A Slice of Life
Mommy Matters - Homeschooling your teenager can be done!─── 13:24 Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Homeschooling in South Africa has increased significantly over the last few years. It is estimated that there are 100 000homeschooling families in SA. But would you be willing to homeschool your teenager? There are many pros and cons but author and homeschooling mom Shirley Erwee explains that homeshooling your teen is attainable and actually has many benefits. Shirley Erwee is a parent of six children and has been homeschooling since 1997. Her book “Homeschooling High School” highlights all that you need to know when taking up the responsibility to homeschool your kids.
Is homeschooling a possible alternative to the mainstream educational system for you or your family? Homeschooling high school often strikes fear into even the most dedicated of homeschoolers.
You need information and answers to your questions. And with the current educational and unemployment problems in SA, young people need clear direction and guidance to help them achieve their goals.
In addition to exploring the popular ways to gaining a recognised matric certificate outside the formal school system, Homeschooling High School also challenges you to consider some unconventional or alternative paths to success. In a clearly presented format, it includes advice on legal matters, identifiying appropriate courses, sourcing study material, tips on entrepreneurship, financing tertiary studies and the testimonies of successful homeschooled graduates.
It is a comprehensive guide to plotting a path through high school and beyond. Listen to Shirley Erwee's tips in the podcast below. For more information visit south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com
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Mommy Matters - Homeschooling your high school teen is easier than you think:
