I have a single mom who works and doesn't want to homeschool me?

Question

My mom is the only parent in my family and she works full time. Is there any way that I can be homeschooled in a small private group in someone's house instead of by my own mom? Or is there any way my mom could just give me the work and I do it while she's at work? Just wondering if theirs any homeschool group that would teach me too. Thanks!

Answer 1

Just go to school.

Answer 2

Hi there!

It depends on how old you are. I am a single mom as well, and I teach online as well as in a regular school in Florida. If you are in HS, you may be able to stay at home by yourself and take online classes, or hook up with a homeschool group.  What I would do is to call (anonymously) your local school board and ask if there is a specific age at which children can be left home alone. That's teh first step. If you're old enough (usually over 14), then your next step is to a) find out about local homeschool groups and/or b) virtual schools that you can take classes in. If you have your mom email me, I'd be happy to help you out!

Answer 3

I also think a lot depends on how old you are...as well as things like finances.  Are you old enough to be left home alone for several hours?  I don't know if there are any laws about this in your state...it's probably the first thing you should look into. :)

If you're old enough to be home alone for a while, then you could possibly study alone while your mom is at work.  If you have the money, you could join a virtual school.  Or you could just buy materials from any curriculum provider and go that route.  

I've heard of some single moms arranging some type of child care (possibly an older relative?) during the day, and then supervising the child's homeschooling after work.  The older the student is, the more he or she can learn on her own.  (I was publicly schooled, and very aware of the inferior education I was being served...so I would research things on my own and really delve deep...I acquired most of my true knowledge on my own in this fashion!)

Some states also let families homeschool children that aren't theirs.  Here in NC, homeschoolers can educate children from one other family, under the law.  Maybe www.HSLDA.org can help you find out about the laws in your state...there's a section where you can click on your state's name and then read all the applicable laws.  You have to be a paid member to have legal counsel, though.

Every student is different.  I would personally choose to self-educate if I were in your position (if my mom was unavailable), but that's really up to you and your family.  Another path may be better for you.  

I wish you the best, and hope that you can arrange something!  If you need anything, just email!  :)

Answer 4

Hi Tammy,

I looked at your other question and saw that you are 15 years old.  You write well and seem to understand what you read.  You may want to ask your mom if instead of 'teaching' you, she could help you by giving you support and direction as you study at home.

What are your goals for life?  

If you don't have a plan, make a plan.  

I work 6 + hours a day outside the home.  I leave assignments for my son.

We do have alternate plan  where he goes to his step-father's workplace 2 or 3 days a week.  That plan was put in place because he is a relunctant learner.

If he were self-motivated, he would be fine to be here alone to learn.

Money is a factor in our home, so we use free and cheap resources.  

If this advice I have given you is 'out of the question' with your mom, please discuss your goals and desires with a school counselor.  The public schools know that the classroom setting is not the best learning environment for many kids.  Most are offering  alternate learning programs.

Whatever you do, continue your education.  

Make sure you check with the home school law in your state.

Answer 5

Check out http://k12.com

at this school you can do the work by yourself. You don't need your mom for it.

Answer 6

No, but if you have a disability, there is the possibility that the school could provide home tutoring where a teacher comes to your house and teaches you.