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<blockquote data-quote="daralex" data-source="post: 129034" data-attributes="member: 4467"><p>Hi there,</p><p>I homeschool my 13 yr old difficult child. I don'y know that I would coninue to do so only because we are moving to a new state and she will be starting high school in the fall- I'd like to see if she can make it in a "regular" setting" The other issue is that I have to get back to work and will not have the time I need to put into it.</p><p>So as to your question - I wouldn't have given this year up for anything. The plusses for us? No morning stress as to where are my books, homework, etc. No stress from teachers, kids that picked on her, the daily drama of the school bus, daily phone calls from school staff, etc</p><p>Minuses - less social interaction, when she's angry it kind of makes the day a loss. She is less srtessed and it makes our days easier.</p><p> </p><p>I have been able to spend quality time with her and I wouldn't have given that up for anything ( on most days!!). It also makes me more of an expert in her learning style and what works and doesn't work for her. we have developed a "system" so that it minimizes her angry phases and outbursts. we study the basics but also intertwine subjects that interest her so she pays better attention and is more motivated.</p><p>It obviously has to be a personal choice and each difficult child is different, but my feeling is: if you're able to do it give it a shot. It doesn't mean that you can't always put difficult child back into a PS. My only suggestion would be to have a plan - don't wing it. It took us nearly 3 months to get settled into a routine. I wake up early to prep and get her up late morning. I have our day planned and she is aware of the expectations. Most days are good - some days have been rotten. But it's been amazing to see what works for her and what doesn't. Overall there have defiinitely been some rough days - but the stress that is eliminated (for both of us) has been amazing!!! You only get one go around. I think 10 is a great age to work with. You may want to keep difficult child in school till June and research and plan things out so you can homeschool starting in the fall (or late summer - it's up to you - Ahhhhh the beauty of homeschooling!) There are a TON of free resources and field trips to take so if expense was a concern, it shouldn't be. Let us know what you are going to do - I'd be happy to share whatever resources I have with you and there are a TON of homeschooling resources online. Good luck - do what feels right to you</p><p>-Dara</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="daralex, post: 129034, member: 4467"] Hi there, I homeschool my 13 yr old difficult child. I don'y know that I would coninue to do so only because we are moving to a new state and she will be starting high school in the fall- I'd like to see if she can make it in a "regular" setting" The other issue is that I have to get back to work and will not have the time I need to put into it. So as to your question - I wouldn't have given this year up for anything. The plusses for us? No morning stress as to where are my books, homework, etc. No stress from teachers, kids that picked on her, the daily drama of the school bus, daily phone calls from school staff, etc Minuses - less social interaction, when she's angry it kind of makes the day a loss. She is less srtessed and it makes our days easier. I have been able to spend quality time with her and I wouldn't have given that up for anything ( on most days!!). It also makes me more of an expert in her learning style and what works and doesn't work for her. we have developed a "system" so that it minimizes her angry phases and outbursts. we study the basics but also intertwine subjects that interest her so she pays better attention and is more motivated. It obviously has to be a personal choice and each difficult child is different, but my feeling is: if you're able to do it give it a shot. It doesn't mean that you can't always put difficult child back into a PS. My only suggestion would be to have a plan - don't wing it. It took us nearly 3 months to get settled into a routine. I wake up early to prep and get her up late morning. I have our day planned and she is aware of the expectations. Most days are good - some days have been rotten. But it's been amazing to see what works for her and what doesn't. Overall there have defiinitely been some rough days - but the stress that is eliminated (for both of us) has been amazing!!! You only get one go around. I think 10 is a great age to work with. You may want to keep difficult child in school till June and research and plan things out so you can homeschool starting in the fall (or late summer - it's up to you - Ahhhhh the beauty of homeschooling!) There are a TON of free resources and field trips to take so if expense was a concern, it shouldn't be. Let us know what you are going to do - I'd be happy to share whatever resources I have with you and there are a TON of homeschooling resources online. Good luck - do what feels right to you -Dara [/QUOTE]
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