Much has been made about the "superiority" of teaching there in comparison to what I, a laywoman, can offer. Interestingly, the actual abilities of said "better" instructors aren't really discussed. They have a teaching degree and that should be enough for me.
It's not.
Would you would trust just any M.D. with your heart problem?
Look, I'm not dissing teachers in any way. My point is that some in my area just aren't qualified for the positions they have and there are some parents who - although lacking a teaching certification - actually CAN BE better instructors.
Parents need to stop putting themselves down and realize that corporate and general life skills are applicable in many more ways than we realize.
When you go to work, what do you do? You aim to do your job to the best of your ability, you continually try to learn and expand your skill sets, and you train others to do the same. You may also present in meetings, run internal systems checks, troubleshoot projects, produce reports, and translate.
If you can train a total n00b to provide a specialized service or product, why can't you train your own flesh and blood? If you can get down to the nitty gritty of a complex report or project, what's stopping you from becoming the master of your child's education?
Wishing you much peace, happiness and success,
Oh I agree with you. I think it's completely a personal choice. The way school systems are now with the budget cuts and everything else, some kids are better off learning at home. I home schooled my oldest for a while and at his preschool evaluation they were surprised how advanced he was. I think if you are committed to your child's education, there is nothing wrong with homeschooling.
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