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Beyond school: Is homeschooling the right choice for every family?

By on October 4, 2023

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kimberly Gawne, educator and founder of Star Students, about the benefits (and potential concerns) of homeschooling. Perhaps you’re homeschooling already or thinking of doing so. Many people were introduced to homeschooling of sorts during Covid. Some found that they loved working with their kids and seeing them flourish. Others couldn’t wait for “regular” school to resume. Whatever your position, I’m sure you’ll find Kimberly’s take on the subject very enlightening.

Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

  • What homeschooling means
  • Whether there’s an age or grade at which it’s best to begin homeschooling
  • Whether homeschooling is the right choice for every child and family
  • The benefits of homeschooling
  • Whether there are any drawbacks to homeschooling, including the possibility of less socialization
  • Whether or not one needs to have a background in education or working with children in order to homeschool them
  • Whether or not children who are homeschooled typically continue with homeschooling into high school
  • How older teens, entering college or university programs after being homeschooled, fare, socially and academically, for example

Click here to listen to the chat with Kimberly Gawne.

Source for families in Japan: Japan Homeschool Association (HOSA)

 

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About Sara Dimerman (aka HelpMeSara)

Sara Dimerman has been an individual, couple and family therapist for over twenty years. She is one of North America’s most trusted parenting and relationship experts and the author of three books - 'Am I A Normal Parent?', 'Character Is the Key' and a book for couples – ‘How can I be your Lover when I’m too Busy Being your Mother?’ Learn more or listen to advice from Sara and her colleagues by searching for ‘helpmesara’ podcasts on iTunes or by visiting www.helpmesara.com. Check out her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/saradimermanhelpmesara or follow Sara on Twitter @helpmesara.

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