Hi, Just a comment on acb's statement that HS is not allowed in Australia ! It is, and we have been Homeschooling for over 2 years now. I live in Sydney, Australia, and even though the govt. doesn't like it much, you have the right to educate your own children. You can register with the govt., and prove to them you are serious about it(they inspect you !)- curriculums are widely available for you to follow - try aceaustralia.com.au or do a search. Just as you are particular about what programs you put in your computer- for fear of virus etc. we have chosen what we want to allow into our kids. It is a BIG commitment, but we are a much closer family now ! And as far as socialization - my wife has joined with several other families and a HS network, and nearly every afternoon there is something on, sports days, public speaking, piano, french, excursions etc etc. They are not missing out. Even my 5 yr old will now happily stand in front of 20 adults and tell a joke or two confidently.It is great !
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Hi, Just a comment on acb's statement that HS is not allowed in Australia ! It is, and we have been Homeschooling for over 2 years now. I live in Sydney, Australia, and even though the govt. doesn't like it much, you have the right to educate your own children. You can register with the govt., and prove to them you are serious about it(they inspect you !)- curriculums are widely available for you to follow - try aceaustralia.com.au or do a search.
Just as you are particular about what programs you put in your computer- for fear of virus etc. we have chosen what we want to allow into our kids. It is a BIG commitment, but we are a much closer family now ! And as far as socialization - my wife has joined with several other families and a HS network, and nearly every afternoon there is something on, sports days, public speaking, piano, french, excursions etc etc. They are not missing out. Even my 5 yr old will now happily stand in front of 20 adults and tell a joke or two confidently.It is great !