Has anyone ever been taught at home, instead of school?

[Xendance]

I was talking briefly about this on the SC, but the people I was talking about with were such jerks, I left soon after.

Anyway, back in end of August/start of September, my mum became seriously ill. She had a big operation and that. This all made me stressed as I had to organise myself in the morning before school (when she is there to help me, since I'm so dumb in the morning), but luckily on the second day of school after the holidays, she came home and things started returning to normal.
Now, in the next week or the week after, she's going to Leeds (4 hour drive) to have another operation, and is staying there for like a week. Since I'm pretty young, and can't last a week on my own, I have to go live with my dad. You might all think, "why can't he stay on his own?" etc, because I don't want to + I cannot cook, and its pretty dangerous me spending nights on my own, at my age (14).
So I'm going to live with my dad for the entire time she's in hospital, which is a 40-60 minute drive from my school, therefore I'm getting all my work sent to my dad's so I'll do it there. I'm
just wondering, has anyone else done this? Is it strange, wierd, different? Any advice?

Thanks

 

[Druckles]

Not personally, but I've known a couple of kids who were home educated, and there education itself wasn't necessarily limited. The only disadvantage I'd ever say was with Home Education was the lack of social contact which is almost necessary to mature a young person.

 

[Xendance]

I guess I have MSN and all that to socialize online. For help with homework, I guess I can use our Virtal Learning Environment.

 

[Shakermaker]

In your case it's probably just like homework, only more than you're used to. Keep in mind that's it only five school days.

Take care.

 

[Xendance]

I thought that also. I'm worried as doing homework in school I get it finished. Doing it at home, I see no motivation.

Yes, five school days, but could be longer.

 

[Tyguy]

watch out for cyber swirlies...damn internet bullies

 

[Solaris]

I learn best by teaching myself. I'm to clever to go at the classes pace.

Don't turn into a friendless nerd by staying t home 24/7 though.

Hope your ma gets better.

 

[Xendance]

Oh, I'll be back to school as soon as she's out.

 

[Dog--]

I got home schooled for like 2 school years (I only had to do 1 hour a day with about 2 hours of homework ), it worked out for me, I still went out and everything.

 

[Ennui]

I imagine the only issue you'll have is motivation.

If you need any help with academics I can probably lend you a hand, PM me if the need arises.

 

[Krynn72]

I dont get whats going on. Youre going to be out of school for a few days, and you're talking about getting home schooled? What?

Just ask your teachers for your homework in advance so you can try and learn the content you'll miss, and when you get back into school just play a little catch up and everythings back to normal. I dont see where home schooling comes into play.

Also, hope you're mom gets better.

 

[Hazar]

I imagine the only issue you'll have is motivation.

If you need any help with academics I can probably lend you a hand, PM me if the need arises.

lies, ennui is a college noob

 

[Ravioli]

hahaha for the entire time reading your post i was thinking "what does this have to do with getting cought?" and then i re-read the title.

My mom got sick once and had to be placed in the hospital, really hard to get to school and all cuz i need her in the morning, just like you. Shes back now tho

 

[evil^milk]

I was home-schooled for six months in the final year of high school.

It absolutely sucks - avoid it at all costs.

First of all, the friendly ambient of your friends is gone. You have no one to speak with, no one to share opinions or clarify doubts or just have lulz with. You're all by yourself, and your tutor of course... but that is not really great company compared to having your group of friends.

Second, in my personal experience, the educational part sucked also. My dad didn't really to a good job as a teacher so I had to get the notes and read slowly and distractedly. Not only was I not absorbing much but I wasn't getting a second opinion from the teacher. It was just me and the author, or the text, basically. All I could do was draw a few conclusions from what notes they sent me, and that, is a terrible way to "learn."

Avoid home schooling! You'll miss your classmates, your teachers, and most importantly, you won't learn much.

 

[Fliko]

It's just 5 days, you'll most likely just get some work they require to mark you on and thats it.
ALMOST like going on a vacation or going away for a week, you won't be missing a lot from school aslong as you do your homework.
If you don't do your homework there might be a little gap in what you know. I've always worked around these little gaps without a problem, but I never had a problem figuring things out myself. It all depends on the person.

 

[phantomdesign]

This is short term, so there's not really much to say about it.

A person who is home-schooled for a significant portion of their life tends to develop social problems including attachment issues, inability to relate to peers, excessive dependence on parents, etc. The transition to "the real world" can be a bit harsh in a variety of ways, even beyond the social realm due to a very limited perspective.

Also, a home-schooled person (in a sense) is a lesser version of their parent, as that is their only input.

 

[K e r b e r o s]

The only disadvantage I'd ever say was with Home Education was the lack of social contact which is almost necessary to mature a young person.

Mature Young Person? Oh god, NOW THATS AN OXYMORON!

 

[function9]

Damn, times have changed. Back when I was 14, it was a dream whenever my parents went away for the the weekend, a whole week would be a blessing.

 

[Xendance]

Damn, times have changed. Back when I was 14, it was a dream whenever my parents went away for the the weekend, a whole week would be a blessing.

Think about it like your mother was in hospital.