There's something about home education that changes the dynamics of family life. It's not as simple as parents being 'teachers', because most learning happens spontaneously. Instead, families seem to grow closer as they learn together; communication skills improve, and children and parents begin to respect each other as individuals.
These articles answer some of the questions I wanted to know about when we set out on our home education. They're necessarily my personal viewpoint, often with links to other pages, and based on my experience. But I hope they will be helpful to anyone embarking on home education - or, indeed, any parents wanting to encourage their children or teenagers in any way.
Are all teenagers horrible? - Is it true that all teenagers are rebellious?
Understanding personality types - Understand your child's personality preferences
Introvert or Extravert? - Is your child energised inwardly or outwardly?
Understanding temperament - Artisan, Guardian, Idealist or Rational?
Gifted children - What is giftedness? Helping gifted children to enjoy learning.
Attention deficit or highly spirited? - how can you tell the difference?
Raising bookworms - Why it's important to keep reading aloud to children - and teens!
Addicted to TV? - When TV takes over your child's life and imagination.
To spank or not to spank? - A controversial question - is there a middle ground?
Jealous of the new baby? - When your toddler becomes angry with a new baby.
White lies - what happens when your child tells 'stories'? Why does this happen?
Clutter or Cleanliness? - Does it matter how tidy your house is?
Parenting theories - Some of the popular theories at the end of the 20th century
Books about parenting - Recommendations of some of my favourites
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