education is compulsory

Stop Worrying!

I know it's easier to say it than do it, but don’t worry! You've made a decision which is...

• Natural (in the eyes of those who think that forcing children to go to school and/or study subjects against their will is wrong).
• Brave (in the eyes of those who would like to do it but haven't got the courage or support to do so).
• Negligent (in the eyes of those who think that children can only get an education at school).
• Ill-advised (in the eyes of the government, LEAs and most teachers).
• Mad (in the eyes of those parents who can't wait to "get the children out from under their feet").
• Wonderful (in the eyes of all those who know it works and/or have been through it themselves).
• Understandable (in the eyes of those who realise that the current institutionalised school system is falling apart, doesn't work and has to be changed drastically).

So what are you worried about when it comes to home-educating your children?

• That they will not study hard/long enough?
• That they will not cover the subjects you think they should?
• That your child will lounge around in bed all day or watch TV for hours?
• They will have too much freedom in their lives?
• They are not going to get enough qualifications?
• They won't get the chance to go to college or university?
• They will have problems finding a 'good job' when they're older?
• They won't get the education that you never had (or wasted) the chance to get?
• They won't get-on socially in the 'big-wide-world’ when they are adults?

I will attempt to address some of these doubts, and hopefully allay some of those fears, apprehensions and reservations.