Homeschooling

Archive for June, 2010

Question: Homeschooling question?

Does every state have a law that says " No child can be home-schooled pass the age of 18 years of age".?

In North Carolina, one of the Homeschooling Laws is that you can only be home-schooled between the age of 7 years to 16 years.

Is that the same in every state? What about Florida? Is there any state that has no age restrictions when it comes to home-schooling?

Answer: In North Carolina, the compulsory attendance laws are from ages 7 - 16. This means that legally a child has to be in some form of school during those ages. This does not mean that those are the only ages that a child is eligible for any form of schooling. It does mean that those who are either younger than the compulsory age or older than the compulsory age will not necessarily have to follow all the laws for their state in order to homeschool.

Part 5 Scott Woodruff HSLDA KS rep. Homeschooling Laws

Question: need some empowering feedback on Homeschooling?

we have decided to homeschool my 5 and 10 y.o. this coming school year. this is a decision we feel is a great decision, but just to give us that extra boost, would you guys mind shouting out what you love about it? i'm going to print these answers, and every time i get scared, i'm going to read them. i really appreciate it! also, any good books on Homeschooling topics that i can read over the summer to help me prepare?

btw...we are spiritual people, but i am looking more for books that don't focus solely on Christian curriculum or beliefs for Homeschooling, but if your reason for Homeschooling is Christian based, i would still love to hear your answers!

Answer: Homeschooling can be a wonderful lifestyle. There are so many opportunities available in the world outside of the classroom for children to learn and develop.

You can do what you want, when you want and focus on whatever is best for your family. Create an enriched environment in which your children will thrive and you will enjoy the glory of what Homeschooling can be.

I suggest you read "The Teenage Liberation Handbook" by Grace Llewelyn. Although it's written for teens, it is great for any new Homeschooling parent. "Better Late Than Early" by the Moores is good too.

I've been unschooling my kids for 16 years and have no regrets. They have grown into amazing young adults with such incredible skills and knowledge, everyday they amaze me. It can be done with great results.

Best of luck to you

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