Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Secular Home schooling: Should you Home School Your Child?

By Miranda Concagh

Should you home school your child? For many parents the answer is based on religious beliefs, and that is certainly understandable. But what if you are considering teaching your child at home and your reasons are not religious? Then you would consider secular home schooling. Either way, there are serious factors to consider before making a decision. And there are many options open to you.

Is your child slipping through the cracks at a big public school? Do you sense that your daughter is not being given special attention or getting her needs filled? Would your son prosper if he were allowed to spend more time on subjects that are particularly meaningful to him and do so at his own pace? These are some reasons people have reportedly asked: Should you homeschool your children?

Some turn to secular homeschooling because they're concerned about bullies or other negative influences in the classroom, or because of the violence prevalent in schools. Some just want to enjoy the additional opportunities it affords them to bond with their children.

Before you start assigning homework to your children, you need to do your own homework.

Secular homeschooling is a big responsibility. You are to be commended for wanting to learn as much as you can on the subject before making your final decision. If you are a person whose hair stands on end at hearing the word commitment, secular home schooling is not for you. But it is also true that along with the commitment comes a great deal of satisfaction and joy.

The extra time secular homeschooling allows you to spend with your child is time you will never regret. And, with a little imagination and some planning, educating your child can be great fun.

Should you home school your child? I hope this helps you make your decision. We all know that parenting is a full-time commitment. Don't be afraid to take it to the next level if you feel that secular homeschooling is a viable alternative for your family. - 16003

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