I Do Know My Rights to My Own Daughter!

Reading your posts are quite frustrating! Are you the school wasn't trying to offer you some help? What incentive would they have to "bribe" you to keep your daughter in school? It would mean one less child in school for them & one less child in the classroom for the teacher. In addition, it would mean that they wouldn't have to deal with since you think that they think that you are difficult.

If your daughter has special needs, schools are equipped to handle those needs. That's why they're offering you so many services. They are trying to make sure that the right thing is being done for your daughter educationally.

My advice to you would be to stop thinking that everyone is out to get you (I have read your previous posts and that's the impression I get). Do what you think is best for your daughter. It's great to see that being at home with you is a help. Could it be that she is acting our because there is a lot of turmoil in her life-your divorce, your anger at your ex, your sick father & your daughter own illness?

Stop bashing the school for trying to give you help for your daughter.

It sounds to me like the school is trying to help you. You daughter is probably acting better at home because she likes being home with mom. I know that my kids would love to stay home with me and not go to school.

If you think you have the time and capability to teach her at home, then get the materials you need and see how it goes.

I, however would not burn any bridges with the school, you may need to put her back into school at some point, so do not shut that door completely.

I wish you luck.

Is this a public or private school? What issues does your daughter have to begin with? How old is your daughter. What area do you live in?

I am a teacher I do not think that homeschooling is always the best way to go. I have seen WAY to many kids that come into my classroom way behind grade level because they were homes schoolded. HOWEVER, I also think that in some cases it is the best way for some families. It depends on the needs of your family. If you are able to stay home and provide that to your daughter then good for you. Just make sure you are teaching then same things she would learn in public/private school otherwise later on if she goes back to those school she could be behind. As far as the school itself, it is really shocking that they would do that. I would hope that they were only trying to help and figure out what was best for your daughter. It sounds like you need to take quite a few deep breaths and sit back for a little bit and then re-think your reasons for being so angry and see if they were really "threatening" you or if they were honestly trying to help.

They will threaten! Oh, and many teachers get SO MAD if you say you're homeschooling! You're not the first.

Basically the only people who don't advocate homeschooling are superintendents, principals and teachers. Because you are taking over their job. Many of the negative things you hear about homeschooling when traced, go back to them.

Teachers and such go through lots of schooling so it's kind of insulting that you, with no "teacher education," could teach your child. It kind of makes their fancy degrees look worthless!

Teachers go to school to learn how to teach large groups. That is no easy task (I've done it myself) and they should be commended for all they do.

I'm glad homeschooling is working for you. You know your rights, remember you do not have to answer to anyone (provide your curriculum, etc.) when it comes to what you're teaching her.

There are many wonderful teachers who homeschool their children and advocate it. I think every child and family are different and homeschooling works for some and public/private school works for others! We should be allowed to do what works for us in peace.