Soon to start Homeschooling

[Gayatri Pimple]

Hi,

I am Gayatri Pimple, mother of an 11 year old.His name is Jay Pimple. I live in Pune, Maharashtra. Currently, Jay is studying in sixth standard of St. Vincent's school. He and we too are very happy with the school.

So, Why Homeschooling ? 

Jay is playing Badminton since he is 5 years old and for past 6 years has consistently been saying that he wants to make a career in Badminton. With his current school hours dedicating time for badminton has become very hectic and is taking a toll on his health and physical growth. And hence, I gave him an option of homeschooling which I knew from a friend I had way back when I was appearing for 12th exam that such a concept can be done out of choice; which Jay in turn was pleased to know about.

Honestly, at this point of time no one can say if my son Jay will be able to reach high enough to be able to make a career in Badminton as a sport but then no one ever does know it.

The whole point of removing him from system is to provide him with an opportunity to pursue His aim with complete dedication. Whether, he succeeds or not does not matter. What matters is that he gets a fair chance to chase his dream and we as parents want to support him for that. 

But, along with it we want to keep a few options open for him. So, if in near future if he wants to get back in the academic system he should be able to fit in and get in. And want to be in touch with people who are already in to homeschooling/ucschooling and or any kind of alternate education.

For now yes, he is going to school and we have decided to opt out of school from next year. 

I request you to pop in suggestions to how i can keep my son's academics up to the mark so if he wants to enter college or any other educational system eventually then he should fit in and I welcome any inputs or comments regarding the same.

Thank You,

Gayatri Pimple

[Taty Sena]

Hi Gayatri
Good luck on the coming year. Where do you live? I mainly ask because I am in NYC and can recommend many resources here. There are also. Many complete curriculum resources I online as well as online schools that specialize in homeschoolers. On the other hand, the advantage of Homeschooling is that you can create your own curriculum and schedule, and use different resources. Take some time to research a couple of them and I am sure you will find some great things that can serve your family well. Having a tutor once in a while can help, just.to clear up problems. Also, join homeschoolers groups and lista in your area for more local information and rules.
Best of luck to you son in his Badminton pursues, and kudos to you for letting him follow his heart.
Best,
Taty

[Taty Sena]

Sorry, just realized that you had told us when you live, so ignore that question.