The writer's kids aren't homeschooled, but they’re exploring options because traditional school advice says they might get bored. They share a tip: in some states, homeschoolers can access less competitive schools, do community college, and still get into good universities, saving money and time. While school life has unique experiences, these can be learned at home with good parenting.
My children are not homeschooled.
But this is 100%.
And their teachers told me to stop doing it because my kids “will end up getting bored and not feeling challenged in school.”
Currently looking at options.
And here's a tip most people don't know:
State schools (in states with a strong evangelical lobby) have dedicated applicant pools for homeschoolers that are traditionally less competitive.
A student can attend any high school, switch to homeschool for 11/12th grade, and take classes at community college.
Then: Apply to a school like UT as a homeschooler to improve their chances of getting in, graduate in 3 years or less, and save $100k+ and a year of their life.
It’s hard to replicate the feeling of going to school feeling unprepared for a test, not knowing where to sit at lunch, having a crush in Algebra class, etc. - which is important for development.
But, with diligent parenting, all of these non-quantifiables can be taught and experienced outside of the traditional confines of a school.
My children are not homeschooled.
But this is 100%.
And their teachers told me to stop doing it because my kids “will end up getting bored and not feeling challenged in school.”
Currently looking at options.And here's a tip most people don't know:
State schools (in states with a strong evangelical lobby) have dedicated applicant pools for homeschoolers that are traditionally less competitive.
A student can attend any high school, switch to homeschool for 11/12th grade, and take classes at community college.
Then: Apply to a school like UT as a homeschooler to improve their chances of getting in, graduate in 3 years or less, and save $100k+ and a year of their life.It’s hard to replicate the feeling of going to school feeling unprepared for a test, not knowing where to sit at lunch, having a crush in Algebra class, etc. - which is important for development.
But, with diligent parenting, all of these non-quantifiables can be taught and experienced outside of the traditional confines of a school.
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My children are not homeschooled.
But this is 100%.
And their teachers told me to stop doing it because my kids “will end up getting bored and not feeling challenged in school.”
Currently looking at options. ... And here's a tip most people don't know:
State schools (in states with a strong evangelical lobby) have dedicated applicant pools for homeschoolers that are traditionally less competitive.
A student can attend any high school, switch to homeschool for 11/12th grade, and take classes at community college.
Then: Apply to a school like UT as a homeschooler to improve their chances of getting in, graduate in 3 years or less, and save $100k+ and a year of their life. ... It’s hard to replicate the feeling of going to school feeling unprepared for a test, not knowing where to sit at lunch, having a crush in Algebra class, etc. - which is important for development.
But, with diligent parenting, all of these non-quantifiables can be taught and experienced outside of the traditional confines of a school.
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