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'Homeschooling' is the process in which one or more children of not more than 2 families are instructed by parents or legal guardians, or a member of either household. The learning usually occurs in the home of one or the other family. The laws that define homeschooling vary from State to State. The legal requirements for establishing a homeschool also vary with the State. FFor most children, the actual process of learning begins much before school. Many children already know their alphabets, the names of animals, colors and other more complicated stuff before they reach school. This is mostly due to the hard work of a member of the family who has taken the time to teach the child. Homeschooling is the natural progression from more simple forms of home learning. Instead of sending their children to a public school, parents provide their own curriculum and teach their children in ways that best suit the child. This is homeschooling, in its most simplistic form. Parents are then able to more closely tailor the learning methods and content to the personalities, interests, and learning styles of the children. BBefore you decide to completely withdraw your children from public (or private) school and go in for homeschooling, there are certain important matters you need to consider. Meet with parents of other homeschoolers to find out the pros and cons of homeschooling. Then ask yourself why you would want to adopt this method. This is a very important aspect, as the success of the program depends on the clarity and sincerity of your purpose. NNext, consider the expenses of homeschooling. It may cost anywhere between a few hundred dollars to a few thousand every year depending on what supplies and materials you need, what you already have (or can borrow), and how extensive your homeschooling experience will be. More importantly, you are also effectively shutting out any job opportunity for one of the parents, as one parent will have to stay at home full time to manage the homeschool. AAre you qualified to take on homeschooling for your children? Teaching is a continuation of your own learning process. With the advent of the internet, information is aplenty. There are various books and resources for those interested in homeschooling. Go through the various methods of homeschooling and choose one that is most suited to you. It helps if you know what kind of learning style your child has. Every state has its own laws regarding homeschooling. For instance, in North Carolina, you must first file a 'Notice of Intent' to start a home school. In this you have to mention if the school is a 'Private church' school or a 'qualified non-public school'. The persons providing the education are required to have at least a high school diploma. You have to maintain an annual record of the child's attendance and disease immunization. Every year, the child is required to undergo a standardized test. Each student attending the eleventh grade has to take a nationally standardized test. These are the requirements in North Carolina, but it is enough to give you a good idea of what homeschooling entails. These requirements may be totally different, say from the laws regulating homeschooling in California.. Homeschooling may seem like a lot of fun and freedom from the outside. However, things are seldom as simple as they seem. Homeschooling is a lot of added responsibility and hard work. But, if successful, it will forge a strong bond of love and respect between parent and child, while providing your child with the best form of education he needs.
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