180101 Homeschool
Homeschool is not as expensive as people think. My first year cost me $14.95 for a book that told me how to use the public library system for my children's education through eighth grade. Yes, this was in Texas, and I do not know how that would work elsewhere. There are tremendous amounts of free online resources as well. Do a Google search by grade or subject. It takes commitment and sacrifice and is worth it. A single income is not as restrictive as we have been told, especially when combined with a good attitude and ingenuity. Also, I became a single mom when my elder child was 16 and the younger was 12. The elder and I found part time work in a church school, where I could continue homeschooling. It is not that unusual. We were NOT members of that church. We simply applied for jobs.
The elder quickly finished the state requirements for high school graduation and entered college a year early, and younger was allowed to be with us to work on her own homeschooled education. My elder child graduated from college debt-free and is now working. She has been supporting herself since the age of 22. The younger chose military service after graduating from homeschool. It seems that no one hears about the astounding successes of homeschool. Too many people believe the "socialization" myth. That drawback only occurs in families were it would have happened no matter where the child went to school. Do I need to reference a few famous public school incidents?
Children contact other children through their interests in music, drama, books, sports, or a thousand other activities they or their parents desire to pursue. Mine went to Scouts, karate, informal park days, professionally oriented clubs, field trips, and public-sponsored activities. In San Antonio, there is a free magazine called, SA Kids that lists free and low-cost activities all over town. Each is a learning event. Some even provided free workbooks. Homeschool works from Pre-K through graduation.
The elder quickly finished the state requirements for high school graduation and entered college a year early, and younger was allowed to be with us to work on her own homeschooled education. My elder child graduated from college debt-free and is now working. She has been supporting herself since the age of 22. The younger chose military service after graduating from homeschool. It seems that no one hears about the astounding successes of homeschool. Too many people believe the "socialization" myth. That drawback only occurs in families were it would have happened no matter where the child went to school. Do I need to reference a few famous public school incidents?
Children contact other children through their interests in music, drama, books, sports, or a thousand other activities they or their parents desire to pursue. Mine went to Scouts, karate, informal park days, professionally oriented clubs, field trips, and public-sponsored activities. In San Antonio, there is a free magazine called, SA Kids that lists free and low-cost activities all over town. Each is a learning event. Some even provided free workbooks. Homeschool works from Pre-K through graduation.