Home schooling

Homeschooling is sometimes argued about with emotion, passion, and fervor. Why?

While I have not surveyed and interviewed all participants in this discussion, I’ve observed and paid attention. From this, I’ve come up with a list of three primary reasons for why this topic is debated so hotly. The first reason I like to call “Who’s the better parent?” The second reason is related to getting a quality education, and the third is all about religion.

Who’s the better parent?

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One of the biggest challenges facing homeschooling families is trying to get everything done. Time management and home organization are probably the two biggest concerns for homeschooling mothers outside of actually teaching in a home school. If a homeschooling family does not stay on top of the housework, laundry, meals, and other day-to-day tasks, it can become a chaotic, disastrous situation very quickly. Here is a suggested schedule and tips for a morning routine that has been time-tested and proven to work.

1. Be the first one up in the morning, and rise early. If the school day begins at 8:30 A.M., plan to roll out of bed at 5:30 A.M. This may mean less time on the computer at night, but it is important to put the family’s needs ahead of virtual social time. This early morning time is the perfect time to pray, read scripture, meditate, and plan out the day’s activity before the rest of the family gets up. If there is a nursing baby in the house, this is a wonderful time to have a quiet feeding together.

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Have you ever wondered how many hours a day that your child should be schooling? Or what schedule would be best for your family? Maybe you’re in need of a change in the way you school to bring that excitement back again? How about those of you who are nervous about homeschooling in the teen years? Would you like a list of websites to use in your schooling? If you’d like a book about EVERYTHING, then you may want to read this book.

So just what is the answer to how many hours a day your child does need to school? “Even though most traditional school days are approximately six hours long, you and your child won’t need to sit at a desk in your home for five or six hours each day. Some states may require you to keep a daily schedule and attendance record, showing that you homeschool a certain number of hours a day, 180 days a year, but the hours and days can be flexible. Chapter 8 of this book talks more about daily schedules and record keeping. On average, the time required to focus on core skills (reading, math, language arts, social studies, and science) can be broken down per age group as follows:

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