you live in ishttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=462865321#462865321Karbie, wow, you've been through so much and you're still so strong. I admire the way you take a negative situation and turn it into something positive. It takes courage to pull your child from school, especially if the school district you live in isSat, 21 Aug 2010 09:00:44 -0500I'm so sorry for your loss. In some ways kids who have a parent who is really ill have a firmer grasp about their parent's mortality and their own than kids who are able to sail along without worrying about it. When my Grandpa died, I helped my Mothehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=462851737#462851737I'm so sorry for your loss. In some ways kids who have a parent who is really ill have a firmer grasp about their parent's mortality and their own than kids who are able to sail along without worrying about it. When my Grandpa died, I helped my MotheSat, 21 Aug 2010 06:44:41 -0500Lilmia77,I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband. There are lots of resources on the web for homeschoolers, and you might be able to find a group in your area, if that is what you wish. You can also get your kids involved in other activities, likhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=461892669#461892669Lilmia77,I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband. There are lots of resources on the web for homeschoolers, and you might be able to find a group in your area, if that is what you wish. You can also get your kids involved in other activities, likSat, 14 Aug 2010 17:55:52 -0500Well my daughter is 13yrs old & in the 8th grade. This year I chose to homeschool her as we lost my husband & her daddy and she continues to have major anxiety attacks at school. She is extremely mature for her age & that to has its ups & downs. Bhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/13275079/Homeschooling?post_id=461822285#461822285Well my daughter is 13yrs old & in the 8th grade. This year I chose to homeschool her as we lost my husband & her daddy and she continues to have major anxiety attacks at school. She is extremely mature for her age & that to has its ups & downs. BSat, 14 Aug 2010 08:56:38 -0500