Dealing with challenges is part and parcel of homeschooling your children. Here are a few common problems that you may face and suggestions on overcoming them.
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Dealing with negative public opinion
Not everyone agrees with the need to homeschool. The majority of parents would prefer that all children be taught in public schools rather than by their own parents at home. This can lead to a homeschooling family being singled out for negative public feedback.
Don’t let it pull you down. You know that you have valid reasons for homeschooling your children and these do not have to be defended to the public at large. As long as you are convinced that homeschooling is the better option for your children and your family do not let public opinion bring you down.
Dealing with resistant children
Sometimes children get influenced by their peer group and decide that they want to go to regular school like their friends and not study alone at home. This is a difficult situation that can arise when your child is very social and wants to be around other children of the same age.
To help your child with this try and have combined classes with other homeschooling parents. This will allow your child to learn in a group and still be homeschooled. While such classes may not be possible daily you can arrange for them once every week with each class being conducted in the homes of all the children involved in the group.
Dealing with the actual teaching
You need to pick the right curriculum to follow. There are so many different methods of home schooling and you need to pick the one that suits you and your children. You need to ensure that you have a legally compliant homeschool that meets the requirements of your state’s laws. You need to keep track of the progress of your wards with written records.
For a first time homeschooling parent the sheer volume of work expected out of you can be worrisome, but it can all be managed with a little planning and a lot of hard work. Take help of your support group both online and in real life.
Article Inspiration: About Homeschooling
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