I think most people who don't homeschool simply don't understand what it looks like and assume it's hard or can't be done because it keeps getting compared to public school.
My homeschool kids get the curriculum I choose for them. There are hundreds to choose from, from regular school books to online programs. They each get a customized curriculum that I mix and match for them, based on their learning styles. In your niece's case I would recommend online, because it will teach her and grade her and the parent's just have to track her results, and if she starts doing bad, you stop her and fix the problem then have her continue. In homeschool we don't focus on testing and grades, we just move them through and each lesson needs to be mastered to move forward. We don't fail anything. Move at her own pace, however slow or fast that is.
And to graduate you simply print out a diploma or have one made for you. If college is in her future (which i sincerely hope it is not because that's even worse than public schools now days) then you need to stick with accredited curriculum. Also in homeschool we put focus on whatever we want, not necessarily what the public schools focus on. If college is in the cards then you have to meet those requirements, other than that you would just do what you want. my 15yo learns math, and ela, and also spends a considerable amount of time on entrepreneurism, art and life skills like cooking, gardening and canning, and they are learning music at home and I'm not even a musician. My daughter used duo lingo for years since elementary to learn Spanish and the last two years she's been learning Javanese with it. The most amazing part of that is I didn't assign it to her, she did this on her own. It's amazing what kids will do when you open the world to them for their education.
Homeschooling in the age of the internet is so stupid easy. Some things can get complicated depending on you state but the actual homeschooling is not bad at all, an in the case of some kids who are being led down dangerous paths in public schools, could save their lives.
I'm going to say this as nicely as I can, her parent's are the problem. The want her to go to college?? why? If she has no desire to be a doctor or rocket scientist or lawyer who requires a heavily regulated education to be let into the industry, then college is a waste of time, money and a threat to one's mental awareness. This outdated thinking that everyone must go to college is part of what broke society in the first place. Her passion is music? Then that's where they need to start. Put her in music classes. They help kids form bands and performances. It's a much healthier environment than pushing her into college where she will latch onto other "freaks who hate their parents" and start doing drugs at band practice till one of them OD's or has a sex change.
College doesn't guarantee financial success. In fact it hinders it for most people, putting them in dept at the start of their lives, setting them back, not giving them a good education, no job placement, most graduate with a bullshit degree that gives them nothing and they don't know what to do with their lives, end up getting a low paying job they could have gotten 4+ years earlier when they were fresh out of high school.
And being in a band has nothing to do with her future ability to have a successful career. Music is a form of art and expression, a hobby, and only a profession for a small percentage of people who play. It's nonsense to even make these two things compete with one another, as if they have anything to do with each other.
You always identify a child's passion, what they gravitate towards, and you encourage it, and nurture it, because it helps them build character and confidence in themselves. You don't avoid it because it's not on some list of jobs that pay bills. These things aren't jobs for most people, they are passions, something we need to have fulfillment in life. They are for the soul. You said she's having emotional issues, her passion for music may help her deal with it. If she's dealing with anger she will gravitate towards music that she relates to. Once she starts to heal she will expand into other forms of music, and she will decide how far she wants to take it. Until then, the ability to play a musical instrument is something special and should be encouraged. It's at least a place to start with her. If she were to be homeschooled, putting her in music right away would help her with her transition because it would feed that part of her soul for her while she adapts to the change and heals from the brainwashing she was subjected to her whole life.
And if they want to see her financially stable, encouraging her to go to trade school would be best. It's quick, it's a specific education with job placement, there is a current shortage of these jobs, and you'd be shocked how well they pay. The mansion at the end of my neighborhood is owned by a plumber.
she sounds creative, so I would introduce her to conspiracy theories, sites, documentaries, etc. some kids need verification that they're not crazy; the world really is f*cked up. a lot of teens can see through the facade, but they don't have anyone to guide them; it's overwhelming.
taught my young one about Q since the beginning. he knows much more than any grownup & he's totally comfy now. he understands that all of this madness is part of something much bigger & things will be ok. it's also helped to develop his discernment & he's able to problem solve. he reminds me more of a GenXer; industrious, always prepared.
I think most people who don't homeschool simply don't understand what it looks like and assume it's hard or can't be done because it keeps getting compared to public school.
My homeschool kids get the curriculum I choose for them. There are hundreds to choose from, from regular school books to online programs. They each get a customized curriculum that I mix and match for them, based on their learning styles. In your niece's case I would recommend online, because it will teach her and grade her and the parent's just have to track her results, and if she starts doing bad, you stop her and fix the problem then have her continue. In homeschool we don't focus on testing and grades, we just move them through and each lesson needs to be mastered to move forward. We don't fail anything. Move at her own pace, however slow or fast that is.
And to graduate you simply print out a diploma or have one made for you. If college is in her future (which i sincerely hope it is not because that's even worse than public schools now days) then you need to stick with accredited curriculum. Also in homeschool we put focus on whatever we want, not necessarily what the public schools focus on. If college is in the cards then you have to meet those requirements, other than that you would just do what you want. my 15yo learns math, and ela, and also spends a considerable amount of time on entrepreneurism, art and life skills like cooking, gardening and canning, and they are learning music at home and I'm not even a musician. My daughter used duo lingo for years since elementary to learn Spanish and the last two years she's been learning Javanese with it. The most amazing part of that is I didn't assign it to her, she did this on her own. It's amazing what kids will do when you open the world to them for their education. Homeschooling in the age of the internet is so stupid easy. Some things can get complicated depending on you state but the actual homeschooling is not bad at all, an in the case of some kids who are being led down dangerous paths in public schools, could save their lives.
I'm going to say this as nicely as I can, her parent's are the problem. The want her to go to college?? why? If she has no desire to be a doctor or rocket scientist or lawyer who requires a heavily regulated education to be let into the industry, then college is a waste of time, money and a threat to one's mental awareness. This outdated thinking that everyone must go to college is part of what broke society in the first place. Her passion is music? Then that's where they need to start. Put her in music classes. They help kids form bands and performances. It's a much healthier environment than pushing her into college where she will latch onto other "freaks who hate their parents" and start doing drugs at band practice till one of them OD's or has a sex change.
College doesn't guarantee financial success. In fact it hinders it for most people, putting them in dept at the start of their lives, setting them back, not giving them a good education, no job placement, most graduate with a bullshit degree that gives them nothing and they don't know what to do with their lives, end up getting a low paying job they could have gotten 4+ years earlier when they were fresh out of high school.
And being in a band has nothing to do with her future ability to have a successful career. Music is a form of art and expression, a hobby, and only a profession for a small percentage of people who play. It's nonsense to even make these two things compete with one another, as if they have anything to do with each other.
You always identify a child's passion, what they gravitate towards, and you encourage it, and nurture it, because it helps them build character and confidence in themselves. You don't avoid it because it's not on some list of jobs that pay bills. These things aren't jobs for most people, they are passions, something we need to have fulfillment in life. They are for the soul. You said she's having emotional issues, her passion for music may help her deal with it. If she's dealing with anger she will gravitate towards music that she relates to. Once she starts to heal she will expand into other forms of music, and she will decide how far she wants to take it. Until then, the ability to play a musical instrument is something special and should be encouraged. It's at least a place to start with her. If she were to be homeschooled, putting her in music right away would help her with her transition because it would feed that part of her soul for her while she adapts to the change and heals from the brainwashing she was subjected to her whole life.
And if they want to see her financially stable, encouraging her to go to trade school would be best. It's quick, it's a specific education with job placement, there is a current shortage of these jobs, and you'd be shocked how well they pay. The mansion at the end of my neighborhood is owned by a plumber.
she sounds creative, so I would introduce her to conspiracy theories, sites, documentaries, etc. some kids need verification that they're not crazy; the world really is f*cked up. a lot of teens can see through the facade, but they don't have anyone to guide them; it's overwhelming.
taught my young one about Q since the beginning. he knows much more than any grownup & he's totally comfy now. he understands that all of this madness is part of something much bigger & things will be ok. it's also helped to develop his discernment & he's able to problem solve. he reminds me more of a GenXer; industrious, always prepared.