How do you deal with Parenting?

[KevBoh]

Posted by Nasu (here)
Oh that sneaky old crown, up to her perception games again and winning!

Blighty is rarely a place where you are told your rights, Scotland and Wales are no exception, if by birth or education you don't know, then "they" are most definitely not going to inform you... Remember ignorance of the law is NO defense against it...

Next time you read or watch the news, see how the police state, extends to all media, so be careful who you trust..

Although the perception is that you can NOT, in fact, you CAN. The process is so simple that if everyone knew about it half the schools in the UK would be abandoned.. Lucky for the crown and her government, most people, like you, beleave it to be illegal, so don't investigate it. Like you, they hear stories of fines and jail time and surmise it is not worth the hassle.. In many ways, this attitude is reflected across the nation and across social spectrums and topics.

So, get ready for the big secret -- YOU have to inform your council and your child's school in writing by letter, that your child will be homeschooled "going forward" and then provide a curriculum for your child...! The curriculum is of your choosing, you don't have to follow any other.. That's it, that's all there is to it.

There is a darker side to this, a somewhat subjective grey area, supposed for the benefit of the child.... You will be expected to do a great job and your local council has the right, so called, to check from time to time, if they deem your effort to be sub par "they" will step in with a compulsory back to school order, forcing you to send them to school... Good old Blighty, control is her middle name..

Not that complicated right? It really is that simple. But don't take my word for it, below is a link to officialdom, the UK government website, that confirms my understanding. Consider yourself informed.... Oh yes, thanks for saying I seem kind, you do too, not sure I am, but I do my best, thank you for your kind words!!.... I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck...

Knowledge is power... N

https://www.gov.uk/home-education

Very appreciated, the thing is, Jac is like one of the lads of his friends, it would alienate him, and he would stand out, am I to play God and deny him the right of choice or monitor what he is learning, while drip feed him information as I see fit to his maturity... It's a tough one.

Thanks Kev

[Nasu]

That's where I've come to as well. My place is best I feel, putting meat on the table and offering support and guidance outside of a school setting. Some people can be great teachers, not me, I've not got the patience, never mind the time.. It's a tough one.. One step at a time... Ultimately we are all learning, we are just talking about levels and timing really... N

Ps. I find myself spending most of my time arguing with a smaller version of myself, very ironic, to say the least. My kids don't listen to me even half the time, teaching them at home would end up being a joke..

[Elainie]

I have 6 children, with my first two (twin girls) I started out homeschooling, then in 3rd grade we moved and they entered a Waldorf school. They stayed there until 7th grade and went onto a prep school. Moved again to a different state and they finished their last 2 years of high-school homeschooled. My 3rd went through Waldorf school, another type private school based loosely on Thích Nhất Hạnh and was then sent to a boarding school for his high-school years. All 3 of those are now in college. 4th child was sent to the Thích Nhất Hạnh school until we moved and she is now in a public high-school. 5th child went through Waldorf school for early years and is now in 6th grade in a public school.

I wish I still lived in the state that the Thích Nhất Hạnh based school is in. My 6th child is 4 years old and from the start I plan on homeschooling him the whole way through. We shall see how that goes. For now it's going well and he's been reading since he turned 4 in July. Parenting is the most difficult job, but is also rewarding (on good days lol).

[Constance]

Posted by KevBoh (here)

Very appreciated, the thing is, Jac is like one of the lads of his friends, it would alienate him, and he would stand out, am I to play God and deny him the right of choice or monitor what he is learning, while drip feed him information as I see fit to his maturity... It's a tough one.

Thanks Kev

I'm not trying to convince you that homeschooling is the path you need to take KevBoh because every situation is different and I can totally understand how this could be an issue for your son. No person wants to be isolated or alienated.
The solution for us came when some of the homeschoolers we knew were switching and going to school. My son now often sees other kids after they have finished school for the day. We get the best of both worlds. He gets to be with me or other homeschoolers during the morning and during the afternoon, he gets to be with his besty after school. No one misses out that way.

We have met so many great people through the homeschooling network. Some have become lifelong friends who are also aware of what is really going on. In fact, many homeschool their children for that very reason.

Posted by Elainie (here)
I have 6 children, with my first two (twin girls) I started out homeschooling, then in 3rd grade we moved and they entered a Waldorf school. They stayed there until 7th grade and went onto a prep school. Moved again to a different state and they finished their last 2 years of high-school homeschooled. My 3rd went through Waldorf school, another type private school based loosely on Thích Nhất Hạnh and was then sent to a boarding school for his high-school years. All 3 of those are now in college. 4th child was sent to the Thích Nhất Hạnh school until we moved and she is now in a public high-school. 5th child went through Waldorf school for early years and is now in 6th grade in a public school.

I wish I still lived in the state that the Thích Nhất Hạnh based school is in. My 6th child is 4 years old and from the start I plan on homeschooling him the whole way through. We shall see how that goes. For now it's going well and he's been reading since he turned 4 in July. Parenting is the most difficult job, but is also rewarding (on good days lol).

Yes Elainie. I would say it is the most challenging job I have ever had! However the most rewarding one too.

[Nasu]

Posted by breal (here)

Posted by KevBoh (here)

Very appreciated, the thing is, Jac is like one of the lads of his friends, it would alienate him, and he would stand out, am I to play God and deny him the right of choice or monitor what he is learning, while drip feed him information as I see fit to his maturity... It's a tough one.

Thanks Kev

I'm not trying to convince you that homeschooling is the path you need to take KevBoh because every situation is different and I can totally understand how this could be an issue for your son. No person wants to be isolated or alienated.
The solution for us came when some of the homeschoolers we knew were switching and going to school. My son now often sees other kids after they have finished school for the day. We get the best of both worlds. He gets to be with me or other homeschoolers during the morning and during the afternoon, he gets to be with his besty after school. No one misses out that way.

We have met so many great people through the homeschooling network. Some have become lifelong friends who are also aware of what is really going on. In fact, many homeschool their children for that very reason.

Posted by Elainie (here)
I have 6 children, with my first two (twin girls) I started out homeschooling, then in 3rd grade we moved and they entered a Waldorf school. They stayed there until 7th grade and went onto a prep school. Moved again to a different state and they finished their last 2 years of high-school homeschooled. My 3rd went through Waldorf school, another type private school based loosely on Thích Nhất Hạnh and was then sent to a boarding school for his high-school years. All 3 of those are now in college. 4th child was sent to the Thích Nhất Hạnh school until we moved and she is now in a public high-school. 5th child went through Waldorf school for early years and is now in 6th grade in a public school.

I wish I still lived in the state that the Thích Nhất Hạnh based school is in. My 6th child is 4 years old and from the start I plan on homeschooling him the whole way through. We shall see how that goes. For now it's going well and he's been reading since he turned 4 in July. Parenting is the most difficult job, but is also rewarding (on good days lol).

Yes Elainie. I would say it is the most challenging job I have ever had! However the most rewarding one too.

I take my hat off to both of you. Unless pushed by societal collapse, I will leave that small part of parenting to the school system, but I am jealous that you can. Carry on!xx.... N