What are the Advantages / Disadvantages? Can I homeschool in my state? What is "deschooling?" Tune in to find out!
Be sure to check out our Website at btdthomeschool.com for more information.
In this episode, Maria and Nicole discuss some advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling, homeschooling in your state, and deschooling.
*There are advantages and disadvantages to homeschooling. (1:36)
Flexibility/time
Freedom
Personalized education
Strong family relationships
Fostering a love of learning
Religious or ethical instruction
Workload
Time
Finding balance
Excessive interaction
Seeking out social opportunities
Other people's opinions
Cost*State laws and requirements (26:23)
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, however all states have differing requirements as to what you must teach, how to withdraw from school, what a compulsory school age is (and/or whether kindergarten is required), and what, if any, type of reporting requirements there are.
States requiring no notice to the school district: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Which states have the strictest homeschool laws? Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont have the most restrictive homeschool laws.
Here is a link to a chart of different state requirements. Always check with a state specific website, as this may not be updated:
https://www.homeschool.com/articles/state-homeschooling-laws/
Deschooling is defined as the adjustment period a child goes through when leaving school and beginning homeschooling. To fully benefit, a child has to let go of the private/public school culture as the norm. This is a crucial part of beginning homeschooling after a period of time spent in a classroom.
This is a great link with tips of deschooling:
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/school-homeschool-what-is-deschooling/
