Be prepared for a lot of work. While your child may be daydreaming about not having to get up for school until late afternoon, realize that you will be responsible for a variety of subjects and for making sure that your child will be able to cope in such an environment. In fact, many children have scored higher on their test results because of the home schooling versus the public school system. Unfortunately, there is no test to see if your child would benefit from home schooling. You must choose what you feel is best for your child, knowing that you can always change back if you find the task too intimidating.
Many parents enter into home schooling arrangements without seeing the amount of work involved.
This can be quite intimidating for many families and must be taken into consideration before deciding to home school. And if you do decide, it's not as simple as just flipping open the encyclopedia and having your child memorize all the volumes. First, you must contact your local authorities about the laws regarding home schooling. There will be certain tests that your child must pass to receive an equivalent diploma to the high school diploma and criteria that you and your tutor must meet to continue this ambitious plan. There is likely a support group in your area that will help you with the strenuous task of outlining your curriculum and having realistic expectations of what you can accomplish at home.