De-schooling is an important time that allows both children and parents to step away from the routine, expectations, and structure of traditional schooling. During my research, I've read and heard that the general rule of thumb is anywhere from one week to one month for every year a child has spent in school. (I am… Continue reading De-Schooling
Category: Our Journey to Home Education
Navigating Home Schooling Application in Ireland
Article 42 of the Irish Constitution The State acknowledges that the primary and natural educator of the child is the Family and guarantees to respect the inalienable right and duty of parents to provide, according to their means, for the religious and moral, intellectual, physical and social education of their children. Parents shall be free… Continue reading Navigating Home Schooling Application in Ireland
Deciding
Would he prefer to be homeschooled? It’s a big question for a 13-year-old boy. It’s a big question for his parents, too. His initial response was, “Is it legal?” (And the answer is yes, it is.) It goes without saying that making this decision wasn’t as black-and-white as simply asking him a question and having… Continue reading Deciding
How Did I Get Here?
School isn’t for everyone. It’s something I have often said. But, to be honest, I never imagined that any of my own children wouldn’t attend school. I have five children, all very different, and some are neurodivergent. Our three eldest went through mainstream school, our fourth is currently in mainstream education, and our youngest son… Continue reading How Did I Get Here?