Tangerine Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Do you feel you would always homeschool, provided you have the ability and means? Or, if money and location were no object, would you put your children in a school? Have you come across schools you wish your children could attend? Or thought about starting a school? I've come across some schools that seem really remarkable, or interesting to me. But I don't know if I would put my children in them, given the opportunity. Just curious. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 So far, homeschooling seems, imo, to be the best I can offer my dcs. I've seen great opportunities for highschool, but most of those are colleges ;) As of this moment, I can't imagine putting ds in school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 There are not any schools in this area that I would jump on if I could afford them. We will be homeschooling for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Do you feel you would always homeschool, provided you have the ability and means? Yes, I would always hs. Or, if money and location were no object, would you put your children in a school? No schools for us Have you come across schools you wish your children could attend?No Or thought about starting a school? No I've come across some schools that seem really remarkable, or interesting to me. But I don't know if I would put my children in them, given the opportunity. Just curious. :bigear: Unless I passed away I would always hs. If I passed away hubby would continue to hs the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 At this point, homeschooling is perfect for us. It's all we've ever done, it has worked out wonderfully for our family, and we all enjoy it. I'm homeschooling highschool for the first time this year, and so far, so good. I can't say we will always homeschool, but, right now, that is the plan. I absolutely LOVE having my children home. I love learning right alongside them and sharing ideas and goals. I feel very blessed for having the opportunity to live this lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Do you feel you would always homeschool, provided you have the ability and means? YesOr, if money and location were no object, would you put your children in a school? No Have you come across schools you wish your children could attend? Or thought about starting a school? No :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'm homeschooling because I feel that *I* personally, as their mother, can provide the best education for them. I raise them up with a foundation of Jesus Christ, I know their likes/dislikes, I know what interests them, I know their stregnths/weaknesses, and I'm the one (as opposed to teachers) who have a vested interested in them and only want the best for them. I'm in it for the long haul, as long as the Lord wills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yes, because homeschooling is not about the education to me. Education is just a benefit. Homeschooing is about my family. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 We plan to always homeschool. We have took out life insurance policies to help enable us to do so for years to come, etc. However if we faced some situation & can't homeschool, a christian school would be the absolute last resort. Public school will never be an option - even is we have to move. I will also works nights to keep homeschooling or live in a tiny home or camper to keep school going. Whatever it takes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Absolutely. If for some reason it becomes impossible (illness or death), then DH would take over, we would hire someone else, or as a last resort, send the DC to a small hs-ish private school nearby. God willing they will never attend a gov't school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yes, because homeschooling is not about the education to me. Education is just a benefit. Homeschooing is about my family. Michelle Well stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I love hsing, and esp in the early years. However, I can think of several schools that I would eagerly consider for my older children. If I had the 30k/yr. I love Quaker schools. Fi, Sidwell Friends in DC. That curricula is tremendous. I know of several schools like that are very tempting...if money were no option. In the end, I am glad I can't entertain it. I feel really blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moni Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Would you always homeschool, no matter what? Yes. :) homeschooling is not about the education If I had a nickel for every time I've said this.......... :lol: :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well I had thought yes and it was yes for child one and will be for child two. Now for child three, most likely but time will tell. I was already faced with a choice about moving to an area where there was a good private school but little chance for any outside activities if she didn't go there (foreign country). Since this is my only extrovert and it would be a place she would already be having problems with depression (northern area where it is dark a long time in winter), I think she would have to go to school. As it is, my dh didn't volunteer for the job for other reasons and if he isn't forced to go to that place or some other similar circumstances, we will probably homeschool through high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansmama Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I really believe in homeschooling, so for us, it is our way of life and not a second option or plan. Funny, though, that this thread comes up now because I'm starting to realize that as my oldest ds is becoming more involved in sports programs with kids who go to school, the parents who send their children to private school seem to get homeschooling and support it right off the bat where some of the other parents whose children attend the local ps have a lot more questions about how homeschooling works and why we do it. A few years ago someone made the comment that if they had young dc and they lived in our state they would hs too, and I remember thinking that actually, we would hs no matter where we lived, and would even consider relocating if necessary to have greater hs freedoms (our state happens to be hsing friendly though, so it's not a problem). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well I had thought yes and it was yes for child one and will be for child two. Now for child three, most likely but time will tell. I was already faced with a choice about moving to an area where there was a good private school but little chance for any outside activities if she didn't go there (foreign country). Since this is my only extrovert and it would be a place she would already be having problems with depression (northern area where it is dark a long time in winter), I think she would have to go to school. As it is, my dh didn't volunteer for the job for other reasons and if he isn't forced to go to that place or some other similar circumstances, we will probably homeschool through high school. We had the option to request Elmendorf AFB in Alaska, and I just knew I wouldn't be able to handle the reduced daylight in winter. I can totally see that being a good reason to go to school. One I never would have thought of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlowetx Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Truth be told, we just started and couldn't be happier - its working well, he loves it, and the flexibility to build the curriculum to his needs just can't be beat...however, if I found the perfect school that could do that as well, that was well structured, demanded excellance (but with a loving and kind approach) and required all the children to be well-mannered and non-bullying..then yes. If there was a school that meet our criteria we would put him back in school in the next few years (we've decided the next two at a minimum at home)...but I'm guessing no school is going to live up to our criteria.:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 We plan to homeschool through high school. With the exception of my death I don't see anything changing that. My ds learns best in a non-traditional classroom and there is no where around here that provides a classical education. It may sound selfish but we all enjoy the flexible hours homeschooling provides. My ds can go to work with dh on a spur of the moment, we aren't tied to taking only certain days off, and we don't have to leave the house at 7:30 in the morning. Ds and I are NOT morning people. I enjoy not being tied to someone else's schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I certainly hope so. Unless something horribly tragic happens (like I die), we'll be keeping our lifestyle; its worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I will continue as long as I'm able to provide a better education for my kids than the "system." When our oldest hit high school, I wasn't able to give her what she needed with the littles home and running amok. For the foreseeable future, we will keep the kidlets home for school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'm homeschooling because I feel that *I* personally, as their mother, can provide the best education for them. I raise them up with a foundation of Jesus Christ, I know their likes/dislikes, I know what interests them, I know their stregnths/weaknesses, and I'm the one (as opposed to teachers) who have a vested interested in them and only want the best for them. I'm in it for the long haul, as long as the Lord wills. I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Do you feel you would always homeschool, provided you have the ability and means? Yes Or, if money and location were no object, would you put your children in a school? No. Actually, if money were no object, I'd have a field day schooling at home. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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