Homeschooling

Archive for June, 2006

Question: Can you start Homeschooling if you child has gotten in big trouble and now must attend ALA?

My child has gotten into big trouble and now has to attend an Alternative Learning Academy (ALA). Can I withdraw him from public school and start Homeschooling so he does not have to take part in this punishment?
If you get an answer please support it with Texas Law and by giving me the website please!
He has been in a Juvenile Detention Center

Answer: HHmmm !!! This kind of depends how BIG the "big trouble" actually is. If he is only in school / education department type trouble then I can see no reason why you can't just remove him from school, decide what he wants to study and begin Homeschooling. BUT if its legal and criminal type trouble and the court system is involved you may have to take it up with the powers that be.... youth justice department or whatever your little darling is involved with. Either way be honest, above board and voice your reasons for wanting to homeschool. No children ever got better behaved from mixing with naughtier kids than themselves, and thats exactly what these alternative education places are. Places where good kids [derailed slightly] mix with naughty kids and pick up even better ideas for being HEAPS naughtier next time.
Even the real naughty little rascals find kids even naughtier than they are. Its crazy and spirals outa control every time.. Good luck I wish you all the best with your little darling.

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