Is home schoolong an option

Homeschooling is also known as home education or home based learning, is the teaching of children at home, by parents but sometimes their parent gets a tutor.  Rather than getting an education at formal institutions such as private schools or public schools. Parents have numerous reasons as motivations to home school their children as families have different lifestyles, values and beliefs .Homeschooling can be an option for families living in isolated rural areas, many young athletes and actors are taught at home. Some families do it because of their faiths, which may not be suitable with some of the subjects being taught in public schools or private schools

Home schooled children are taught at a level that is appropriate for their capabilities. This is very different from public or private schools where students are put into classes according to their age, no matter where they stand academically.

For many, home schooling is a poor choice because the parents fail to provide an atmosphere that is truly accommodative to learning. There are significant disadvantages to home schooling which outweigh the benefits. Some of the issues that parents face is that home schooling is time cosuming, it is draining and there can be a financial burden or hardship imposed upon a family. It is the responsibility of the parents to buy the curriculum needed for home schooling where the public school provides it at no charge.

Lack of contact with other children (learning how to socialize) can affect the child negatively as they need to learn communication skills to cope in society.

What to do if you suspect that your child needs help

All children are different and their progress happens at different paces. It is vital that your child has the support they need and that you are doing everything you can to ensure that they fully active in their learning journey. 

If a child is in need of extra educational support, the most important thing is to get the child assessed by an Occupational Therapist of Remedial Therapist. Parents should approach the school to find out who is the best  person to do this assessment. There are also remedial and occupational therapists associated with the Department of Education, who can be asked for help.

Once the assessment has been done, the therapist and the parents can agree on the best course of action. This is usually Occupational or Remedial therapy.

As the parent of a child with difficulties you must be willing to give the support and love your child needs.

It is vital that you be completely involved in your child’s learning process and the journey that they are on because learning does not end in a classroom. Read to your children, and let them read to you.

Children need praise. Never forget to tell your child how wonderful they are.