I quit high school at the end of my junior year. My son is now struggling in school, and I think that he'd do better if I homeschooled him. Must parents be high-school or college graduates in order to homeschool their children? - Dropout
Answer: While homeschoolers typically have more formal education than most parents, it isn't essential. Nor is it necessary to have teacher training. The key components to being a successful homeschooler, according to Tamra Orr, author of "A Parent's Guide to Home Schooling," are dedication, confidence, enthusiasm, compassion, caring and a strong belief in the natural curiosity of your children and their desire to learn.
Your job as a homeschooler will also be easier if you have good organizational skills, are flexible, love books, possess confidence and like to spend lots of time with your son. Because your son is struggling, a formal diagnosis could be helpful in meeting his special needs.