In this month's Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator and host of the Parental As Anything podcast Maggie Dent shares the dilemma that seems to be on many parents' minds at the moment - Homeschooling.
Some children are the 'dandelions' of life (a term coined by W. Thomas Boyce, author of 'The Orchid and the Dandelion'). They float through mainstream schooling systems without any major challenges. They seem to do well, they seem happy. But that's not all children. For some, they can really struggle within the confines of the four classroom walls. The system doesn't take into account the whole child - their emotional, social, physical and mental needs.
Many parents and teachers are concerned with the stress and anxiety within the structured school environment, and the flow-on effect this has in their homes. They're concerned that our educational outcomes aren't improving. They're asking the big questions and they're wondering, would all the struggle melt away for their child if they changed course and home schooled?
It's a biggie.
And, as Maggie says in this video like any big decision, there are pros, cons, research and serious consideration on how it will impact the whole family.
If you're wanting to start your research and you're living in Australia, check out your state education sites. Here's two really helpful resources also:
www.myhomeschool.com.au
clueylearning.com.au/en/homes....
If you're based overseas, check your country's advice, join forums and learn more from parents who have already adopted a home schooling lifestyle.