Would it be right to home school a child that has no siblings? what do u think? the child is 11.?

Question

it is a girl who really doesnt blend in at school anyway and is not doing to well in her studies.

Answer 1

I believe this would be fine. If she is really struggling in public school and not learning much then homeschooling would be good for her.

   But make sure she is getting out and about still, and still making friends.

Answer 2

It would probably be in her best interest to do home schooling, especially if you're the one to decide that you'd like to do it.

As for the social aspect, enroll her in classes or groups centering around things she likes to do, so she can meet like minded kids there.

I'm thirteen, and have been homeschooled after a particularly bad experience at public school, and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Answer 3

My son is 17 and an only child, which I have been home schooling since he was 8 years old.

Answer 4

Yes, i agree with the people who have answered here about clubs etc. also consider that if she is 11 then it will not be long before she spends more time with a variety of ages because she is becoming an adult. and how many adults spends most of their day with people exactly the same age!

if the girl is happy to be homeschooled then it would do her good to be away from a negative environment and have quality time with the person or people helping her with her education.

Answer 5

It would be fine.  There are many homeschoolers who homeschool an only child, including me.  However, the homescooling parent would have to take the child's social needs into consideration.  Some children have high social needs and others don't.

My son who is a 2nd grader has high social needs; therefore, I have to make sure he is involved in activities with other people/children on a daily basis, i.e., he is about to begin a sports training program that will meet 5 days out of the week.  Sports are very important to him, so I had to find a program that would allow him to practice/learn sports.

Also, we are involved with a lot of other activities.  Does this cause more work for me?  Yes, LOL.  However, it's important for his development and well being.

I hope this is helpful.

Answer 6

i have a 7 year old son that i started to homeschool last november... he also didnt blend in at school, hes very mature, quiet and timid and due to us living in spain for a few years he was a little behind with the english education, im not having anymore children so he is and will remain an only child.. from my experience, it hasnt brought up any problems, hes in a great football team and i make sure he gets to socialize with other kids...he has my undivided attention with his studies and has excelled greatly just in the last few months... the main thing is to put the effort into finding them club etc to join..

Answer 7

It will be fine, just be sure to give her opportunities to be with other kids sometimes.  Maybe through a homeschool co-op, a church group, boys and girls clubs, girl scouts, 4H, etc.

Answer 8

Yes.  We homeschool an only child and he is 15.  He does, however, have many friends both in public school, private school and homeschool.

Answer 9

I homeschool my 10yo son, who is an only child; he adores it.  He loves getting to study at his own pace, to hold his own interests without having to worry about what other kids think, and being able to have more control over his schedule.  He also likes not having the distractions of a classroom, and not having to format his studies to what everyone else is doing.

Some kids work really well in a classroom situation, others don't.  There is an over-emphasis on the "social benefits" of the classroom in our society...somehow, we (as a society) have been conditioned to think that if a child isn't around his or her peers in a semi-supervised atmosphere for several hours a day, the child is going to be socially backward and unable to function.  Huh?

Public schools, as we know them, have been around for less than a century; my grandmother told me about her experiences in a one-room schoolhouse with a variety of ages and grades.  75-100 years before that, kids were schooled at home or very intermittently at a local schoolhouse.  Were they socially retarded?

It's perfectly ok to homeschool an only child, especially one that doesn't learn well in a classroom atmosphere.  Through homeschooling, she can follow her own interests and gain confidence through her studies.  She can be involved in social situations that are more comfortable for her - ones that don't require her to be just like everyone else.  I think you'll find that homeschool kids, on average, don't have the need to "fit in"...they are fine with people being different than they are.  They appreciate their friends for who they are, not for the fact that they are just alike.

Homeschooling might be the perfect situation for her.  It has been for my son!  Hope that helps, and good luck!

Answer 10

actually if she is already 11 and in public or private school you should leave her there after all she may not enjoy being torn away from her Friends. also homeschooling tends to isolate children and makes social interactions with the rest of society more difficult than they need to be. just my opinion good luck on what ever you decide.

Answer 11

Of course, she will have many more opportunities to find, and make friends with young people who share her interests since she will be able to join those clubs/groups that are focused on these.

As for her school work, she can do it at her own pace, and do as little, or as much of it as needed.

There is no problem with being an only child, or one of several, because the beauty of home schooling is that their academics are adjusted to each child's individual learning style, and personality.

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Answer 12

This would be a good idea as you could focus on her learning more and she would not have to worry. Also, consider getting her a penpal (epals.com)

Answer 13

I think you should make it her decision.

If she wants to sure, but if she doesn't want to, don't.

Answer 14

I Believe home schooling Gives the child (or children) The attention they need that that wouldn't get in a Public or private school. It would help her in her studies without having a sibling there. I've been home schooled Since the second Grade (I'm in 7th now) And me and my sister talk all the time to the point we have to go in different rooms, If the Child is looking for friends at some point try sports, Most Towns have a team for soccer,softball,bball etc.

Good luck. ^_^

Answer 15

Absolutely!  I really do not think that it matters too much if they have siblings.  My son is eleven and is in the fifth grade.  He has always been home schooled.  Although he has siblings they have all graduated and have moved out of our home.  They were all home schooled to one degree or another.  My son is a very social person and I that he needed extra contact with children about his age.  You can look into home school groups in your area.  Our home school group has a one day per week school.  They go all day to different classes.  It is wonderful.  He looks forward to it every week and so do I.  It is time off for both of us.  If your experiences are bad either in public school or private school this is an excellent way to deal with the situation.  I believe, if you are qualified or are willing to become qualified, your child(ren) will get a remarkable education.  Here is something I would like to share with you.  I cannot remember where I found this but I keep it in my file to reread whenever I need encouragement:  Imagine a school where teachers love every one of their students unconditionally - one with just the right balance of teaching, rebuking, correction, and correcting, and training in righteousness combined with the teacher's real heart for the kids.  Then place those teachers and students in a totally safe and secure environment where students don't have to deal with anything close to verbal or physical assaults.  Envision a place where every student has his or her very own individual teacher who understands their learning style and develops a curriculum tailor-made just for the student.  Picture a school with firm discipline, high expectations, and total parental involvement.  Finally, set those students and teachers free to express faith in God, love for country and a commitment to time honored values like honesty and hard work.  When it comes to school, there's no place like home.

Answer 16

If she is not doing well at school (social and academically) the best for her is homeschooling, as you can adapt the learning to her style, needs and pace.

If she does not have siblings, you can still guarantee she will have good social exposure: you can enroll her to courses and activities where she can meet other people (different age and interests people).You can try with dance, girl-scouts, swimming classes or other sports, volunteering at the community, homeschool support group meetings, field trips, etc.

Answer 17

I know a couple of families who have only children and homeschool them. They just make sure to give the only child lots of outside activities to participate in.

Answer 18

Why does it matter if you are an only child or have 10 siblings??? "it is a girl who really doesnt blend in at school anyway and is not doing to well in her studies" You make it sound as if this poor child is a one legged monkey or something. She is a child that obviously needs some extra attention or help in some areas.

Homeschooling isn't for everyone but it's great for some! If you are homeschooled then you get your socialization other places than at home. You go to the store, church, play sports, play with friends in the neighborhood, etc etc etc. You get one on one attention with your studies and can move at your own pace.

Answer 19

I would say yes home school her. it would take some pressure off of her, but also try to find some social or sport activities for her too. she still needs people skills to make it in life. she needs to learn how to get along and work with other kids. there are other home schooled kids that network and have field days and just days to get together. check around. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Answer 20

Why not? I really don't see any problems with only children homeschooling.

If your worry is about a child being home all day without other children, she doesn't need siblings for that. Just get her involved in things outside the house-- community center classes, 4H club, library reading groups, volunteering, homeschool co-ops and support groups, sport teams, classes at museums or science centers or art studios-- the list can go on and on.

Answer 21

Try it, you have nothing to lose, no matter what public school proponents say, you gain more than you lose when you homeschool your children.  The benefits will amaze you very quickly in scores, attitude and behavior.  Why do we feel as though we must force some children to fit into the public system when they don't.  I bet she will excel and take off like never before.  Good luck!  You as her parent know what's best for your child!

Answer 22

You can give it a try and see if it improves things.  Homeschoolers have to be self-starters and motivated for it to work.

When it works, it generally works well.  When it fails, it typically fails miserably.

Answer 23

Everyone else has given great reasons why it would be right, but I wanted to add one more voice to say YES....it would be right and fine and all kinds of wonderful for her.

Homeschooling will give her the chance to excel at being herself, and the parents can take her to places where she'll meet people that she WILL blend in with, people who like and love the same topics and subjects.

Answer 24

I've been homeschooled all my life.  period.  so I can't speak from experience at the school.  I think homeschooling would be a great Idea for her, as long as it's her decision.  In her mind it might just look like a sort of punishment.  make sure she stays in contact with what friends she has in school, and hook her up with new friends who might also be homeschooled to relate and help her ease into the private study of life at home. there are various different Homeschool groups  that combine a group of kids, have them meet once a week and study the rest of the week.

Answer 25

My sister is not an only child, but my brother and I both attend college full time and work, so we are not home much.  However, she is so busy with her school work and other activities that even if I were home I would hardly ever see her.  I know lots of homeschoolers that are only siblings and they are just fine.  Ask her what she is interested in and make sure she has lots of activities to keep her busy.