Thursday, May 1, 2008

Is is true that is I do homeschooling my family won't get food stamps or health insurance anymore

Is is true that is I do homeschooling my family won't get food stamps or health insurance anymore?
I can't believe my dad anymore. So tell me if this is true. Oh and I'm in Texas.
Home Schooling - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Not even close. Homeschooling does not effect your participation in any programs such as these. Texas is a particularly easy state to homeschool in... if *any* state limits access to something because of homeschooling... it isn't gonna be Texas.
2 :
It is not true at all.
3 :
First of all, the problem you are having isn't about whether or not to home school, but in your communication and relationship with your dad. I don't know if Texas has restrictions on home schooling and state aid. I have my guess, but knowing that really won't help you. Why don't you research and write a report on home schooling for your dad. Ask him to read it and consider his answer, then write back to you and address the points you bring up in your report. Bottom line? As a mom who has always home schooled my children, it takes a HUGE family commitment and it takes a lot of work. This may not be an option for your family and you will have to be very respectful of your dad's decision. There are many ways to educate children outside of public school. There are private schools, charter schools, home schooling through a charter school, private home school, umbrella home schools, and even something called un-schooling. Do your research and ask your parents for a chance to have an open, respectful conversation on the subject. After you give them the information you find on the subject, write about what it is you are desiring them to consider and be specific about why you want the change. Even if they say no, you've learned a lot and had the kind of experience a home schooler might have in the process!
4 :
I receive food stamps and SSI disability and home schooling has never been a problem. They ask if they are in school but have never asked where they go to school at. As far as I know you cant be denied assistance because of home schooling.
5 :
maybe you could attend public high school part time like my son....he only goes to the public school for electives and studies his main classes at home with the home school program.

Read more discussions :