What to Consider When Considering Homeschool
As you find yourself in the throes of a new school year, I know many of you parents are already frustrated. Your child is back around kids who have a negative influence on him. The teachers are assigning too much homework. Your child is returning from school in tears. You may already be wondering—is this the right place for my child?
Of course, you have to give these transitions time. Everyone—students, teachers, parents—needs to adjust, get back on a schedule, and get some more sleep if possible. But for some of you, alternatives to public and private schools might be a serious consideration and conversation you are having in your home. While there are stigmas around homeschooling, concerns about a child’s socialization or quality of education, my experience with children coming to my practice who have been homeschooled has been overwhelmingly positive.
Children who have been homeschooled often exhibit strong self-confidence, make eye contact better and have a higher respect for their parents and adults in general. They are also better at communicating with adults because they are more accustomed to being around them. They also often have stronger and healthier relationships with their siblings…
