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Does homeschooling necessarily means parents ? Is it possible for parents to group together hire a teacher of their choice and then educated kids ?(sort of priv

by tn13 10y ago

Does homeschooling necessarily means parents ? Is it possible for parents to group together hire a teacher of their choice and then educated kids ?(sort of private school without government regulation)

ramrod11 10y ago
This sounds like a great idea, and reminds me of the days before compulsory public education when the upper classes hired a variety of tutors to teach their children. Seems like a great way to do it! Another way, especially if you have well-educated friends with kids, would be to take turns teaching your specialities.
matheweis 10y ago
No, it doesn't. Many "homeschoolers" get together in groups where parents and/or other individuals share the teaching load according to the subject areas in which they are most skilled.
joeclark77 10y ago
In fact I think it's a great area where technology can be used to support homeschooling networks. There are some organized by geographic areas, churches, etc, but what if you live in a cabin on a mountain somewhere? Forming a virtual homeschooling network where one parent teaches math, another teaches writing, etc, could be a wonderful solution.
- tn13 10y ago
  It sounds like common sense but education remains a heavily regulation sector in USA and lets not even get started with child related regulation. I am worried that cop visits, CPS visits etc. etc. might deter parents from doing this especially given that teachers union is a powerful political force. Problem with America's education is entirely some nonsensical level of "we know what is good for your kids" regulation that is simply taking out freedom from parents.
  - joeclark77 10y ago
    Sure, it may be a hassle, but that's no reason not to do it. The more people homeschool, the more powerful their political voice will be. And compared to most other developed countries, the U.S. is pretty friendly to homeschoolers (varying by state). Germany is literally ripping children away from their families for attempting it.

by tn13 10y ago

ramrod11 10y ago

This sounds like a great idea, and reminds me of the days before compulsory public education when the upper classes hired a variety of tutors to teach their children. Seems like a great way to do it! Another way, especially if you have well-educated friends with kids, would be to take turns teaching your specialities.

matheweis 10y ago

No, it doesn't. Many "homeschoolers" get together in groups where parents and/or other individuals share the teaching load according to the subject areas in which they are most skilled.

joeclark77 10y ago

In fact I think it's a great area where technology can be used to support homeschooling networks. There are some organized by geographic areas, churches, etc, but what if you live in a cabin on a mountain somewhere? Forming a virtual homeschooling network where one parent teaches math, another teaches writing, etc, could be a wonderful solution.

tn13 10y ago
It sounds like common sense but education remains a heavily regulation sector in USA and lets not even get started with child related regulation. I am worried that cop visits, CPS visits etc. etc. might deter parents from doing this especially given that teachers union is a powerful political force. Problem with America's education is entirely some nonsensical level of "we know what is good for your kids" regulation that is simply taking out freedom from parents.
- joeclark77 10y ago
  Sure, it may be a hassle, but that's no reason not to do it. The more people homeschool, the more powerful their political voice will be. And compared to most other developed countries, the U.S. is pretty friendly to homeschoolers (varying by state). Germany is literally ripping children away from their families for attempting it.