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Homeschooling or Public School

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Does anyone have anything to help me decide which will be best for my son? Where do you even begin with homeschooling? (I live in Georgia). Thank you and God bless.
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Hello there,
It depends on your son, If he is a handful perhaps its is best for him to get the social interaction that comes with a mainstream school, and also give you enough time to recupurate during the day so you can be at your best through afternoon when he comes home from school. On the other hand if you feel that mainstream school could be a little to much for him then home schooling can be rewarding for you both. Good luck its a hard decision but with the lord as your guide you cant go wrong.

God bless XX's
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I would recommend public school because of the social skills.When my son was first diagnosed that went through my mind to.His behavioral consultant assured me public school was best.My son loves preschool he just turned 5 and wants to go to school everyday.I made him poster for the days he goes and drew a picture of school on those days.He points to the picture on his days off.Hes never pointed at anything before.Every child is different, but being around others will prepare him for his future.
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I've been homeschooling my nine year old son since the middle of first grade. We started early intervention at two and he was in school full-time pretty much from age two through six.

It was awful and such a relief for both of us when we decided to homeschool.

I'd check out your district first, and give it a chance. If you don't feel it's right, you have the option to homeschool. I have a wonderful local support group and Evan has lots of friends his own age. It's difficult, but also rewarding.

Good luck in your decision.
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Some people swear by homeschooling, but I found it really isolating. I guess if you have a really great homeschooling community in your area, go for it. I, however, really like the time off from intensive parenting that public school gives me. Even with the occasional problems of trying to work with the school, I still feel that many minds are better than one really, really tired one. Whatever you decide, may it go well.
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