A question was asked in the Forums, what classes do homeschool mothers have the hardest time teaching. The purpose for asking the question was to hopefully help homeschoolers through online tutoring. While I have used tutors in my homeschool journey with great success, I do not know that I would hire a tutor I cannot see, unless they are using some awesome software and perhaps via webcam. It would definitely have to be an awesome and impressive program. However, it was the actual question that I want to address.
Homeschool Mothers, I would say, have the most trouble-teaching subjects that have never seen before, and subjects that have changed since they did them. Some possible subjects that might be difficult for homeschooling moms are:
Math: If your math textbooks teach “new math” and you are familiar with “old math”, you may need some help teaching your homeschooler math. However, you can remedy this problem by using an “old math” program like Singapore math, or teaching them the math that you know from memory. Math has not really changed; it is just the way that you find the solution that has changed.
Foreign Language: If you have never studied French and Spanish, for example, you would have a difficult time teaching your child these subjects. Of course, it makes sense for you and your child to take these classes together in order to enrich yourself, and give your kid a study buddy, which is imperative when dealing with foreign languages.
Higher-level courses: If you never took Physics, Chemistry, Trigonometry, and Calculus, you well definitely have trouble teaching these classes to your children. However, by the time your child gets to higher-level classes, they will very likely be ready to start taking dual enrollment classes that count for both high school and college level credit.
So, in summation what I am saying is that while some classes may be hard for a homeschooling mom to teach, it is not hard to find a solution that will allow your child to learn these classes. You have your choices of local classes, online courses, and even community college classes to help your child with difficult curriculum. When all else fails, you can hire a tutor whether they come to you in person or online.
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