After two years of college I dropped out and found that I knew exactly jack. I began to teach myself history, anatomy, biology and spelling. (I cringe when I read the letters I wrote my hubby ten years ago.) As time went on I researched theology, (more) history and began working on basic grammar and chemistry. In high school I had passed Algebra 1 (barely) and had forgotten most of that so I had to relearn 7th and 8th grade math and PreAlgebra and Algebra I. I'm beginning Algebra II this January.
Can I teach my kids Calc right now? No, but you can be damn sure that I'll be ready when they are.
I may not be trained to teach a particular subject, but I?m willing to learn to better educate my children. What other human being is willing to do such a thing for them?
It's because of this devotion that hs kids are better educated than the ps kids, even when the parents aren?t trained or qualified to teach. Don't sell us short! :-)
I, as a public school teacher, support and advocate home-schooling as the ultimate resource and teaching method for children. I applaud you.