Homeschooling?

[kmeftahi]

I know this has a lot of views whether it is right or wrong, and of course every parent wants to do the best for their child. I have been interested in homeschooling my little boy even before he was conceived lol.

My husband has different ideas though and naturally it is going to be a long hard decision to make. I have no concerns at all about the social aspect of homeschooling as my little boy has such a great circle of friends and family, and he is very outgoing.

He is only 7 months old but the decision to homeschool or not is such a major one, so would love to hear from those that do homeschool....

[Machida]

I think that it would be best for the child to go to a formal school where they could meet some new friends. If he has a friend then he could develop faster.

[antoreen]

We may debate on homeschooling and go on splitting our hairs in its support and opposition. Methinks homeschooling has come with a long life. Parents, in most of the cases, are not satisfied with the schools where they send their kids for learning.

[kmeftahi]

Definitely Antoreen hence why I just wanted to hear about those that do homeschool and its working for them, as the positives and negatives could be debated forever.

Machida - my son at 7 months has more friends than I can possibly count on my hands and feet, so like I said in my first post I have no concern for the social aspect and in my opinion I dont think going to school to meet new friends is really a reason for schooling, more for education. My son can meet new friends from his nursery, from playing in the park etc not from just from school

[Machida]

I just want to point out that his learning ability could be maximized if he is learning alongside his friends. I don’t mean that your child is not outgoing.

[kmeftahi]

I understand that point, however I just feel that friends wont maixmise it and he will be able to study with his friends that he has already not necessarily friends he has to meet at a regular school.

[stav07]

Kmeftahi, at 7 months old how can you say your child is outgoing and has a great circle of friends?

I have no view one way or the other about whether homeschooling is a good thing or not, having no experience of it.

It just struck me that your description of your child cannot be based on any meaningful interaction with others at such a young age.

[atulag]

school and learning form and important part of a child's life from three to 14 years....at this age they grow physically, mentally and socially and it is not just the books they need but also the ability to compete, take challenges, win, fail, learn social behaviours etc.
All this can most definitely be done at home...but I think in a better way through a school....where there are subject experts teaching the child, same aged classmates...making him socially active and also bringing the positive competitive spirit in him...there are the extra curricular activities....and the non-safety of home...which will help him grow confident and maybe show some hidden traits of his character...
Finally it is your decison and you have ample time to decide...7 months is still a young age....