My youngest child has severe developmental and physical disabilities. She was granted a place at school that specialises in children with complex additional needs. I have seen my child thrive since starting school. She has come on leaps and bounds developmentally and communication wise. She loves her routine and the school bus. She loves the social aspect and the sensory activities. The school gives her so much from experiences, to education, confidence, medical support, therapy and security. There is no way I could provide such a varied experience at home. The routine and structure from the school experience is vital for my child. She misses that routine during the summer holidays. Being stuck at home every day would be detrimental for her and she would not be able to progress as much as she has. I know school can be difficult for some children and of course mainstream school cannot be compared on a like for like basis. But to dismiss school without really trying it is cheating her son out of something he may really enjoy and benefit from. He is quite likely delayed academically, socially and emotionally because of how she has isolated him. If he is genuinely neurodivergant than it's all the more important to get him inti the education system and access to extra support.
It's daft, but arguably it's one of the less dodgy reasons for homeschooling, given that it's often used for essentially religious indoctrination.
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