schubee
Today's parents.
I have a student who is 12 years old. Not long ago, I asked her if she could practice a little more to improve things since I noticed a slow progression of her works. She said, "I don't have time to practice more!, I'm so busy". So I asked what she does after school. She said, "I do my homework, practice piano, eat dinner, and watch TV." I said, "Can you find extra 15 minutes of all?" "No." she answered. Then I asked how long she watches TV. "3 hours." I asked, "Are your parents okay with that?" "Yes, they like to watch TV too." And I was speechless after all.
This is just one example of all that I experience. Where and what is home education these days?
8 Answers
Ann
Parents often blame theire teachers. It is the Parents job to make sure they do theire homework and study if so required. Maybe you schould contact the parents and tell them that there is a problem. My grandson was eight when he and his mother came to live with me. He was not allowed to watch TV or play videogames until he finished his homework and study for a test.
It worked out well, never got in trouble and joined the navy last year. He is a good boy and I am proud of him. But one has to be after them constantly and not give in.
It worked out well, never got in trouble and joined the navy last year. He is a good boy and I am proud of him. But one has to be after them constantly and not give in.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Headless Man
I was raising 4 kids and working 10+ hours a day, after school they set down and done their homework, if they needed help I helped them. You can find time if you really care.
Most parents today blame the teachers if their child don't learn, but they have cell phones and computers that should help but distracts because no one over sees them.
schubee
Headless Man
Most parents today blame the teachers if their child don't learn, but they have cell phones and computers that should help but distracts because no one over sees them.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Yes, Randy. It makes me think more how important the parents' role is to the future generation.
I know, my youngest daughter has a learning disability and she was the best to do her homework but lot of late hours getting done.
PEOPLELOVER
Everyone of you is 100% on the money so far. I am waiting for the morons to answer.
Our children are ours for one primary reason to educate.
The animal kingdom acknowledges this so why can`t we as the so called top species do likewise?
Education starts from that first smack on the bum from the doctor or midwife. Sorry you probably can`t smack them on the bum nowadays.
Our children are ours for one primary reason to educate.
The animal kingdom acknowledges this so why can`t we as the so called top species do likewise?
Education starts from that first smack on the bum from the doctor or midwife. Sorry you probably can`t smack them on the bum nowadays.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
leeroy
Actually Home schooling is on the rise, here part of an article I found from USA Today:
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WHY HOME-SCHOOL?
Top reasons cited by parents (could pick more than one):
• Concerns about the school environment (including safety, drugs, peer pressure): 88%
• A desire to provide religious or moral instruction: 83%
• A dissatisfaction with instruction at other schools: 73%
• An interest in a non-traditional approach: 65%
Source: Top home-schooling reasons in 2007 Parent and Family Involvement in Education Survey
By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY
The ranks of America's home-schooled children have continued a steady climb over the past five years, and new research suggests broader reasons for the appeal.
The number of home-schooled kids hit 1.5 million in 2007, up 74% from when the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics started keeping track in 1999, and up 36% since 2003. The percentage of the school-age population that was home-schooled increased from 2.2% in 2003 to 2.9% in 2007. "There's no reason to believe it would not keep going up," says Gail Mulligan, a statistician at the center.
Traditionally, the biggest motivations for parents to teach their children at home have been moral or religious reasons, and that remains a top pick when parents are asked to explain their choice.
The 2003 survey gave parents six reasons to pick as their motivation. (They could choose more than one.) The 2007 survey added a seventh: an interest in a "non-traditional approach," a reference to parents dubbed "unschoolers," who regard standard curriculum methods and standardized testing as counterproductive to a quality education.
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WHY HOME-SCHOOL?
Top reasons cited by parents (could pick more than one):
• Concerns about the school environment (including safety, drugs, peer pressure): 88%
• A desire to provide religious or moral instruction: 83%
• A dissatisfaction with instruction at other schools: 73%
• An interest in a non-traditional approach: 65%
Source: Top home-schooling reasons in 2007 Parent and Family Involvement in Education Survey
By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY
The ranks of America's home-schooled children have continued a steady climb over the past five years, and new research suggests broader reasons for the appeal.
The number of home-schooled kids hit 1.5 million in 2007, up 74% from when the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics started keeping track in 1999, and up 36% since 2003. The percentage of the school-age population that was home-schooled increased from 2.2% in 2003 to 2.9% in 2007. "There's no reason to believe it would not keep going up," says Gail Mulligan, a statistician at the center.
Traditionally, the biggest motivations for parents to teach their children at home have been moral or religious reasons, and that remains a top pick when parents are asked to explain their choice.
The 2003 survey gave parents six reasons to pick as their motivation. (They could choose more than one.) The 2007 survey added a seventh: an interest in a "non-traditional approach," a reference to parents dubbed "unschoolers," who regard standard curriculum methods and standardized testing as counterproductive to a quality education.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Jenn
Not only are my kids expected to do thier homework, they are expected to do chores.. Their is no tv or video games until both of those things are done... However when they finish I want them to have down time. I help with and correct thier homework, help with research and final drafts.... But when they do get a minute to be themselves I want them to enjoy it...... BTW if I found out my child turned down extra help.. that would be a bad day to be my child....
| 12 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Colleen
As far as I can tell, home education went out the window years ago. With most homes having both parents working, neither parent has the energy to worry about kids and homework.
Tommyh
Colleen
Colleen
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Colleen
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
We teach our grand kids all the time.Only one is in school but we help her with her studies almost on a daily basis.Our daughter also doe's her bit.I think parents need to 'Make Time' for home tutoring otherwise the kids will never bother.
You're one of the rare ones Tommy. When I was growing up (in the 60/70's) most mothers were stay at home moms. Kids benefited from that because a lot of moms helped with homework...dads just did the homework, lol..for real, at least in my school, I knew a few kids who's dads just gave them the answers.
I agree Schubee, I was just trying to be nice ; )
Parents today want to be friends with their kids. They feel if they ask to much of their kids, their kids won't like them and feel abused. This is the other end of the spectrum I grew up on.
Parents today want to be friends with their kids. They feel if they ask to much of their kids, their kids won't like them and feel abused. This is the other end of the spectrum I grew up on.
How true is that, Colleen! Some parents even think "Kids need to do only what they like and enjoy." How are they going to deal with unwanted tasks when they grow up if raised that way?
They'll have to learn the hard way if they want to survive. This world is going to get a whole lot harder soon and these kids will have no skills to see them through. They can thank their easy going parents for that.
daren1
kids are going to imitate their parents weather good nor bad, in order to lead you must first be a leader.
Colleen
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
..and in order to teach, you must first know more than your kids. How many adults here and possibly parents themselves can't spell beyond a 5th grade level. Sometimes even less. Yes, spelling matters.
(I used your comment just as a jumping off spot because that's what entered my mind while reading what you said. This was in no way intended for you.)
(I used your comment just as a jumping off spot because that's what entered my mind while reading what you said. This was in no way intended for you.)
ed shank
Parents are failing their children. That's not to say that the are all bad. Both parents working becomes a major issue. Most parents don't have the skills/intellect to check and correct homework let alone home schooling. I'm a father, not a buddy. My son knew once he walked through the front door of "My" house he entered a totalitarian state. I talk, you grin and bear it. I never got stoned or drunk with my teenage son. I see this more than I care to admit, parents getting high with there teenage kids. Disgusting. They belong in jail.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
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