You could totally get done in 4 hours and there shouldn't be a need for homework. Part of the beauty of HSing is that you will get to decide what is important and what isn't, and he can go at his own pace for each subject, so if some are more difficult, you can spend more time. If he gets something quickly, you can move on....Hi! I have a 5th grader who absolutely detests school. He has several diagnosis (adhd, anxiety, autism spectrum and mood disorder) and he is highly intelligent but hates everything about public school. I've always said I wished we could homeschool but it wouldn't work. He is a behavior challenge at home but not so much at school. This morning I had a thought- what would he be like at home without the anxiety and stress that school causes? He has NO friends, is never invited to anyone's house or birthday party... he is a social outcast. I worry what group he will fall into next year in middle school. I'm not an idiot- but I don't know if I am smart enough to homeschool. I also know my dh will be against it, he doesn't like to deviate from a plan. Is it too late to start at this age? How many hours a day do you "school" ? (4 hours is about his limit.... after that he's just done and FORGET homework in the evening..... not gonna happen). I would have to quit my part time job.....
Any input would be appreciated.
Does he currently see an OT? My DS has SID, and OT has made a big difference in home behavior. Also, for him, taking him out of school (it was preschool at the time, so a big difference to your son) took so much stress out of his life. It was THE number one cause of stress for him, and he definitely behaved better at home when that stress was removed... (he is now considered a Kindergarten student BTW.... so its been one year)
I don't know about everyone else here, but I really didn't think I could homeschool either, but I love every minute now and wouldn't change it for the world....