Review: Wow - wish I had this ages ago
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2012
Calling this a book doesnt quite do it justice.  This is the guide you have been looking for if you are considering homeschooling  your child but didnt know which program to choose.  The author doesnt make specific recommendations which is excellent as I believe all kids are different.  What is right for one could be totally wrong for another.  I tried to homeschool my son whom the school kept saying had ADHD - he doesnt.  He is highly intelligent and was bored out of his mind at school.  Unfortunately he told the teacher that and she wasnt too impressed!Anyway after five weeks I decided homeschooling was not for me and started him at another school but am reconsidering my decision once again. Hence why I bought this book.  I was aware that its your legal right to homeschool a child even if the teacher doesnt like it but I didnt know you could work in partnership with a school. Thats a great way to get over the social aspect of having your child meet with other kids.  Physical education isnt my thing but social skills are important and as the author suggests you can find a school willing to work with you by allowing your child to partake in certain lessons.Another thing I didnt know was just how many different programs are out there.  Forget just the three rs - reading, writing and arithmetic.  All programs cover these but education is so much more than that.I loved this book and would highly recommend it to any other parent even if you have never considered homeschooling before. It is a real eye opener.Easily worth five stars!