Mynyel Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I currently work 32 hours, so I have 3 days off. I may have the opportunity to get promoted and the position would be full-time (with a good raise). So what are reasonable expectations for the kids with regards for homeschooling? As you can see in my sig I have a 15yo and a 10-almost-11yo. I am not worried so much about the 15yo, she has always been real self-motivated. The 10yo though? I am unsure. I was thinking of just assigning straight reading work (like reading from the text for history and science) and maybe a math drill or practice sheet (not a new lesson). I would get home early enough to do grammar, spelling and writing, (which we don't do all every day it is staggered). Does that sound like to much to do alone? I need to make the homeschooling work for us and don't want to pile gobs on him and stress him out, but I also need to be able to work and make a little more money. What thinks the hive? Ask questions if need be! I really, really want opinions and ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It depends on your kid's maturity, but I do not think this is unreasonable - if he is not home on his own. I assume your 15 y/o is going to be there with him? In that case, I'd try and assign reading and math practice and maybe some things to keep him busy and out of trouble while you are at work: audiobooks, documentaries, projects. It also depends on how much he wants to be homeschooled. When I pulled my DS out of school he was 10, totally willing to be homeschooled, and he has surprised me with his willingness to make it work(I had made clear that I could not quit my job) Is your 15 y/o OK with the responsibility? I would not force this on a teenage sibling unless she was happy to supervise and keep him company, and I would periodically reevaluate the situation whether she still is OK with it. A friend of my DD had to supervise her siblings' homeschooling as a teen, and her own education suffered; it is something to be mindful of. I would take a close look at their relationship and make sure to assign DS enough work and occupation so that his sister can pursue her own studies as well as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 It depends on your kid's maturity, but I do not think this is unreasonable - if he is not home on his own. I assume your 15 y/o is going to be there with him? In that case, I'd try and assign reading and math practice and maybe some things to keep him busy and out of trouble while you are at work: audiobooks, documentaries, projects. It also depends on how much he wants to be homeschooled. When I pulled my DS out of school he was 10, totally willing to be homeschooled, and he has surprised me with his willingness to make it work(I had made clear that I could not quit my job) Is your 15 y/o OK with the responsibility? I would not force this on a teenage sibling unless she was happy to supervise and keep him company, and I would periodically reevaluate the situation whether she still is OK with it. A friend of my DD had to supervise her siblings' homeschooling as a teen, and her own education suffered; it is something to be mindful of. I would take a close look at their relationship and make sure to assign DS enough work and occupation so that his sister can pursue her own studies as well as possible. Let me put in dh is home with the kids. He, however, is not involved in the homeschooling. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Let me put in dh is home with the kids. He, however, is not involved in the homeschooling. :) Well, in that case I do not see any problem. I assume that even if he is not involved in the actual schooling, he can take care of crises and meals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well, in that case I do not see any problem. I assume that even if he is not involved in the actual schooling, he can take care of crises and meals? Oh yes, he just doesn't want to teach them. He will remind ds10 to do his work but doesn't actively teach. Obviously if he is asked questions he answers them but I mean he doesn't get out the teacher book and conduct the lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Oh yes, he just doesn't want to teach them. He will remind ds10 to do his work but doesn't actively teach. Obviously if he is asked questions he answers them but I mean he doesn't get out the teacher book and conduct the lessons. That's not a problem, IMO, since you are not gone all the time. Just teach the lessons when you are home. I never "conduct lessons". I help them learn, but they are mostly independent. For math we have a book - but I have never used any "curriculum" with a teacher book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have been homeschooling this way from the beginning -- literally, even down to the "Dh is home with them during the day, but does not do the schooling". My kids are very close in age to yours. It has worked for us :) If you want to know more, I'd be glad to share. ~coffee~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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