Oct 2, 2026 · 26 min · 17 segments
Homeschooling 101 — Parenting Teenagers Part 2 **Homeschooling 101**, in its first season, features **“Parenting Teenagers Part 2,”** continuing an important conversation about guiding teenagers…
Karen DeloachHost
Daniel LikasHost
Even if someone else is t- helping with the schooling, the parent has to be the one to be in charge.
Um, one of the things that, um, in our state we also m- have to maintain, uh, a record of 180 days attendance.
But record keeping is really the probably one of the most important things a parent can do when they're homeschooling, is keep records.
And, and, and you keep, you keep a binder for each child, and that way if anybody questions or needs to look at your, what you're doing, then you can show them through that, through that record keeping exactly what, um, your child is doing.
You do have to be part of an Option 1, 2 or 3 association, and I've been very involved with an Option 3 association, and we, we're, um, Christian homeschoolers, uh, of South Carolina.
So it's, it's really imp- you know, you can find an association, you can find connection, and you can find community with other like-minded homeschoolers.
Now, homeschoolers homeschool for lots of different reasons, and you can find others that are in line with your own values and your own interests.
Well, laws exist establish educational standards while recognizing parents' role in educating their children.
Understanding these laws protects families from unnecessary legal disputes and ensures children receive education that meets local requirements.
Compliance also builds credibility for the homeschooling community by demonstrating responsible educational practice.
Parents who understand the law are better prepared to answer questions from school officials or governments agencies, and legal knowledge empowers families to homeschool with confidence rather than uncertainty.
Even if someone else is t- helping with the schooling, the parent has to be the one to be in charge.
Um, one of the things that, um, in our state we also m- have to maintain, uh, a record of 180 days attendance.
But record keeping is really the probably one of the most important things a parent can do when they're homeschooling, is keep records.
And, and, and you keep, you keep a binder for each child, and that way if anybody questions or needs to look at your, what you're doing, then you can show them through that, through that record keeping exactly what, um, your child is doing.
You do have to be part of an Option 1, 2 or 3 association, and I've been very involved with an Option 3 association, and we, we're, um, Christian homeschoolers, uh, of South Carolina.
So it's, it's really imp- you know, you can find an association, you can find connection, and you can find community with other like-minded homeschoolers.
Now, homeschoolers homeschool for lots of different reasons, and you can find others that are in line with your own values and your own interests.
Well, laws exist establish educational standards while recognizing parents' role in educating their children.
Understanding these laws protects families from unnecessary legal disputes and ensures children receive education that meets local requirements.
Compliance also builds credibility for the homeschooling community by demonstrating responsible educational practice.
Parents who understand the law are better prepared to answer questions from school officials or governments agencies, and legal knowledge empowers families to homeschool with confidence rather than uncertainty.
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