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Ten Myths About Homeschooling and Anti-Homeschooling Excuses

Prospective homeschool parents have to face fears, doubts and myths that keep them from taking the decision to homeschool their children. This article is an attempt to do some myth-busting, dispel the fears and disqualify the anti-homeschooling excuses that prevent many parents from the awesome experience of homeschooling their families…(yes, not just the kids, the parents get HOME schooled too!)

1. I don’t get on with my kids/ My kids have bad attitudes/ My kids won’t listen to me.

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Home Schooling – Think Out Of The Box

Thinking is becoming a lost art, along with reading and writing. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that a shockingly high percentage of students graduate from school illiterate, unable to read their diploma. Only 31 percent of college graduates can read a complex book and extrapolate from it. That’s not saying much for the remainder, and it gets worse not better.

Although the awareness of the problem is evident, there has been no improvement in literacy, on the contrary it continues to decline.

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The Top 10 Most Popular Homeschooling Books

In response to the increased interest in homeschooling, individuals and groups everywhere have taken it upon themselves to develop a variety of resource and reference books designed to do everything from supplement and existing curriculum, to actually helping a parent design their very own course of study. The following is a list of 10 of the most popular homeschooling books currently available.

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A Word to the Wise – Distance Learning Tips For K-12 Students

When it comes to staying on task and succeeding in school, there are certain tips, tricks, and habits that all successful students have regardless of where they are going to school. However, when that student is enrolled in an online or distance learning school, those same tips, tricks, and habits become even more important because of the nature of the instruction they are receiving. Factors like staying organized, prioritizing tasks, communicating with teachers and peers, asking questions, and developing a support network can make a huge difference to their overall academic success.

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