What are some of the downsides to homeschooling?
It can be hard to spend so much time with each other. Relationships are very strong in a homeschooled family — this doesn’t mean that everyone gets along all the time, just that we all know each other very well because we spend so much time together. This is a positive thing, except that parents don’t get time away when school is at home. The other downside is how scary it can be. Parenting is scary enough without thinking you are completely responsible for how a child turns out, without the schools to use as a buffer. Educationally speaking, I think that there are no down sides; every family can find a way that works best for each student. What is one way parents deal with the lack of “alone time” when homeschooling? I think you have to find out the things you would want to do alone, and then learn to share them with your children. I love to read, watch movies and play board games; I can do all of these things with my kids. What can you tell us about part-time homeschooling options? M
