To homeschool or to not?

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That's your decision, but please don't take that choice lightly.
My parents chose to homeschool but my mom only had a high school education and never did anything to actually keep up her education. 
Her idea of teaching was putting us in front of the tv to watch "educational" programs.
I was lucky and was able to self teach myself on a lot of things and my younger siblings had to work off each others strengths to try learning anything. Some of them still didnt learn to read until they were 10-12 depending on the kid.
I struggle with feeling like I'm capable of anything academic because I really didn't get an education.
My siblings have it much worse and I worry about them being able to get a decent job as they get older.
I'm not saying you would be neglectful or a bad teacher, just please realize your strengths and your weaknesses and think of what would be best for your child(ren).

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Yes! I have been a homeschool mom for 4 years. It takes a lot of conviction to go against the norm, but it is worth it! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Only you know what’s right for your family

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I am going to. :) I dont vaccinate and living in CA this is our only option. I have a teaching background so I feel comfortable. I don't want my daughter around bullying and negative influences. There are so many local homeschooling groups on facebook. It is pretty popular in my area. Lots of resources. The charter I'm looking at gives you $2700 a year for expenses. Lots of good reviews :) 
good luck with your decision. Nothing is permanent. You could try it and if its not for you and your family then oh well :) 
I know many families that have parents who have full time jobs and the homeschooling is worked around that, it doesn't have to be a work or homeschool type of deal.

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Not for our family, but I am pro homeschooling if you take it seriously. Sitting your kid in front of a tv is not homeschooling. They need a real education with curriculum and an understanding of how the real world works. Make them have a schedule and learn to work with other kids. Co-ops are great!
But I’ve known 2 families that sat their kids in front of tv’s and the kids have grown to be a mess. Expectation of life vs reality hit them real hard.

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My personal reason that I would not homeschool is because I’m not an expert in every subject. And I say this as a teacher. I could never teach my children how to do geometry or chemistry, or hell even lower level sciences. I prefer to put that in the hands of professionals who know the subject matter.

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Co-ops are great... I was thinking about homeschooling.. I have a bachelor's degree in education and was a teacher before we had our son.. I don't like the public schools here and I would feel better in a co-op with other bachelor level teachers..

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I was home schooled 6-8 grade and I loved it. I wish I could’ve done it all throughout school. I think it’s important for at least one parent to stay home with the child though of course, no matter the age. My aunt is a SAHM and homeschooled both her kids until college. I plan on homeschooling my child if I decide to continue to stay home.

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We personally aren’t because I know I’m a very crappy teacher, I have absolutely zero patience for teaching. My husband has a teaching degree but he didn’t enjoy it so he doesn’t want to either. Plus neither of us have any qualms with public education in our chosen area.

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Nope, not for my family anyways.

To homeschool or to not?

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