Homeschooling

[camino no tomado]

Tex, I'm not interested in a protracted debate on this issue (although I will give it more than a one-liner like some other posters), especially with an opponent who employs the classic tactic of assigning the most extreme possible viewpoint to someone with whom they may have a mild disagreement. I assure you I'm not advocating a government takeover of parenting; my position is far more nuanced than that.

As for examples of the negative impact of homeschool lobbies, I gave one. If you want more detail, see: http://t.washingtonmonthly.com/washingtonmonthly/#!/entry/the-power-of-the-homeschool-lobby,53977ea3025312186c14bcf0 .

 

[Crema Americana]

If you've been inside a typical Argentine school, home-schooling starts to look like a pretty good alternative. My only misgiving about home-schooling is the whole social aspect of it... yes, you can enroll your kids in classes/sports and such, but it's not the same as growing up in a school... especially in Argentina where lifelong friends are often met in grade school.

 

[mmoon]

Does anybody here know anything about homeschooling here in Argentina? Is it even legal here? This probably applies most to people who are resident or citizens, but does anyone here homeschool, and if so, can they give any tips or pointers on how it works? Thanks in advance for your help.

Every once in awhile, I would love it if a simple question on this forum could be simply answered, without dissolving into a protracted debate totally unrelated to the OP. If someone wants to get into a discussion about the pros and cons of homeschooling, why don't they start another post? The OP didn't ask for anyone's opinions about homeschooling, just about how/if it functions legally in Argentina. It bums me out when good questions (and potentially good answers) get buried under a bunch of back and forth.

For the record, I am a parent, and my child is not homeschooled.

 

[jp]

I did a bit of research on this a while ago. My understanding is that a parent is responsible for their child receiving an education, but there is no requirement for them to attend school. Homeschooling is considered to be an acceptable form of education in Argentina, and as far as I could determine it is unmonitored.

 

[Jaredberryman]

In the case of not being a resident of Argentina, you can register from your home country and do homeschool there however the practice is. However, if you are a resident of Argentina, you will need to take the examenes libres in Palermo once a year (they are not so bad). You can also get the material to prepare for them.

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

Every once in awhile, I would love it if a simple question on this forum could be simply answered, without dissolving into a protracted debate totally unrelated to the OP.

aJokie started this detour into "never never land" with one of his BS one-liners. Many people have complained openly here about your posts, Jokie.

PLEASE F*CKING STOP!

 

[ajoknoblauch]

aJokie started this detour into "never never land" with one of his BS one-liners. Many people have complained openly here about your posts, Jokie.

PLEASE F*CKING STOP!

Thank you for your civility. When something deserves or requires more than a succinct one-liner, I am happy to provide more.

 

[Dublin2BuenosAires]

aJokie started this detour into "never never land" with one of his BS one-liners. Many people have complained openly here about your posts, Jokie.

PLEASE F*CKING STOP!

Put him on ignore.

 

[joelie]

Anywhere, a good way to guarantee your kid an inferior education.

The people I know who are homeschooled are all very talented and intelligent.

One is a specialist surgeon, who never finished his high school exams, but entered uni as a mature age student (so much for not being taught of aware of anything scientific). Another is an amazingly gifted, award-winning artist, who never went to art school.

Yet another has been accepted to a prestigious conservatory of music.

As with any school, a lot depends on the teacher!