5 Things To Take Into Account When You Move A Child From Public School To Home Schooling

5 Points To Take Into Account When You Move Your Children From Public School To A Home Schooling Program

If you discover that your child is stressed in the public school and is becoming more discouraged as time goes by then home schooling may well be something that you ought to think about. But, prepare yourself for a transition period after removing your child from public school before jumping into 'full-time' home schooling.

If your child is in public school now then you will have to start by studying the home schooling laws in your state. Be certain that you are able to meet all of the state's requirements before going any further. As soon as you are confident that you can meet all of the state laws you must get in touch with your child's school and formally remove your child. If you do not formally remove your child then this may lead to truancy issues in the future. In addition, be ready for them to ask questions and possibly to try to talk you out of this course of action.

The system for withdrawing your child will be dependent on where you are living but it will normally mean simply writing a letter to the superintendent of schools. You will have to state that you have elected to home school your child. You will also be required to furnish proof that you are following your state's laws and are legally allowed to remove your child from public school. If you are able to quote part of the law in your letter then it will show that you are acquainted with the law and your rights as a home schooling family.

Having sorted out the formalities you will then need to think about the following:

1. Your child is no longer imprisoned by the rules and regulations of the public school system and should be allowed some time come to terms with the change. In view of this, you should not throw yourself into schooling but ought to allow your child a little time to adjust to this new lifestyle.

2. Take some time to get to know each other. You might well believe that you know your child but you could be surprised to discover that you do not really know him at all. You may well find that there are areas of your child's character that you never knew were there and he might also discover several new things about you too.

3. Do not be shocked if your child does some things that he has grown used to doing at school. Some new home school children will raise their hand when they want to ask a question or when they have to use the restroom. It may take some time to do but those school habits will eventually disappear.

4. Keep some of the better habits that he has acquired at school. For instance, if your child is in the habit of doing spelling tests on a particular day of the week then add this into your home schooling plan. If you allow him to stop doing all of the things he has become used to in public school then you may end up making more problems than you solve.

5. Do not forget to enjoy home schooling with your child. Electing to home school is of course first and foremost for the benefit of the student but it should also be a pleasure for you. Do not take yourself too seriously and cut yourself some slack and enjoy yourself. Perhaps most important of all remember just why you elected to home school your child and enjoy the independence that home schooling affords.

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