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re: Talk to me about homeschooling
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:28 am to drunkenpunkin
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:28 am to drunkenpunkin
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I'm just looking for ideas on curriculums. Not what a horrible parent I am for pulling him. This was not by choice. If my son grows up, he won't live independently or hold a job unless there is some major scientific breakthrough in the next few years. Our circumstances are not the norm so I really am looking for responses other than the norm of how much he will be ruined by this.
if he's that sick why worry about school...just let him enjoy his life
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Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:29 am to CAD703X
Awesome! What kind of computer did she need? Would a laptop be okay? Or is a desktop better?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:30 am to drunkenpunkin
It can definitely be done if done correctly. In order for it to be successful for the child it will take an enormous amount of time and energy from the parent(s).
There are a lot of people out there that claim to homeschool their kids but it is joke.
There are a lot of people out there that claim to homeschool their kids but it is joke.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:30 am to gaetti15
Because what if a new treatment comes out in the next few years and he can end up living a relatively normal life? I don't want to handicap him by not teaching him.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:31 am to drunkenpunkin
have you tried looking for a tutor that specializes in special needs teaching?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:32 am to drunkenpunkin
quote:
Because what if a new treatment comes out in the next few years and he can end up living a relatively normal life? I don't want to handicap him by not teaching him.
How old is this kid we are talking about?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:32 am to gaetti15
10
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:33 am to drunkenpunkin
Any laptop will be fine
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:33 am to drunkenpunkin
and what disease does he/she have, just curious as to how debilitating it is (mentally and physically)
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:36 am to drunkenpunkin
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He's sick. And yes, that's homebound. We did that. It doesn't work out. He learned nothing, and they just passed him along.
Sorry you are going through difficult times. There are tons of resources out there. Just going through them and finding the good ones or right fit for your son takes time. Maybe the teachers/counselors at his old school could help suggest resources.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:36 am to CAD703X
What sort of testing did they have? I've looked into it a bit, and they have a public school option that's free. But does that mean they have to go in for standardized testing at the school? Also, are the times set for classes? Or can they sign on whenever?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:41 am to drunkenpunkin
Once a year they have to take the standardized testing.. In the spring late April early may.
We had to go to opryland hotel here in Nashville to do that but depending on circumstances I think they would work with you.
She attended classes 2 or 3 times a day via live WebEx.
Some stuff graded online and some stuff went to her online teachers who help.
It's really the easiest way to home school.
We had to go to opryland hotel here in Nashville to do that but depending on circumstances I think they would work with you.
She attended classes 2 or 3 times a day via live WebEx.
Some stuff graded online and some stuff went to her online teachers who help.
It's really the easiest way to home school.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:42 am to CAD703X
Awesome! Thank you. I'm going to see if this will work for him. Appreciate your help! 
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:45 am to drunkenpunkin
quote:
I'm just looking for ideas on curriculums. Not what a horrible parent I am for pulling him. This was not by choice. If my son grows up, he won't live independently or hold a job unless there is some major scientific breakthrough in the next few years. Our circumstances are not the norm so I really am looking for responses other than the norm of how much he will be ruined by this.
Punkin, I had to pull my 8 yr old Monday for the same reason. He just wasn't able to function anymore. I just got back this morning from putting him into an acute treatment center to attempt to get his meds right but when I get him back Ill be homeschooling him as well. Hopefully we'll get him back into school eventually but you never know.
Thanks for this thread. The timing couldn't be better. Ill update it when I find info as well.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:46 am to Murray
the k12 site looks pretty cool...I like all the electives you can take
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:47 am to Murray
Wow. I hope everything works out and he's home soon.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:51 am to drunkenpunkin
<------ @live.com if you have other questions. I really liked k12.. It's very well done and the fact they have actual teachers assigned to your kid makes it so much easier than taking this all on by yourself.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:57 am to CAD703X
Thanks so much!!!
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:04 am to drunkenpunkin
We are having our 2 kids homeschooled (11th graders) and its the BEST thing we have ever done for our children. There are 15 juniors and seniors in the class. No more distractions. No more discipline problems. The attend school from 8-1 and actually LIKE going to school! We were able to get one of the kids off of ADD meds which is another bonus. We have met and known a few homeschooled kids over the years and nothing is further from the truth of them lacking social skills. If anything, kids nowadays will have more problems with lack of social skills from having their collective noses glued to their phones and not being able to hold a conversation than from being homeschooled.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:06 am to joeleblanc
Have you considered becoming Amish and moving to Amish country where this is considered normal and your kid won't feel out of place?
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