Lots more now with Covid I should imagine.

My son did years 11 and 12 via home school/distance education. His grades improved massively. The teachers at school always used to tell me his work suffered because he was easily distracted by others. At home, he didn’t have those distractions

When I began homeschooling 18 years ago, homeschooling was unheard of. These days everyone seems to know a homeschooler. I know that the stats seem to indicate that it is up by 300% in some regions. https://www.homeschoolingdownunder.com/australian-homeschool-statistics/

I did homeschooling for about 6 months (long story) and it sucked. It was hard to get the motivation to do the work and I missed having a teacher there to help when needed. Plus it was lonely. That was my anxiety-redden situation, though. I’m sure there are many people who thrive at home. I went back to high school and finished it and was much happier. It depends on the environment at home and at school. School can be hell for some people, and some people learn better with no distractions.

With all the extra bullying that’s happening at schools lately, I’m not surprised parents are turning to home schooling

With so many safety issues and bullying issues going at schools these days, I’m not surprised parents are choosing to home school. I did it with my son for his last 2 years of high school. His grades went through the roof, which helped him get the career he wanted in the defence force

Not sure I could do it but I know a lot of people do while the kids are little so they can travel.

Many children will benefit from this sort of schooling, especially those who live a long way from any school or whose parents live a nomadic life. Personally can’t see anything wrong with it – as I had to work it wouldn’t have worked for me.

It is a good option for many kids.

I have done homeschooling, distanced education and sent children to schools. As a mother who done these and still doing two of these, I can understand some peoples wondering. Yes when homeschooling there is the chance to work at your child’s rate , which may be faster or slower then others. You can teach subjects your child is interested in and use this as a basics for the learning.

The only way of teaching that was not by choice was distance as I did not have the time to help properly with doing home schooling. Distance is great for travelling. I prefer home schooling but it is up to my children which they choice. Have had a child do school then homeschooling then go back to the same class with the teacher surprised that his maths and English skills were ahead of the class. No I was not working to the school’s program but my own. While being home schooled he was recovering from a mental breakdown as the Dr put it.

From a different perspective. I homeschool one of my daughters, and my other daughter goes to school. I have seen both sides. I understand people’s concerns, as I was unsure about it all too, until I questioned further and have had my own experiences with it. I would never have imagined 5 years ago, that I would be homeschooling, but due to an illness in our family this is where we are at. At first, I was so worried I would not have the skills to teach my daughter what she needs. I was also worried about the ‘socialisation’ aspect, however it turns out my fears were unwarranted. We follow both a curriculum as well as add in studies according to her interest. The benefit is that we have really been able to tailor her education according to her interests and needs. If I don’t know something, we ask for help. There is such a big community that someone within the community is bound to know and this really helps. The socialisation benefit that we have seen is that she now socialises across all age groups and speaks well with all ages, not just her own age group, who she socialises with regularly and loves it. They don’t have the commonality of shared school experiences, but do have shared teen/interest/sport/dance experiences. I liken it to friends who go to different schools. I think if you are open to it, and are prepared to be on a learning curve yourself, then it is a rewarding experience for parent and child. Just thought I’d add my comments as someone with a child in both forms of education.

Never never never, how can you provide your child with an education for life with out experience and training. Plus school provides skills that need experiences to develop like social skills and conflict resolution

Oh my goodness I am not smart enough to homeschool and what about the social aspects

My friend started homeschooling this year, with reason that our educational system is just not good enough. Good that it’s possible, it’s just not for me.

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  Good to have options but not for us either.

I know one child who is going to be home schooled because she has a severe allergy to a medication sold in supermarkets. If somebody touches the child within 10 hours of taking the medication the child has a severe reaction including breathing and has had to have cpr once. Because there is a shortage of Epipens and it is not a potentially fatal food allergy. There is also a waiting list for medication allergies for Epipens,

My worry is the social aspect but with all the bullying etc that happens too i can understand parents choices.

I know a family that homeschool their children and they have done a wonderful job however the children do lack social skills which is very important. I personally would homeschool only if it was a last option

I personally couldn’t do it. I think the interaction with others is so important

I just wouldn’t get the work done, I am too slack for that but it is the right choice for some

I don’t think I would be able to provide the level of education my children get at school otherwise I would have considered homeschooling them.