I was homeschooled or in a christian school from 4th grade up. The end of 3rd grade our local public schools more or less washed their hands of me and said I would never function on grade level and the only thing they could do with me was stick me in special ed and entertain me. I couldn't read, I could write minimally, I ignored anything school related. A year with my mom and my grandparents and I was reading (not at grade level but I was reading...thank you dyslexia), writing, and math made sense enough that I didn't hate it. From there out I've somewhat bounced between homeschool and a local small christian school. I prefer working at home.
The ONLY caution I can think of is make sure you aren't assuming that homeschooling or christian schooling shelters your kids from negative influence. Its everywhere. There was alcohol at after game parties, I've easily gotten illegal drugs, the conversation was far from appropriate at times. I'm not saying everywhere is that way but don't assume.
Also, Socialization is an issue but if you keep them active in a church and get them into sports or something they're interested in..they'll be fine. People always scream about the socialization aspect when in reality I socialized LESS in a public school setting than I did at home.
The ONLY caution I can think of is make sure you aren't assuming that homeschooling or christian schooling shelters your kids from negative influence. Its everywhere. There was alcohol at after game parties, I've easily gotten illegal drugs, the conversation was far from appropriate at times. I'm not saying everywhere is that way but don't assume.
Also, Socialization is an issue but if you keep them active in a church and get them into sports or something they're interested in..they'll be fine. People always scream about the socialization aspect when in reality I socialized LESS in a public school setting than I did at home.
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