Comments on: So Your Partner Doesn’t Want to Homeschool? This Is For You

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:59:27 +0000

My hardest part with trying to convince my husband –is he is concerned about socialization…and doesn’t want them to be awkward …I get it but there’s many opportunities to do various “socialization”

By: Helia

Helia — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:44:01 +0000

Hi,

My husband is totally against homeschooling. His reason is that we both are not native speakers. Even, my speaking and writing are good enough to do it, he says that kids are gone miss American culture. He said that the only place they can learn the culture is school and I am really against the school. Any thoughts?

By: Norman Walsh

Norman Walsh — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:01:32 +0000

In reply to Deborah Lack. What about the loss of income. I am seperated from my kids mom and pay child support as well as everything I have left over is also given to them. But it takes her income as well to keep a roof over their heads and food in their mouths. Neither of us graduated college and I work 65 hrs a week already just for us to keep afloat. I fear her anxiety issues are her motivation for homeschooling. She already lives in government housing. Do you all think this is really possible for her, for the kids. She would have to quit her job. Please help me see why this is a good idea because right now I just can't.

By: Deborah Lack

Deborah Lack — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:36:35 +0000

In reply to John. Homeschooling is Free. Public Libraries are free. There are free or subsidized programs for homeschoolers at most museums and national parks. Other than paying for internet access which you obviously have anyway, you can get anything you need. : )

By: Momof2

Momof2 — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 05:42:29 +0000

In reply to John. On the contrary- homeschooling can be virtually free...if you make it that way

By: John

John — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 04:29:40 +0000

You give really good points, man. The problem is that it’s cost so much more to homeschool. With public schooling, the kids go off, learn, come back, and all for free. But with homeschooling, you have to pay for way more supplies and books and all that crap. For school all you have to pay for is supplies. And with what you said about holidays and experiencing things, you have to pay a lot for these things. Growing up, my parents never could’ve afforded homeschooling and we can’t now either. Price isn’t the only issue – we’ve talked about homeschooling but my kids are completely against it. They like school, and would hate staying home all day learning with family instead of friends. I’m glad to see it works for you, but homeschooling just isn’t that simple. Public school is default for a reason. Just not everyone is qualified to homeschool.
Thanks