homeschooling

Hi munchkin-mama,

I live in England and don't know if the law is different in Scotland.  I did find a website that looks like it may help you.  It's www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/17133313/0.   

In England we don't have to follow the national curriculum or any other curriculum unless we want to.  I  know that sounds really scary but I find that the boys learn best when we follow what they are interested in or have questions about.  Another website I like is www.education-otherwise.org which has lots of information about how to get started etc.

Socialisation is something that everyone worries about to start with.  We find that the boys have more social contact with a wider range of people that they did at school.  At school they spend most of their time with children of the same age.  This never happens except at school.  My sons meet the neighbours and chat about what they are doing, if you go shopping they meet a wide range of people, a trip to the park provides another group of people to meet and understand.  I think what I am trying to say is don't worry about socialisation as long as they are getting out and about they will meet plenty of people and learn from your example of how to deal with others. 

I hope that helps.

Hi munchkin-mama,

I live in England and don't know if the law is different in Scotland.  I did find a website that looks like it may help you.  It's www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/17133313/0.   

In England we don't have to follow the national curriculum or any other curriculum unless we want to.  I  know that sounds really scary but I find that the boys learn best when we follow what they are interested in or have questions about.  Another website I like is www.education-otherwise.org which has lots of information about how to get started etc.

Socialisation is something that everyone worries about to start with.  We find that the boys have more social contact with a wider range of people that they did at school.  At school they spend most of their time with children of the same age.  This never happens except at school.  My sons meet the neighbours and chat about what they are doing, if you go shopping they meet a wide range of people, a trip to the park provides another group of people to meet and understand.  I think what I am trying to say is don't worry about socialisation as long as they are getting out and about they will meet plenty of people and learn from your example of how to deal with others. 

I hope that helps.