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FAQ
Q: I'm not trained as a teacher so how can I educate my own child?
A: Every parent is a natural teacher - you're teaching your child
all the time even when you're not aware of it. The concept that one
needs a degree in education to be a good teacher is incorrect and flawed.
Think back to the best
teachers
you've had through life - many were not professional educators. With
the large number of excellent curricula available and the passion to educate
your child, you can successfully teach even the most difficult subjects like
physics and higher level math. If you're uncomfortable teaching
particular subjects, alternate methods are available to help you provide a
well rounded education for your child.
Q: Is it legal?
A: Yes, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states
Q: How will my child get social interaction? I don't want her to be socially inept.
A: Society believes that the best way for children to become "social" adults is to place them among their peers for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. This is a seriously flawed concept. One need only look at the things a child learns from their peers to see that true "socialization" involves learning how to control behavior, not mimic the bad behavior of others. This is achieved through interaction primarily with adults with the learned skills then being practiced with other children, not the other way around. Homeschool families seek out activities where their children can interact with their peers, but this time never replaces the core time spent with the family, where they observe and learn good behavior. Because of this, homeschooled children are frequently better "socialized" than their public-schooled peers.
Q: How Do I get started?
A: There are many ways to start homeschooling, but we'd suggest talking with a homeschooling family to find how what is best for you. You can contact NTCH to talk more with homeschooling families with years of experience.
Q: How does my son enter college without a high school diploma?
A: Homeschooled children are currently found in most (if not all) colleges in the country, from local community colleges up to Ivy league schools. Colleges have recognized that homeschooled children frequently perform above their public school peers and in many cases have demonstrated a preference for homeschooled children based on their likelihood to succeed. Without a high school diploma your child's SAT's will play a greater roll in college admissions.
Q: How can I teach subjects I don't know?
A: Many homeschooled children are successfully taught by a parent with a high school diploma. The common perception that a good teacher is an expert in the subject they teach is flawed. Many teachers in the public schools, for instance, are teaching subjects for which they were not trained. The key to successfully teaching your child is not knowledge, but desire. If you have the desire, you will gain the knowledge prior to imparting it to your child. For those subjects you feel uncomfortable teaching, alternate avenues such as homeschool co-ops are available.
