More and more parents in Nevada are choosing to homeschool their children. We offer an outstanding resource for those new to homeschooling and those who are experienced homeschoolers. Inside you'll find information on state laws, support groups, teaching tips, special needs homeschooling, and much, much more.
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Education rears disciples, imitators, and routinists, not pioneers of new ideas and creative geniuses. The schools are not nurseries of progress and improvement, but conservatories of tradition and unvarying modes of thought.
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- Ludwig von Mises |
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Implementing Discipleship Homeschool with a Large Family |
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How do you switch to a discipleship homeschool way of life? Theresa, mother of ten asked such a question – here is her letter and a reply. Theresa has given permission for this to be shared in the hope that other families will be encouraged too.
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Homeschooled Kids: But What About Socialization? |
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Laura Osborne |
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What about socialization? This is one of the most common questions confronting homeschooling. Socialization is the process whereby the young of a culture learn the rules, mores, traditions, and acceptable interactions of their particular society. Regardless of being at home or at school, a child will be socialized. The question then seems to be: what is the best agent of socialization? Realizing that when a child graduates, he is never again cloistered in an environment with same-age peers makes one question the authenticity of the school as a superior socializing agent. But detractors ask, does the homeschool student do as well in measures of interpersonal and communication skills as his traditionally schooled peers? Let's look at the research.
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What is the Advantage of Homeschooling? |
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So what is the advantage of homeschooling? There are many homeschooling advantages, and for each family, different advantages will be deemed more important than others. One main advantage of homeschooling is that you can determine what and how your child is taught. You know your children best and are the best qualified to determine what will be important for them to experience and understand, to best utilize their God-given talents and realize their potential.
But here are some of the most important benefits to homeschooling, particularly for those who want to celebrate the uniqueness of each of their children and create a foundation for their later financial independence. |
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Homeschool Socialization: Life in the Real World Equals Real Socialization |
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Ann Brady |
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Park days, play dates and friends of all ages…that’s what homeschool socialization means to many family. Of course, when new homeschoolers start considering homeschooling, this is often one of the first concerns they have, and one of the first questions they are grilled with. “What about socialization?” |
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