Will I be able to teach my child? What qualifications do I need?
There are some who believe that only a few chosen people can homeschool their children. However, anyone can homeschool, though the parent may have to change their own habits in order to be successful.
Most states do not require any credentials to be a homeschool teacher. Make sure you know the laws of your state. Texas does not require any special education or certificates in order to homeschool.
The most important qualification is to love you child.
You can teach your children. You know your child. The key to learning is to balance between boredom and frustration. Is there anyone better qualified to teach your child? You know their signs of boredom and frustration.
Let the child learn according to their pace without being compared to others.
The homeschool parent’s job is not to teach but to find the opportunities for the children to learn.
A parent NOT knowing something can be viewed as an advantage. As you learn about a subject, your child can observe the learning process in action. Our children learn so much just from watching us. When parents learn something new homeschool actually improves. Besides setting a good example for your child, you are able to gain insights into the learning process. Ask yourself, " What helped me the most? " and " What interfered with my learning?" .
The most important virtue a homeschool parent can have is patience: with parents, with family, with friends. Patience allows
"the miracle of human development to unfold
according to its own internal laws,
from birth through infancy and childhood and youth,
and even till the moment of death.”
- Daniel Greenberg, in "Child Rearing"
-Larry and Susan Kaseman, in "Taking Charge Through Homeschooling"