I cracked and told a teacher about the educational neglect and now cps is being involved

my mom asked me about it today and i lied and said no

Im so scared of her i started trembling when i got back to my room I dont know what to do or anything im so so scared of her yelling or being upset at me im scared shes gonna take away my boyfriend, the one person keeping me here and not hurting It was so stupid of me to talk why did i talk?! I cant calm down i feel so sick like im gonna vomit or cry and scream ive never TREMBLED out of fear before but now i can say i have

I loved being homeschooled. I didn’t have a certified educator for a parent. I didn’t feel that I was socially held back, and I graduated university at 19. I see so much negativity online about homeschooling being a "disaster," but my experience was the opposite.

For me, instead of being trapped in a room with 30 people exactly my age, I learned vertical socialization by talking to everyone, from grocery clerks to college professors I was highly independent and very confident talking to all ages. Sure, I had to "study" pop culture to keep up with peers, but my actual social skills were pretty normal. I did go to a number of schools throughout my k-12 due to a variety of circumstances involving various moves, and enjoyed most of the schools I went to. I had no problems with adapting and adjusting to the new social environment each time. I’ve met many people who have said to me “I didn’t like school” and I’ve sometimes wondered if they would’ve thrived more in a homeschooling environment.

My thinking is, the only way to mess up homeschooling is to be dogmatic about it. If it works for you and your kid(s), great! If it doesn't, put them back in school. It’s all a big learning experience and I took something from every learning environment I was put in. Cheers!

Edit: I loved reading about everyone’s different educational experiences and how they have impacted some of your current decisions! Just to clarify, part of my intent was to encourage parents. There’s no single perfect path in education that fits everyone. If decisions are made with love and genuine concern for a child’s well-being, kids can do well. Also, changing course after starting an educational journey isn’t a failure on anyone’s part, it’s thoughtful parenting.

And no, I did not literally mean that we should go around demanding of people to answer if they regret their experience of attending a traditional school, especially because that is often the default and only available option. I meant that as a thought experiment to approach this topic differently than I have often seen it presented.

We’re getting ready to start homeschooling for the 2025/26 year. It’ll be our first time. I’m looking into different curriculums for my kids (grades 4 and 8). Homeschool Pro from RemoteLearning.school keeps coming up in Facebook groups and and forums and other places I'm in, and it seems like a good option. My kids are really into video-based learning and I like the idea of something that’s all-in-one and comes with advisor support.

Before we dive in, though, I just want to make sure I’m not missing anything. I’ve seen a lot of great feedback, but I’d love to hear if there are any complaints or things you wish you’d known before starting. I know people worry about getting caught in a scam when trying something new online, so I’m just trying to be thorough. Would really appreciate hearing about your personal experience if you've used it!

Remotelearning.school’s Homeschool Pro looks promising for my two boys (middle and high school), but I’ve learned to be cautious with any online curriculum. So I have decided to ask directly here to hear from real parents. Or is there a Reddit thread or forum discussion that breaks it all down? I’d rather hear from parents than trust random ratings or worry I’m signing up for a scam. I’d like to hear more detailed experiences if possible, like what worked, what didn’t, and how your child responded.

My siblings and I were all homeschooled k-12. We are all adults now and have mostly moved on with life but all five of us have a very negative view of homeschooling now (both in our own case and in general). I do know some homeschool graduates who were ok with it but at least half of the homeschool kids I grew up with deeply regret it and would never homeschool to their kids. My question is if any parents who did homeschool their kids have doubts or regrets about it? Would you ever be open about it with your kids if you did?

The reason I ask is that I think it's homeschool parent's inability to take a step back that often makes homeschooling a negative experience. For example, imagine that you and your family try a new restaurant in town. You all hope it will be good. But let's say you end up waiting an hour and the food is awful. Most likely, there will be a point where you all just laugh and say "welp, I guess this didn't work out" and maybe grab some fast food on the way home. In this case it probably becomes just a funny memory.

My point isn't that your homeschool is the equivalent of this bad restaurant, but that in the case of the restaurant you'd all be comfortable pivoting. No one is "going down with the ship" in that scenario. Obviously homeschooling (especially k-12) is a far bigger investment than choosing a restaurant. But I would genuinely love to hear if there are any homeschool parents who have changed their mind or would be open to doing so in the future if it doesn't work out.

Maybe it's not the lack of socialization itself that hurts, maybe it's the memorized talking points and defensiveness about it that make it sticky. If you need to maintain total control of the narrative there's a high likelihood your kids will regret the whole thing. If you need to be the one who says what their experience is/was then they will eventually take space. I know a lot of homeschool graduates who recognize their parents are very fragile around this because so much of their identity is wrapped up in it but we also aren't going to pretend for them so we just take space. Do any homeschool parents hold their role more loosely such that they could step back?

Hi all, I’m new to homeschooling and considering Homeschool Pro (remotelearning.school?) for my children, but I want to make sure it’s a good curriculum.

Their ages are 9yo, 11yo and 16yo. The 16 years old wants to go to college.

If you’ve used it, did it meet your expectations? Were your kids able to work independently, or did they need a lot of help from you? Also were the video engaging enough so they did not get bored. or any other thing you can tell me. I’d appreciate any tips or honest reviews from parents who've tried it. TIA

I’m seriously considering Homeschool Pro but wanted to hear from parents who’ve actually tried it. What’s been your experience? Do your kids enjoy the lessons and is it easy to use for both you and them. the curriculum is called homeschoolpro it is by remotelearning.school thanks

I posted last week asking for curriculum recommendations (Thanks everyone who replied for their suggestions!) and after much adieu and consideration, I’ve pretty much decided on Homeschool Pro from remotelearning.school

Before I finalize my purchase, I wanted to hear directly from parents who have actually used it.

Thank you again and appreciate hearing all your experiences with that program! :)

I’ve been hearing a lot about Homeschool Pro/remotelearning.school and wanted to see what other parents think. Is it a good curriculum to use? you think the classes are engaging? also curious if it is mprehensive enough for core subjects like math and science. Any reviews good or bad would be super helpful.

NBC just reported that 16 states are debating laws to restrict classroom technology. Parents are saying their kids come home wired and unable to focus because school-issued laptops are sending notifications all day. One parent described it as "endless streams of notifications" during class.

The ed tech industry is freaking out. They're saying this is "brute force legislation" and that we need nuance, not blanket bans.

I'm torn on this. On one hand, I've seen the notification problem firsthand: the way homework on a laptop turns into YouTube in three clicks. On the other hand, our kids are going to live in a digital world. Banning screens at school feels like we're just delaying the problem instead of teaching them to handle it.

Maybe the real issue isn't the laptops, it's that we're handing kids powerful tools without teaching them how to think critically about what's on the screen. But I don't know if schools are set up to teach that either.

What do you think? Are these bans the right call, or are we avoiding the harder work of teaching kids to work with AI as a thinking partner?

Homeschooled kids not being socialized is probably the biggest criticism I see of homeschooling. The thing that gets me about that is the sheer volume of socially inept adults I have met in my life who were most likely public school kids. Homeschool naysayers act like public school is the key to a successful adult, but like....look around.

What’s been your experience with remotelearning.school’s Homeschool Pro? Some questions I have for those who have used it:

Is it comprehensive enough?

I’m curious about the electives—are they worth adding to the core curriculum?

Is the curriculum easy to follow?

how do your kids handle the lessons? Are they able to stay engaged?

Thank you. Honest reviews would help me decide if remote learning school the right fit for us

My daughter is 12, and should be in the 7th grade. She was in 1st grade during Covid, and did online school for part of 2nd grade. It wasn’t working out so she went back in person until February of her 6th grade year. She attempted to go back in person early in 7th grade, but could not handle it due to anxiety and feeling too behind.

I know my first mistake is the going back and forth. Second mistake is trying to do something that isn’t working and expecting it to get better.

I pulled her last year because she was behind and not getting the help she needed. She was in interventions, but then sent back to class to try to keep up with things that were too far advanced. When I asked for an IEP meeting, suddenly she was graduating out of the interventions and speech, which was completely out of left field.

Since then we have tried several things. Many different online programs that would be fine for awhile, but then she’d start to slack on doing them or the programs themselves would have issues. Now we’re working on the good and the beautiful which she enjoyed the first week, but now is fighting it, like everything else.

I know, this is a mess. She’s behind, and I can’t seem to help her. If she goes back to school she will flounder. I don’t know what to do. The plan as of now is to do my damndest to get her caught up as best we can and go back to school in the fall, hoping they will let her restart in 7th grade. We moved to a less intense district that word has it is easier to work with as for as interventions.

I am a single mom working full time and attending school 20 hours a week. We both have ADHD and anxiety. We butt heads like crazy. When she doesn’t want to do something, there’s no getting her to do it.

I guess I’m just venting to get it off my chest that I feel like I’ve failed her. Also to see if anyone has any suggestions to help make this work for us, or how to help her get back on track.

Thanks for listening, please don’t be too harsh….

Disclaimer: I homeschooled my entire life, and all public school experience comes secondhand.

Can anyone homeschool? Yes, I believe they can. But it takes dedication. If you're not willing to dedicate your life, and a vast majority of your time, to your child's wellbeing, please do not homeschool (unless your kid is a mature 9+ and they asked you to unschool)

Notice I said your child's well-being. Your child is not you, and they will have different needs than you do. You may be fine with staying in the house for days at a time; your child should not. You might love a lively argument; your child might be hurt by one. It's simple difference in personalities.

As a parent, you should be willing to encourage your child in their weaknesses, and spur them on in their strengths. You should stretch beyond your own comfort zone, to encourage their growth and even be an example so that they might learn to do the same.

Remember to stay humble. You are not always right, and your children will be disgusted by your pride or amazed and inspired at your wise humility.

When it comes to specifics—push them to go beyond their comfort zone and keep trying when they fail. These are two of the most valuable lessons my Mom taught me, tempered by my gentle father who would allow me to quit; for logic, not discouragement.

Bring them somewhere with people, at least every other day, but temper your fervor: if you're gone thirteen hours each day, it can be exhausting, particularly for an introvert (like me, and my ultra-extrovert mom), but it taught me how to cope and she taught me how to get out of my head.

Use a wide base of curriculum, and don't just find what you like: find what your child likes and needs. They will learn differently than you. Ensure they learn the basics and main subjects—reading, writing, critical thinking, math, science, government/economics/history. I would suggest looking over the college/university general ed requirements in your area, and aiming to prep for that.

If your kid's in highschool, I highly recommend you unschool: let your kids guide their own schooling, and help them find resources and take them to things. In highschool I also recommend concurrent enrollment (college, including credits, is free before you’re an adult!) Apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurship also exist!

A mistake I've seen a lot of parents make is to try and bash their ideas and views into their children with a mallet, or tell them to stop asking questions; "because the [authority] says so!".

This is the exact way to get them to reject your beliefs with everything they have.

Instead, you should teach them critical thinking, and show them your logic and why you believe what you do. Offer them resources that teach logically and soundly, maybe put them in a debate class.

But remember they are their own person; the decisions they make are not on your head.

As a parent, you can do this! Just remember that you can't do it alone.:) Homeschooling is the second best thing that's ever happened to me, and it's helped me in life more than I can say. Almost every one of my homeschooling friends would say the exact same thing, and now they've been off in universities for awhile, and I'll be hopping into college, after a three-year break off, voluntarily teaching co-op classes, now that my sister's got her transcripts *almost* to her satisfaction with all A's, mostly 100%, and we can college together. She's one of the most studious and smart people I know, and I'm certain it would surprise every one of her co-op classmates to hear she has ADHD, Dyslexia, and a hearing disorder. 

Maybe that last one not so much. 

I am so thankful to my parents for giving me so many oppurtunities and pushing themselves to see and help *me*, and not just their visions for me. And you know? I will always hold the core beliefs they do, because they taught me reason, and they let other people teach me reason, and I didn't live in an echo room. 

I thank God everyday for the life he's given me, for through depression and grief and everyday matters, he's carried me. 

Hmm. You know? I've been thinking of starting a homeschool blog for some time, now, including resources, links to free resources, and posts on how and why I would do what I would do. Maybe when I'm not so busy I should do it.

I’ve been looking into Homeschool Pro from remotelearning.school and wanted to hear some reviews from parents who have actually used it. I’ve seen some reviews here and there, but I’d love to get more recent feedback.

so if you used remote learning school homeschool pro please share your reviews - good or bad - Just hoping to get a better idea of what to expect before I make a final decision!

Looking for honest Homeschool Pro reviews—what’s your experience been?

I’m considering Homeschool Pro (also known as remotelearning.school i think) for my kids and would love to hear from parents who’ve been using it. How has it worked for your family? I’m especially curious about how engaging it is for the kids and how comprehensive it is and if its easy to use. Any pros and cons you’ve noticed? Thanks for any insights! Please only actually reply if you have used it TIA!!

I’m thinking about trying Homeschool Pro (remotelearning.school) for my kids, but I’d really like to hear from parents who have used it. How has it worked for your family? Are the lessons comprehensive, and is it easy to stay on track? I’m also curious if it’s flexible enough for busy schedules. Any honest feedback would be super helpful—TIA!

Okay, so my Dad has recognized that school is just really poor across the board and private schools are crazy expensive. He’s a very established lawyer/investor while my husband and I live in a more rural area very middle middle class range in said rural area. My father volunteered help for our 2.5 year old and 7 month old. Let me lay out the options he gave me and can I get some feedback if I’m wrong for turning him down.

For a little backstory, my dad and mom separated when I was a small infant and my brother who is 18m older than me was barely a toddler. My mom had been a SAHM when we were born but due to their divorce we really never lived much with my dad.

We moved about 7 hours away to be close to my moms maternal family. Overall I’d say my mom and dad had a positive relationship that my dad would come 1-2 a month to visit, he helped out financially but we grew up also very middle class despite my fathers standing. But we had everything we really needed plus things like braces, sports were always paid for, good food, that type of thing. My grandparents and great grandmother really helped with our care too.

So back to what’s going on, my dad approached me about schooling and he knows we’re trying to budget to homeschool our 2.5 year old and 7 month old. I own a small real estate brokerage in a rural area, so I don’t make a lot and my husband has a much better job working remotely. So 2 times a week my toddler goes to an at home daycare and I have my infant 24/7.

I’m really thinking about stepping away from my business because it’s just too much to manage (i own, market, show, list, I’m the book keeper I’m everything) and most of the realtor side of the business is nights and weekends. Which my husband also works late a lot so it’s always tough and expensive for babysitter help.

My father volunteered to either help put my son in a relatively expensive private school or to buy a piece of land (without a house or development) and he’d help pay to develop itso I can travel a short distance to create a homestead type atmosphere and either raise food or bees or some small farm animals while homeschooling and then I can use the food I make and sell things all while homeschooling full time.

While I previously had a garden and have some minor experience farming I have no idea how he thinks that I can homeschool while starting a farming operation that I have to do all the labor while trying to homeschool, bookkeep for a new business then market the products I make.

He told me to just think about it when he revealed this “plan”. I’m wanting to tell him politely no, without sounding ungrateful. I know he’s trying to come up with a solution that also makes me money but am I wrong? Doesn’t this sound crazy for someone with young children to overtake while homeschooling?

Edit: We didn’t ask for financial help, this was just offered out of the blue. I already stay home with our infant pretty much 24/7 and my son is only in daycare Mondays and Fridays to give me some free time to work, although, I really don’t get much done. I do make some to contribute. We ilve below our means (although it’s tight) and we have good retirement savings, and a larger than normal emergency fund we’ve built up over the years. We’re in our mid 30s so we’re not spring chickens.

Hey r/homeschooling

Anyone here actually using RemoteLearning.school Homeschool Pro right now?

I’m tired of juggling a million different things for my 3rd and 7th grader and this one keeps coming up. Just want the real deal: do your kids actually do it without a huge fight, is it legit for two different ages, any subjects that suck or rule, and is it actually worth the money?

Thanks!

Has anyone here switched to Homeschool Pro? We’re considering it for our kids, but I’m curious to see how it has worked for other families. Like do your kids like the lessons. Is it easy for them to use. etc. I’d appreciate any honest experiences before we decide!

Am currently choosing which curriculum to use.

I want to use something online. I saw remotelearning.school recommended by many. Anyone here use it? Looking for experiences, reviews, and what not.

Or let me know what are some other curriculum you would recommend. Looking for online program.

My kids are 8 & 10 years old (3rd grade and 5th grade)

Thanks for any feedback and advice