Can a Working Parent Home school?
Home schooled students need daily supervision and/or childcare. Students need an adult (usually the parent) to interact daily with them in their learning process. Some times the supervision and interaction can be accomplished by a qualified relative while the parent works. Parents who are able to bring their children with them to work (self-employed, pastors, etc.) need to consider the effect it might have on their work performance. High school students might be left home alone, but each parent needs to determine their student’s level of responsibility (Some 18 year olds shouldn’t be left home alone!
Home schooled students need daily supervision and/or childcare. Students need an adult (usually the parent) to interact daily with them in their learning process. Some times the supervision and interaction can be accomplished by a qualified relative while the parent works. Parents who are able to bring their children with them to work (self-employed, pastors, etc.) need to consider the effect it might have on their work performance.
