Public School, Charter School Or Home School?
Aug
25
The kids in my neighborhood went back to school yesterday. This means that in one year Sariah will be able to go to Kindergarten! And I still don’t know how I want to educate her – put her in public school, charter school or home school her? And if I decide to home school do I buy a curriculum, make up my own or go with K12 which is an online school where I would work with a public school teacher and they have regular field trips and social activities for the children in the program – sounds like an interesting option.
I was listening to the local Christian radio Station while driving a few days ago and the hosts were discussing their children going back to school and how concerned they were about their children not being under their influence and values while at school.
Hearing this caused me to think more about homeschooling. I have doubts that I can effectively teach secular education or if they would regret being home schooled when she is older but I wonder if 5 is too young for formal education and if Sariah going to a public school will cause her to loose her love of learning to school being boring or some course being too slow or too fast for her level? Would she be bullied? Would she be a leader? Would she pass on the values she learns at home and church to other kids?
There are so many things to think about. Pros and Cons to all types of education methods. The best thing I can do is to pray about what the right decision will be for my children and maybe what is right for Sariah might not be right for Rebekah.
September 6th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
have you heard of unschooling? check out sandra dodd’s website for info if you’re interested… it’s homeschooling without a curriculum (but so much more!)
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