Do i need a parent to home school???

Question

Do i need to have a parent at home all day to home school??

My parents both work all day and im in a really bad school, i think id be btter off at home..so do i need to have a parent to teach me?

Answer 1

Here are some homeschooling programs you may want to look into if you're planning to work independently:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Good luck!

Answer 2

maybe your dog will teach you

Answer 3

If you are legally allowed to be home alone, then you could do online schooling or something else (unless the online school requires an adult presence). You'll have to find out more about the laws and the virtual school (if available where you live).

Answer 4

As far as i know the only time you need a parent for virtual(online) schools if for tests.

Answer 5

imm sorry but who else would teach you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

It depends on a couple of things.

First how old/what grade you are in.

Second how mature you are/aren't.

Third how your parents will play a role/if any, in your education to support you.

Okay, your age/grade.  If you are in grade less than high school, I would probably say no, only because it is difficult to stay on task for all of your educational needs and being young AND being responisble for your education planning, is a lot to ask a young person.

Maturity.  If you are planning on studying everyday as soon as mom and dad leave and be studying when they walk through the door in the evening...yeah, okay...ideal kid.  

If you are planning on partying the days of your youth away because there is a bully at school and the prospect of wasting your life doing nothing versus having the tar beat out of you verbally or physically everyday, seems that there would be bigger issues than staying at home and becoming a recluse because you are afraid for your safety.

I HOMESCHOOL my son,  I think it is a great way to learn.  I have also self-taught myself, on several subjects, when I need to learn something new and I can't afford to go to a class that requires tuition.

So, don't get me wrong, if you want to homeschool and your parents can some how support this. I know that they are busy...but homescholing doesn't mean 9-3 everyday.  It can be 7pm to midnight. or whatever...because it can be flexible.  

The thing with your willingness to check out this as an option, is good.  

But, really.  What are your parents thinking about it? How will they support your education? Will they check your work at the end of the day/week? Will they help plan your next day's lesson/weeks lessons for you/with you?  It doesn't have to be too time consuming, but there is time involved.  

Also, is your school in support of you leaving? If so, will they provide your lessons and mark them for you? Your work could be done and mailed to the school if it is really a safety concern for entering the school.  Another option is your guidance counsellor.  Do they have any correspondence courses that you can take?  In Canada we have courses for all levels (elementary right through High School) that can be taken.

You are still a child, whether you are 12 or 17 years old, that doesn't matter, you have to have someone take the helm on this.  Just to check in with you once in a while, with 'how you are doing' 'what you are doing'...(like, learning science is great.  But, if you are planning on building a nuclear device...yeah, mom and dad should know.)...LOL!!

I sincerely think that you can do this, but it depends on your age and maturity, the level of support parents can give, etc.

There are homeschooling groups in vast numbers throughout North America (I don't have a clue where you are), and if you joined one and your local library, you would have a great bunch of books and support as well.

Ask.  That was a great first step.  Now...go ask your parents what they understand as their support level is.  If your parents say they can do a little, like check your work or plan your lessons great.  But, don't be too hard on them if they just can't do it.  Homeschooling isn't for everyone.  It may be for you, but they just may not be in a position to offer you anything more than reading your work here and there.  

You are doing the right thing by asking though.

Make the decision together, it is something you will all be impacted by.

Also, is a transfer to another school/district an option?  What about a private school? Or a school near your parent's work, so they drive you?

Blessings!

Tracy

Answer 7

It depends...how old are you?

Check the homeschool website...

www.hslda.org and check the laws for homeschooling in your state.

Answer 8

While my mom stayed home when I was being home schooled, we used a curriculum called Calvert, meaning I learned at home but sent tests & papers to a teacher to be graded, which was great because I had official transcripts that I could send to schools later on. The rules for home schooling vary from state to state but you will either have to use a curriculum approved by your state, or your parents may need to go to a yearly review with your school district to show them what you are learning. If you decide to go with a planned curriculum, maybe you could work during the day and have your parents go over the tricky stuff with you at night, the time when you would normally be doing homework. Then you can send your work to a teacher so that a third party could grade your tests and papers.

Answer 9

just say your mom well tech you but go online like i do you want need help it just like really school you dont have parent there for that do you

Answer 10

If you're old enough to be home alone, then no. Virtual school tends to work well for kids whose parents work all day, especially if the parent has time to get involved in the evenings and on weekends, taking you on feild trips, working on creative projects, extracurricular activities, etc. If you want to do traditional homeschooling, you still can. You would just work around your parents' schedules. There's no law that says school has to happen in the morning. Some people actually learn better later in the day. You can work independently durring the day, and any lessons your parents need to be directly involved in can take place in the evenings after dinner, or for a couple hours on weekends.

Answer 11

sometimes your school can just give you a work package and you can just do work at home, most of the time that doesnt work though because the kid just gives up and does nothing.

get a tutor! its pretty unreasonable to ask one of your parents to stay home from work so you can be home schooled.

ask your school counsellor about finding a tutor. either a student or professional.

Also, sometimes you can hire teachers to homeschool if you put an ad in the paper, but the add i saw i think the teacher wanted like 3000-4000 $$ a month!!

Answer 12

No you don't.  You'll need a parent to pay attention and help you out here and there, but there are working parents who also homeschool.   Find out what the requirements are in your state, come up with a plan, and take it to your parents.  You may find that they are very supportive of your idea!

Answer 13

No, not if you're independant. I homeschool and live with only my mom, who works almost all day. I take my homeschooling through a university, and the books are really self explanatory. If you have enough independance to actually get your school done without a parent nagging at you to do it, you should be able to homeschool. And actually, parents usually aren't all that helpful. My mom couldn't really help me with my school if I needed her to. If I really need help, I can ask my teacher questions via email. Just keep in mind that homeschooling isn't necessarily easier then public or private school. It isn't just like you'll be able to sit at home all day watching tv and call it 'homeschool'. You actually have to do your work, turn it in, and get graded. Another thing you'll need to know is that if you're in high school, you HAVE to do your classes through a university or college! You won't get credits otherwise, meaning you won't be able to graduate!

Answer 14

It doesn't need to be a parent, it could be another relative, but I think what you are getting at is...can you teach yourself legally? Unfortunately, no. It needs to be an adult teaching you. I feel your pain. My son doesn't belong in school either and really needs to be homeschooled, but I have to work all day and I'm it. You just have to get through it as best you can and consider it experience in getting through all of the c**p jobs neccesary in life before you can attain your dream job.

Answer 15

No you dont if you are at least 14 years old.  You can sign up for a high school diploma program at a number of different online schools.  It costs a pretty penney but they are nationally accreditted so you dont have to worry about the state getting involved as much.   Or try alternative school, where they let you set your own hours or you only go for like 4 a day.

I teach myself .  It takes dedication and hardwork but honestly my parents would never be able to teach me.  I can barely teach physics and pre-calculus to myself.  So things like that get really hard but in the end it will all be worth it.

I should clairfy though, if you join an accreditted program that is actually recognized as being an educational institution then no you shouldnt need them, but if you just leave school and try and make up your own plan and make up your own classes and books you have to have a real person teaching you.

Answer 16

I am the homeschooling parent of a teen.  Short answer to your question is "no".

However, it is going to take some extra commitment on your part, and the trust of your parents, in order to do it right.  Start by being honest with yourself.  How likely are you to actually do the work with no supervision?  Honestly?  The answer to this question is very, very important.

If your parents decide to put their trust and faith in you when you say you'll do the work (and it *IS* work), are you the type of person to take that to heart, and invest in yourself, or are you going to slack off at the first opportunity?

Find the regulations for your state province by visiting the HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) website.  They have links to the reg's for each state and province.  Sit down and talk to your parents about your options, and about what you are willing to invest in order to get a superior education.  It's going to take hard work and faith on BOTH your parts to do it, if you choose to go that route.

If you are honest with yourself, and decide you're more likely to slack off at the first opportunity, you're probably better off in a public school classroom.  If you're ready to take charge of your own education, and understand that homeschooling is not "slacking off", but really hard work in order to achieve something on your own, you can do it, with a little bit of investment on your parent's part, and a lot of hard work and commitment on yours.

There is a fabulous book titled "The Well Trained Mind" by Jesse Wise and Susan Wise Bauer that gives detailed outlines of curriculum for an academically superior education.  Alternatively, The Teenage Liberation Handbook is a good tool for teens who are looking for a different option than the regular classroom.

Good luck -- homeschooling can be a joy and an amazing thing when coupled with someone who is willing to commit to their own, or their child's, success.