Does anyone in this group homeschool? What are the pros/cons? Do you have website recommendations where I can read up on it? My husband is the one staying at home and he's adamant about homeschooling. What worries me is getting into college one day and developing the social skills. I would rather go the public schools route but my husband insists on homeschooling. Everytime we talk about it, it turns into a huge argument.

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I don’t homeschool (only have a 2 yr old anyway) but I was homeschooled until I went to college. Definitely pros and cons like anything else, and your concerns are valid - I had friends all over the homeschool spectrum- but I was able to transition to college just fine and have done well job-wise. Hopefully making Partner at a Big 4 next year. I credit the grit I learned from homeschooling for a lot of my success.

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I’d love to homeschool if it was financially feasible for us (meaning, losing my income). I went to college and had several homeschooled friends and they all excelled. When you’re homeschooling, you get to move at your own pace. Meaning you can accelerate through subject matter that comes easily to you but go more slowly through things that are harder. In a classroom setting, everyone moves at the same pace. So some kids are bored and some kids are hanging on by their fingernails to keep up.

All my homeschooled friends were extremely self sufficient snd efficient studiers. They could get through material quickly and figure out how to make it make sense to them very quickly (essentially, teaching themselves) because that is what they are used to. You can do way more field trips, travel abroad, travel all around the US, etc. you can dive into subject matter that is personally really interesting to you.

Homeschooled kids don’t all necessarily just get taught by their one parent- you can join cohorts and work with other families, too. And in many states, you can still play public school sports. Or join private sports teams if that’s something your kids are interested in.

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Did you both agree to this before having kids? How about private school if he is set they not attend public school?

What is his degree in that makes him think he can teach each subject adequately?

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At our district the police are called for anything physical. So it hasn’t happened in years.

Even a threat of violence gets you banned from the bus for a week, second time a month, third time no more bus privilege

I have some acquaintances who homeschool and their kids are academically advanced and they do cohorts so they get interaction with other kids etc. plus they are involved in sports and one actually just got a scholarship to college for diving. Another acquaintance homeschools her kids full time and they are super smart and creative and build things with their own power tools etc. and are also part of cohorts. I don’t know the programs they use and they are in two different states so you’d have to look into what’s available in your area, but it can definitely be a great education if you’re committed to it and give it the proper attention and resources. I also have a cousin who switched to homeschooling after a year of public high school and she did study abroad, got scholarships, started her own business etc.

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If your husband is committed to making sure homeschool is done well, the kids get opportunities for social interaction and he’s calling in reinforcements if he ever needs to for certain subject matter (not needed until they are older), I’d see this as a major bonus for your children. No one loves them like a parent. And Dad can ensure your values are what they learn. I’m about to dish out major bank for private school for my kindergarten age son. If one of us were up to home schooling, I’d consider that a superior option to private school.

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