25. Home School:
Some teenagers do not cope well with
school and the decision is taken for them to be educated at home.
Sometimes they have experienced bullying and intimidation and they
feel that they cannot face going into school. Some teenagers are
educated at home during periods of ill health.
The quality of the experience can vary
enormously. Some parents and carers are very knowledgeable about
learning styles and provide their teenager with a rich learning
experience while others find educating their teenager at home a real
challenge.
There is useful support available on
sites such as:
One of the key areas of difficulty is
ensuring that your teen is given opportunities to mix with their
peers or they can end up feeling somewhat isolated. Social networking
can be very useful to help them combat loneliness. There are also
some out of school clubs and activities that they can join so that
they are not socially isolated.
Another area of challenge can be
deciding which exams your teen will sit and ensuring that there is a
suitable centre that is willing to allow your teen to sit the exams.
If you are thinking of educating your teen at home, your local
authority will make contact to ensure that your child is receiving
appropriate education. They can also offer advice and answer some of
the questions you might have.
Home education is not a decision to be
taken lightly but it can be an excellent alternative for some teens.
Home schooling can be inspiring!
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