What if you could only homeschool your child using a curriculum approved by the government? What if an official could show up at your front door — without warning — to check whether your house is “good enough” for learning? And what if you were told you weren’t “qualified enough” to teach your own child? These are not hypotheticals. According to a report to Parliament on 24 July 2025, the Western...
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Will digital ID’s affect homeschoolers?
South Africa is busy introducing digital ID’s. Many parents are concerned that this will infringe on the freedom to choose home education. Creating a...
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Do home learners sometimes wish they were in school and were normal?
They generally like being homeschooled. Some homelearners go to school for the experience but many return to homeschooling as within the homeschool...
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Do homeschoolers take holidays?
Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...
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Can I be a working mom and homeschool?
Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...
