I have two children aged 8 and 12. My elderly mother lives with us and she has double pneumonia about 10 years ago which left lung scarring so high risk. I work part-time, remotely from home. My eldest son has asthma.
I'm getting increasingly concerned about the return to school and the fact that there seems to be minimal protection for children and teachers. I can't get my head around it be compulsory to wears masks in shops yet unnecessary in schools. I appreciate that there have been few child deaths but they are still capable of being asymptomatic and spreading it at home and in the wider community. I'm not riddled with anxiety about this but more concerned about the on/off school that is likely to take place this academic year.
I'm wondering whether just to cut our losses and withdraw them from school for this academic year. I find all the speculation about schools closing due to outbreaks/ not enough teachers really stressful and I think I'd rather plough that energy into just getting on and educating them myself. They've both excelled during homeschooling and I think in a lot of ways, I would rather be in charge of their education during this time. I can still ensure socialisation but on our terms. Both are on board with it. It would just be for this academic year. I would deregister them if they can't go back to the same schools, so, be it. I've looked into online schools, curriculum resources and private tutors. I'm confident I can do it.
What would you do? Are you considering homeschooling?
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Should I consider homeschooling for this academic year?
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purplerain2020 · 05/08/2020 08:22
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