Homeschooling in Spain

[chris(madrid)]

Having been partly "home schooled" before my parents moved back to the UK - I CAN understand SOME of the reasons. But we're talking the mid-'60's in the Caribbean - not Europe in the 21st century.

I don't believe this is the vehicle to discuss the "whys and wherefores", but I have to confess I don't agree with most of them - unless there is NO intent to remain OR no access to schools (such as, say, being physically isolated somehow).

[jojo]

Originally Posted by chris(madrid)

I don't believe this is the vehicle to discuss the "whys and wherefores"

This may not be the place to discuss it, but I wish someone would tell me the benefits of home schooling, I dont understand the idea at all!


Jo

[rjnpenang]

It means that your child is being is not being taught at the same pace as the slowest in class. Rob

[jojo]

Originally Posted by rjnpenang

It means that your child is being is not being taught at the same pace as the slowest in class. Rob

is that it?? how do you know its not the same pace if there are no other kids in the class? Do you have to pay the tutor? How much do they charge? What about books? Its apparent by this thread they dont meet other children, so how do they learn social skills and to interact? do the tutors come in school hours, or is it at hours to suit? Are the hours longer? how do they do homework? exams? - I have so many questions, its not worth answering me!! LOL

I guess I'm not the same wave length on this subject.

Jo

[chris(madrid)]

Originally Posted by rjnpenang

It means that your child is being is not being taught at the same pace as the slowest in class. Rob

Could also mean they couldn't keep pace with anybody.

Simple fact is however that HERE IN SPAIN it's basically frowned upon (if not actually illegal - though most indications are that it is so - I've had a hypothetical chat with some Social Security folk I get to see here at work). This opens up the pros/cons argument a bit more imo. Are your convictions (whatever they may be) such that you'd risk your kids being taken from you?.

Jo - in many cases the tutors are the parents supported by remote teachers.

[rjnpenang]

I´m not in favour of home schooling, however , I can see the benefits but it would need parents of exceptional quality? to teach their offspring, was it Ruth Lawrence who went up to Oxbridge at the age of 14, taught by her father, ended up on the streets?. (what went wrong there?)
Besides, I´m was sure/still am that to spend 24 hours a day with one´s kids would drive all of us up the wall and kids NEED to mix with other children.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by rjnpenang

I´m not in favour of home schooling, however , I can see the benefits but it would need parents of exceptional quality? to teach their offspring, was it Ruth Lawrence who went up to Oxbridge at the age of 14, taught by her father, ended up on the streets?. (what went wrong there?)
Besides, I´m was sure/still am that to spend 24 hours a day with one´s kids would drive all of us up the wall and kids NEED to mix with other children.

I'm certainly not up to the job of teaching my children... or spend 24/7 with them (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHH!!) I'm sure they'd agree. I love them to bits, but this 3 month summer holiday from school has been quite long enough - do home educated kids get end of term breaks??

I guess we all want whats best for our children,. We just all have different definitions of "best"!!

Jo

[Nociolata]

Hello, I live near Malaga and have 13, 11, 9 and 5 years old children, and seriously considering homeschooling them in 3 languages, I am just worried about the legality of it and the problems that may arise. I am looking for families in the area who are homeschooling already to have an "insiders" view on matter.

[chris(madrid)]

Officially - IT IS ILLEGAL.

You're risking so much imo. OK -You might get away with it - but the consequences of being caught are potentially VERY serious. Basically you could be accused of NEGLECTING your offspring. Neglected children CAN be removed for their own safety. Not to mention the costs of contesting it all.

The other pros/cons fade into insignificance then. If your personal convictions are such that you believe HOME SCHOOLING is a must - then frankly Spain may not be the place for you!.

Yup I know it sounds harsh. But I could not live with myself if I advised otherwise -and your kids were taken from you.

[sren]

my daughter aged 14 is homeschooled through oxford diatance learning in the uk we are moving to spain early next year and i am concerned that she will be made to go into a school in spain as she is ill thus the reason for home schooling can any one please adviseme on this