| In order to avoid a lot of headaches, I have listed | | | | example: How much time is lost during a public or |
| things you should avoid as a homeschooling family | | | | private school day with trips to the bathroom |
| if you want to avoid difficulties with local child | | | | when 30+ kids are lined up, sometimes unruly, |
| services, the school system, your neighbors, your | | | | awaiting their turn to use the restroom? Compare |
| extended family and the many different | | | | that to a home school setting with bathroom |
| institutions affected by your decision to home | | | | privileges involving very little time away from |
| school your child(ren). | | | | lessons. |
| Then look into all local and state laws and | | | | Nevertheless, try to adhere to what a public or |
| ordinances regarding schooling your child at home. | | | | private school day's activities would be like |
| Keep it as low key as possible and ask around | | | | including the pledge of allegiance, bathroom |
| with any homeschooling groups in the area. I called | | | | breaks, lunch breaks, rest time and other |
| a pastor involved with a private school but | | | | considerations involving 30+ kids instead of your |
| homeschooling his three children also. He explained | | | | small class size which cannot be topped anywhere. |
| how it worked locally. But he also explained he | | | | One on one in learning anything is remarkable and |
| was adhering to these requirements because he | | | | produces quick and powerful results. |
| was so visible as a pastor. He encouraged me to | | | | In addition to knowing that my son has grown |
| continue with the home school plans we had been | | | | into a fine young man, the time spent with him |
| following by staying low key and we should have | | | | during those homeschooling days will continue to |
| no problems and we never did. | | | | be treasured forever. I know the correct route |
| Because we wanted to be as invisible as possible, | | | | was taken in his life and I am grateful for having |
| we chose to avoid associating with any home | | | | the privilege of teaching such a keen, inquisitive |
| school groups. They were usually very vocal | | | | mind. Once it was decided to place him in a |
| especially if the state's ordinances conflicted with | | | | traditional but private school setting, he proceeded |
| their desire to home school. You want to avoid | | | | to earn honors and recognition as well as earning |
| getting your name on any "lists" that may draw | | | | college scholarships. |
| attention to the fact that your child is not enrolled | | | | Next is some information you may find handy if |
| in traditional school. | | | | the choice to homeschool has removed an |
| Of course, do not let your child run around | | | | income in order to do so. There are internet |
| outside unsupervised during regular school hours | | | | marketing businesses that can be worked full or |
| even if lessons have been completed for the day. | | | | part time and replace any income given up to |
| You will have the neighbors calling child services if | | | | teach your child(ren). You could even incorporate |
| your children are outside playing between 8:00 and | | | | some marketing systems in school as computer |
| 3:00 even if that is P.E. for the day. If you do | | | | training as they include a wide range of training |
| decide on a physical education program, then be | | | | such as how to use social media and writing |
| consistent and do it at the same time everyday, | | | | articles. There are numerous article depositories |
| if possible. And you as the homeschooling parent | | | | available upon which you can post articles for free. |
| need to be present outside with your children | | | | Categories are boundless and you receive ongoing |
| during the entire time. | | | | input on those articles. I have come to love |
| Furthermore, it is hard to fill up a traditional school | | | | writing and wish I had known about this venue a |
| day's hours since homeschooling one on one or | | | | long time ago. |
| two or three is much easier and less time | | | | Feel free to contact me with questions about |
| consuming than a teacher with 30+ students to | | | | homeschooling or to share your experiences. I |
| attend to every day. I like to use the restroom | | | | would enjoy hearing about them. |