Can you believe it? Some parents actually believe that when they enroll their child in cyberschool their job is finished. I was appauled at the fact that one could think this way. When you opt to take your child out of the traditional classroom setting, you become responsible for that child's future. Not many parents are quite ready for that transition, yet they want their child to be homeschooled. Yes it is good to have options, however if you are not ready and willing to face the responsibilities that rest on you as a parent then you are not fit to mar your own child. That child needs to be in a disciplined setting. I feel annoyed when parents say 'o thats the teacher's responsibility.' So what is your role in the whole scenario. Even when children attend the traditional classroom setting the parents are responsible for ensuring that their child completes the required assignment each night. If they have opted to do cyberschool they should have the time and patience to supervise their child as they try to accomplish the various tasks online and or on the computer. Not think that 'o my child is smart, he can just look at the computer and know what to do.' No one is underestimating the capacity of your child however they are judging you and your mental health because you must be a little off to think that cyberschool does not require strict supervision.
So to all the parents who are thinking of cyberschool make sure you understand the awesome task that lies in your hand in supervising your child to ensure that they succeed.
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