DD is starting reception in September. I know lots of parents get a case of the wobbles before their DC start school but I'm really disappointed that I didn't find out about home educating a year or so ago. DD is nearly 5 so she'll be one of the older ones and from that point of view will probably do absolutely fine at school and is excited about starting.
But the more I think about school vs home ed the more I feel that school is a bit of a waste of childhood. Especially once they hit Yr 1, all that time sitting down working when they could be playing. It's too late now, DD is looking forward to it so I wouldn't want to withdraw her at this point. I hope she gets on well at school, but if she doesn't like it I don't know where the line would be where we decide to withdraw her, and how you make that call. If school is just "ok" then the pressure would be on to just continue like everyone else does. Another worry is that withdrawing them (rather than simply not starting) suggests that it's fine to just give up on something rather than persevere.
Anyway I don't think I have a question, sorry, this was more of a ramble than anything. Has anyone been in a similar situation?
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Think I've missed the home ed boat - starting reception
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DontcallmeSteven · 09/07/2013 13:26
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