-=> Quoting Kelly Mentel to All <=-
 KM> Hello I am new to this echo...I just picked it up yesterday on my
 KM> bbs, so as  to start the decision process over private schools or
 KM> homeschooling. I have  been reading many books in the library and have
 KM> found homeschooling to be a  wonderful experience for the people
 KM> referred to in the books...But I can't  help being a little
 KM> apprehensive about it too..I live in Ohio and am wondering if there is
 KM> anyone who might know what the laws are here concerning  homeschholing.
 KM> And did any of the parents feel a little apprehensive starting  out? I
 KM> am concerned that I might not be considered educated enough to
 KM> properly train my children. I want to make sure to give them all the
 KM> benefits this  world has to offer. but I can't seem to find a school
 KM> that I like. My oldest  is only 2 and I have been told he needs to
 KM> start preschool next year. SO I am  not sure if I am worrying to soon
 KM> and should just decide closer to 1st grade. 
 KM> Kelly
 It is good that you have read alot about homeschooling.  Educating yourself
 helps to make the proper decision.  Ist of all if you know the basics it
 shouldn't be too difficult.  Alot of us who homeschool are learning along
 with our children.  After all, we haven't gone to school for years and it
 helps to jog our memory.  As far as intelligence goes we as parents, have
 to teach our children so many things in life that academics is only a
 small portion of their learning experience.  I believe just about anyone
 who who has an interest in their children's welfare can homeschool.  Since
 you proven that yourself by taking the time, effort and responsibility
 to go to the Library and read.  You do what teachers do already, investigate
 a subject and decide which is the best way to go.  I am not saying 
homeschooling
 will be a piece of cake.  It takes effort and a strong interest in your
 children, but I believe it would be the most rewarding experience you could
 do for not only yourself but your child.  A two year old needs more play
 type experience than a 10 year old and you are probably already doing that.
 You can get info from your state board of education or a homeschool support
 group in your area.  I am sure someone here on the echo mite be able to give
 you more insight to your state laws.  Goo Luck.
 Regina
... All I need is a Wave and a board to surf it on.
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