Homeschooling Marketplace

Fall/Winter 2019/2020

2019-2020 Guide to Homeschool Friendly Colleges & Services Homeschooling Marketplace

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The Growth of Homeschooling · Understanding Homeschool Styles Supporting Each Other · Paying Allowance to Kids And MORE….. BE CHALLENGED. BE VALUED. BE TRANSFORMED. One of the things that appealed to me was the academic rigor “ of Union. I was looking for a Christian school that would push and challenge me. Union does that. Plus, coming from the personalized education of homeschooling was a really smooth transition. Union really does value each student.” LEAH BUSLER Public relations major Chandler, Arizona

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walshcollege.edu According to Kyle Greenwalt, associate profes- sor in the department of teacher education at Michigan State University, and author of Home/Schooling: Creating Schools that Work for Kids, Parents, and Teachers, the homeschooling landscape in the United States has changed since the 1980s. The movement emerged as an organized public movement, primarily led by evangelical Christians. As the number of homeschooling families has grown over the years, it has also diversified. Today, homeschoolers are as diverse as the population, and the growth is attributable to the plethora of choices for online instruction and the opportunity to participate in some public school classes and activities. Sociologists Philip Yang and Nihan Kayaadi assert that it’s impossible to assume anything about the religious beliefs, political affiliations, or financial status of homeschooling families anymore. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) provide further corroboration. In 2008, the NCES found that only 36 percent of the homeschooling families in their survey chose “the desire for religious or moral instruction” as their primary reason for their decision to homeschool. At the same time, other reasons, such as a concern about the school environment, were just as important to many homeschooling families. Why Expansion? Greenwalt contends the expansion of homeschooling has been driven, at least in part, by changes in the public school system. For example, changes in technology have brought about the rise of online charter schools, which utilize remote online instruction to serve students. In other words, students can now be educated in their homes at public expense. In some states, homeschoolers can attend school for part of the day, and take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in any range of subjects. AP courses are popular with many families because they allow students to earn college credit while still in high school. While some educators are critical about the increasing number of homeschoolers, others view it in a more positive light, says Greenwalt. Many educators believe that homeschooling can be more respon- sive to a child’s individual needs and interests while taking advantage of learning experiences that naturally arise at home and in the community. In 2008, the NCES found that only 36 percent of the homeschooling families in their survey chose “the desire for religious or moral instruction” as their primary reason for their decision to homeschool. At the same time, other reasons, such as a concern about the school environment, were just as important to many homeschool families. 4 In addition, homeschoolers in many states have access to public school interscholastic sports. That’s not all. They can, in addition, opt to take certain public school offerings. If you have questions on what the regulations are in your state, The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) publishes, “Laws Concerning Participation of Homeschool Students in Public School Activities.” (https://hslda.org/content/docs/nche/Issues/E/Equal_Access.pdf) But What About Socialization? If you’ve ever discussed homeschooling for more than three minutes, you’ve undoubtedly heard the “socialization” question. For whatever reason, people who haven’t seriously considered homeschooling seem to picture children in windowless rooms toiling away all day on an abacus. Academics have studied homeschooling for decades, and research shows that homeschooled children are generally significantly better “socialized” than their institutionally-schooled counterparts. According to the Pea- body Journal of Education, research has shown that parents of homeschoolers “provide their children with a variety of social opportunities outside the family.” As a result, “compared to children attending conventional schools … [homeschoolers] have higher quality friendships and better relationships with their parents and other adults.” (The Changing Face of Homeschoolers - Learning Liftoff. https://www. learningliftoff.com/the-changing-face-of-homeschoolers/) That’s not to say that homeschooling isn’t challenging; it doesn’t work for everyone. But if you think it’s a direction you’d like to take, you’re likely to find support groups in your area who will help navigate your path. HOME AWAY FROM HOME #1 ranked housing in KS

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When your child struggles to master academic concepts it leads to frustration for the student and the parents. This disconnect is concerning on many levels. The students often lack confidence when they are unable to make the needed connections to the material that they are learning. Students also have an inability to communicate their frustrations. Parents feel like they are unable to help their children to succeed. This situation generally will get progressively more and more serious if it is not addressed promptly. Many families find that having the student meet with a professional tutor helps to put their children back on track. Development of foundational academic skills - regardless of the subject - is critical at every stage of learning. Deficiencies in math or reading or organizational skills at an early stages of education, for example, will invariably lead to greater challenges in the academic process. It is important to learn and master these skills at the time they are first presented to the student. Unfortunately it is difficult for a child to know when they are skill deficient and it is also difficult for the parent to recognize and assess the appropriate levels of competency. This is why professional support, like tutoring, or a consultation with an educational professional is so important at all levels of your child’s education. A simple evaluation can determine areas of need and enable the tutor to make recommendations for remediation. Further, in reality, and often because they want to please us as parents, children are reluctant to communicate their struggles and their frustrations. An educational professional, like a tutor, can create a ’safe place’ for the student to candidly discuss their issues and how these issues are affecting their ability to learn and to succeed with their academics. More importantly, the tutor is capable of doing a proper evaluation of the student’s strengths and weaknesses. Fortunately, with the beginning of a new academic school year, there is a fresh start and this is the typically a great time to introduce new ideas, new concepts and tutoring to your homeschooler. The time with the tutor may be spent reinforcing areas in which they might need some help academically (math, reading, science, writing, etc) which will enable them to keep them moving forward academically and the time may also provide structure for

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U.S. News & World Report ranked Anderson University WHY HAS AU BEEN A GOOD FIT ANDERSON UNIVERSITY: WHAT as a “Top Tier” among Regional Universities in the FOR THEM AS HOMESCHOOLED South. An interview with Nancy Campbell ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE STUDENTS? HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES AS THEY Ranked by Institutional Research and Evaluation as Two of Nancy Campbell’s four children went The smaller size classes and caring faculty and staff a “Best Christian College” and AU’s been listed as to Anderson University after attending dual EVALUATE UNIVERSITIES? made the transition into college not just easy, but one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.” enrollment classes offered to high school joyful and exciting. Also, having been homeschooled PRAY. “You have not, because you ask not.” What students. Mrs. Campbell says her two other if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who The Princeton Review named AU one of the “Best in children also attended dual enrollment classes and participating (in) lots of different experiences the Southeast.” gives to all men generously, and without reproach, and found themselves well prepared for their we created just for them—a Civic Volunteer Association, English and Scottish country dancing and it will be given to him. (James 1:5). Stay engaged Apple Inc. has recognized Anderson University as college studies because of the foundation societies, as well as National Christian Forensics with your student, giving them encouragement an Apple Distinguished School three consecutive laid by AU. She has been instrumental in when they do well, observing as much as you can, times (2014, 2016 and 2018), a rare distinction for and Communications Association (NCFCA) speech Anderson University becoming the host site and debate and TeenPact programs, they were praying more! Ask observational questions in universities. This honor places AU in the forefront of for the National Christian Forensics and an encouraging way. Speak to them in a trusting educational institutions around the globe in the use used to leadership roles. Meg became president of Communications Association (NCFCA) speech manner, but ask pointed questions, in love. Go to the of mobile technology as a teaching and learning tool. the Student Government Association, started two and debate regional competition. organizations on campus, and was granted the school and get to know it well, if you possibly can. President’s Award. She is still thoroughly devoted to Volunteer. the school although she lives far away in Germany with her Air Force officer husband. She is pursuing a I would encourage parents of any college-bound graduate degree while working. Ian is in the honors student to take a good hard look at Anderson program and thoroughly loves it. He appreciates University. It is a wholesome, academically the academic rigor and Socratic interaction of those challenging atmosphere, with a good culture and classes particularly. Thanks to the foundation they community. Its graduates consistently do well, both got at Anderson University, my first three graduated in work and in life. with honors, and Ian is on track to do the same. I am Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs and activities. Please very, very thankful—to God be the glory! direct inquiries to Dr. L. Dianne King, Associate Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Student Success/Title IX Coordinator, Thrift Library Office 203, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29621, (864) 231-2026, [email protected] or to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education at 1-800- 421-3481 or [email protected]. WHAT ARE THE NAMES, YEARS AND WHAT, IF ANY, WERE YOUR CONCERNS MAJORS OF YOUR STUDENTS WHO FOR YOUR STUDENTS GOING OFF TO ATTEND(ED) ANDERSON UNIVERSITY? COLLEGE, AND HOW HAS AU BEEN FOR YOUR STUDENTS SOCIALLY AND My daughter, Meg, (Class of 2015) took classes her FOR YOUR STUDENTS SOCIALLY AND My daughter, Meg, (Class of 2015) took classes her EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY-WISE? junior and senior year (of high school): lab sciences EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY-WISE? and English, and she ended up majoring in English WHAT SPORTS/ACTIVITIES HAVE THEY literature and minoring in Spanish! My youngest GOTTEN INVOLVED WITH AT AU? son, Ian, (Class of 2020) is currently in the honors Of course, poor decisions, or falling through the program, majoring in psychology. program, majoring in psychology. cracks, were our biggest concerns. The fact that we could manage some of that at home or from home WHY HAS AU BEEN A GOOD FIT FOR when they took college classes in high school was EACH OF YOUR STUDENTS? helpful. I love the fact that AU knows its students. Zan’s and McBryde‘s experiences at (a different I loved that they could begin their college experiences I loved that they could begin their college experiences college) showed that they were just, for the most in an environment that is distinctly Christian. There in an environment that is distinctly Christian. There part, numbers on a grid. The size, structure and were plenty of opportunities for teaching moments. were plenty of opportunities for teaching moments. policies of Anderson University keep that from The reputation of Anderson University continued to The reputation of Anderson University continued to happening to a large degree. At the end of the day, grow as each one of them began their journey, and grow as each one of them began their journey, and we must just trust God to work his will in and through NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR AU that only added to their opportunities. our children.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Anderson University U.S. News & World Report ranked Anderson University WHY HAS AU BEEN A GOOD FIT ANDERSON UNIVERSITY: WHAT as a “Top Tier” among Regional Universities in the ANDERSON UNIVERSITY: WHAT An interview with Nancy Campbell FOR THEM AS HOMESCHOOLED ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE South. STUDENTS? Two of Nancy Campbell’s four children went HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES AS THEY Ranked by Institutional Research and Evaluation as Two of Nancy Campbell’s four children went to Anderson University after attending dual The smaller size classes and caring faculty and staff EVALUATE UNIVERSITIES? a “Best Christian College” and AU’s been listed as to Anderson University after attending dual EVALUATE UNIVERSITIES? enrollment classes offered to high school made the transition into college not just easy, but one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.” PRAY. “You have not, because you ask not.” What students. Mrs. Campbell says her two other joyful and exciting. Also, having been homeschooled The Princeton Review named AU one of the “Best in and participating (in) lots of different experiences if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who The Princeton Review named AU one of the “Best in children also attended dual enrollment classes and participating (in) lots of different experiences the Southeast.” we created just for them—a Civic Volunteer gives to all men generously, and without reproach, and found themselves well prepared for their we created just for them—a Civic Volunteer Association, English and Scottish country dancing and it will be given to him. (James 1:5). Stay engaged Apple Inc. has recognized Anderson University as college studies because of the foundation Association, English and Scottish country dancing college studies because of the foundation societies, as well as National Christian Forensics with your student, giving them encouragement an Apple Distinguished School three consecutive societies, as well as National Christian Forensics laid by AU. She has been instrumental in and Communications Association (NCFCA) speech when they do well, observing as much as you can, times (2014, 2016 and 2018), a rare distinction for and Communications Association (NCFCA) speech Anderson University becoming the host site and debate and TeenPact programs, they were praying more! Ask observational questions in universities. This honor places AU in the forefront of and debate and TeenPact programs, they were for the National Christian Forensics and used to leadership roles. Meg became president of an encouraging way. Speak to them in a trusting educational institutions around the globe in the use used to leadership roles. Meg became president of Communications Association (NCFCA) speech the Student Government Association, started two manner, but ask pointed questions, in love. Go to the of mobile technology as a teaching and learning tool. the Student Government Association, started two and debate regional competition. organizations on campus, and was granted the school and get to know it well, if you possibly can. President’s Award. She is still thoroughly devoted to Volunteer. the school although she lives far away in Germany with her Air Force officer husband. She is pursuing a I would encourage parents of any college-bound graduate degree while working. Ian is in the honors student to take a good hard look at Anderson program and thoroughly loves it. He appreciates University. It is a wholesome, academically the academic rigor and Socratic interaction of those challenging atmosphere, with a good culture and classes particularly. Thanks to the foundation they community. Its graduates consistently do well, both got at Anderson University, my first three graduated in work and in life. with honors, and Ian is on track to do the same. I am Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs and activities. Please very, very thankful—to God be the glory! direct inquiries to Dr. L. Dianne King, Associate Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Student Success/Title IX Coordinator, Thrift Library Office 203, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29621, (864) 231-2026, [email protected] or to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education at 1-800- 421-3481 or [email protected]. A COMMUNITY OF MISSION

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harding.edu • 501-279-4000 There are many different ways to homeschool, but this article will focus on the ten most commonly mentioned methods. It will provide a brief description, and from that framework, you can do the deep digging to see what method works best for you and your family. 1. Classical Classical refers to the Graeco-Roman world, which influenced culture from around the 7th century BC to the 5th What’s Your century AD. A classical education focuses Homeschooling Style? on three stages to provide a systematic, memorable framework to teach human knowledge. This is the “trivium.” [The “qua- drivium is the trivium plus theology.] Deciding how to homeschool is a big de- Teaching the Trivium is done primarily cision. Anyone who’s ever thought about through seven liberal arts: homeschooling is likely to have an opinion, • Grammar – rules governing clauses, but the most crucial consideration will be sentences, and so on. what works for you, your children, and your • Dialectic – a conversation between two family. Keep in mind, it’s not a “once and people aimed at finding truth through done” decision. You can change direc- argument. tions. You can blend two or three different • Rhetoric – the art of discourse aimed at styles. You can choose one method and persuasion. stick to it for all facets of your homes- • Arithmetic – a branch of math. Literally chooling. That’s the beauty (and perhaps means ‘number.’ part of the fear) of homeschooling: you • Geometry – another branch of math get to decide. looking at size, shape, space, and the People often ask which style is “best.” relative position of figures. Answering that question would be a • Music – an art form that concerns sound disservice because the answer is going to organized in time. be different for every family. Heck! It may • Cosmology – literally ‘the study of the not even be the same for every child in the world.’ family. You may find one style works best 2. Charlotte Mason when your children are young, and then The Charlotte Mason way of teaching you’ll want to switch gears when they get can be summed up with three words: older. atmosphere, discipline, life. Each area One factor to consider is the amount of makes up a third of a child’s learning. The structure you are comfortable with. Do atmosphere is the surroundings in which you want your homeschool to mirror a a child grows up; a child learns a lot from traditional school? Do you want to deter- the environment of the home. Discipline mine everything you do, or do you want to refers to good habits, especially as they leave some of the decision-making up to relate to a child’s character. Life refers to the kids? 11 living thoughts and ideas which make up 4. Waldorf/Steiner academics. With the Waldorf/Steiner method, the early childhood years (kindergarten In particular, the 10 hallmarks of a through age 7) focus on children actively Charlotte Mason education are: learning through imitation and creative • Teaching using living books experience. The process fosters a child’s • Gentle learning with education as a way imagination and sense of wonder through of life rather than as a curriculum stories, songs, imaginative play, interaction • Guided discovery with nature and involvement in everyday • Good habit training human activity. The learning area is a • Short Lessons warm, nurturing environment filled with • Nature Walks beautiful, natural play materials and • Growing the mind and nurturing the person outdoor spaces with animals and gardens • Narration to care for. The young child learns to cook, • Dictation paint, garden, sew, use tools, share and • Perfect copywork problem solve through play and structured 3. Montessori activities. Child-centered and valuing each child Waldorf/Steiner schools discourage as a unique individual sum up Montessori. screen time on iPads, laptops, phones, and With a focus on creativity and curiosity, computers, believing technology stifles students will value knowledge and seek it a child’s ability to learn in their formative out for themselves. A primary goal of the years, encourages sedentary living, and Montessori philosophy is self-regulation. often has content which inhibits a child’s The Montessori method views a child’s imagination. classroom as a preparatory environment 5. Unschooling life. The characteristics of Montessori Unschooling is a learning method or ho- education include: meschooling style based on the theories • Mixed-age classrooms and teachings of John Holt, which allows • Cooperation and collaboration among children freedom away from a specified students curriculum or a strict school schedule. • Hands-on learning • Active learning methods There is no unschooling curriculum be- • Teachers who model the behaviors and cause it’s a style of learning. It provides values that they want children to a unique opportunity to step away from emulate systems and methods and to develop • Teachers who see themselves as facilita- independent ideas out of actual experi- tors rather than instructors ences, where the child is truly in pursuit of • Respect for each child’s individual knowledge, not the other way around. learning style It is natural for children to read, write, play • Freedom of children to choose between with numbers, learn about society, find out learning activities about the past, think, wonder, and do all • Guidance on positive behavior and those things that society so often unsuc- conflict resolution cessfully attempts to force upon them in • Helping students make natural connec- the context of schooling. tions between traditional subjects such 6. Radical Unschooling as math, history, and language arts. 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Aeronautical University Rockville Center, NY 11571 Columbia, SC 29203 Dual Credit www.Molloy.edu www.ciu.edu 600 South Clyde Morris Blvd. Wells College Southern Wesleyan Daytona Beach, FL 32114 170 Main St. University www.dualenrollment.erau.edu Aurora, NY 13026 907 Wesleyan Drive www.wells.edu Central, SC 29630 www.swu.edu 15 Sandra Dodd emphasizes the complete • Combining subjects to help kids make rejection of any distinction between edu- connections. cational and non-educational activities by • Recognizing that education includes utilizing the term “radical unschooling.” In the mind and heart of a child. this method, unschooling is a non-coercive, 9. Multiple Intelligence cooperative practice, and seeks to pro- The theory of multiple intelligence views mote those values in all areas of life. Most each child as intelligent in their own way. radical unschoolers emphasize the inte- Individual potential is often determined gration of learning into the everyday life of by academic success, but it recognizes the family and the broader community. that academics are not the only way to 7. School at Home be successful. Traditional homeschooling is really as sim- If you judge a fish by how well it can ple as doing school-at-home, using similar climb a tree, it will spend its whole life methods to those used in public or private thinking it is stupid. Gardener’s ap- schools. Because this is the educational proach includes eight different types of model that parents are most familiar with, intelligence: many new homeschooling families begin • Verbal-linguistic (or Word Smart) their journey by purchasing textbooks, • Logical-mathematical (or Logic Smart) desks, wall posters, and other items that • Naturalistic (or Nature Smart) mimic the conventional school setting. • Interpersonal (or People Smart) Benefits of the school-at-home homes- • Intrapersonal (or Self Smart chooling style include: • Visual-spatial (or Picture Smart) • It gives new homeschooling families a • Bodily-kinesthetic (or Body Smart) touchpoint for where to begin • Musical-rhythmic (or Music Smart) • It provides structure and familiarity to students and parents Everyone is smart, and education should • It smooths the transition back to school not leave the child wondering if they’re for students who will only be homeschool- smart; instead, education should teach ing short-term children to explore the many ways they • Recordkeeping and assessments are are smart. straight-forward 10. Eclectic • It gives confidence to parents who Many homeschooling families will find wonder if they are doing “enough.” themselves combining several of the 8. Natural Learning homeschool methods mentioned above. The Natural Learning Approach is a com- Eclectics tend to gather what works mon-sense approach based on what we for them from multiple styles of homes- know about the ways children learn, com- chooling and leave behind what doesn’t bining ideas of Charlotte Mason, the com- fit with their family. Think of eclectic ho- mon sense methods of Dr. Ruth Beechick, meschooling as your DIY homeschooling and research on child development. style, picking and choosing from all the techniques to build a truly personalized The principles for a natural learning ap- homeschool. proach include: • Observing how children learn naturally. Flexibility is the most significant benefit • Applying those observations to teaching. to homeschooling, so give yourself per- • Teaching thinking skills in each subject, mission to change when necessary. not as a separate one. 16 Why is it important for your home educated child to have an international outlook?

As it becomes increasingly difficult to secure a place in a top university, Harry Hortyn, examines how your home educated child can stand out from the crowd. According to university admissions officers we speak to, the top universities are placing an increasingly high importance on their students having a global outlook. This shift has come from a realisation that having an outward looking student population will help a university maintain its status as a thriving learning environment – one where the brightest minds collaborate across the world and share ideas. What that means for the home educated child, is that simply having the right SAT score is no longer enough to secure a place. Deanna Ford, a Harvard graduate and member of their interview committee sees strong evidence of greater international awareness among students applying to the university. “You have to remember that, in the business world, taking a global view is second nature which is why these places look for global minded applicants.” International mobility It makes sense for young people, regardless of where they study, to develop wider views if they want a chance of getting into a top learning institution or even increase their chances of securing a great career at the end of it. Developing a broader cultural perspective is essential and Deanna believes that giving children the opportunity to do so is a must: “It’s usual for children to go to summer camps for up to six weeks, and my own children have attended international ones in the UK since they were 11. I think it prevents them from living in an American bubble. “They learn so much from mixing with children from Europe, India and Asia, and get to understand different perspectives and points of view that will serve them well in the future.” Worldwide collaboration Dr Saroj Velamakanni who is a guest lecturer at Cambridge University and sits on the university’s admissions interview panel for natural sciences and medicine believes the ability to collaborate with people from around the world is crucial for the next generation of innovators. “Students need to demonstrate cross cultural experience, and the potential to interact and work with different cultures in business.” Students with a global view have a great deal to contribute to their university and to wider society, Saroj believes. “We can’t only look to the West for innovative medical developments, for example – we have to look at Hong Kong, China and India if we want to be top of our game.” “I still remember one student who had spent time in a top Indian hospital before he applied. He spoke about developments there; how artificial intelligence was improving efficiency and how he envisaged we could use the same thing in the UK. It was the perfect marriage of ideas and aptitude.” Home educators should make sure they nurture their children’s international outlook throughout their studies. Saroj recommends encouraging children to explore opportunities to work and study overseas, or perhaps volunteer for a stint with an NGO. Looking for international internships is another option to broaden horizons outside of the States. “It is so important to develop a deep curiosity about new ideas and new experiences from within, but also outside of your home country,” says Saroj. To become a truly global student with the ability to make a contribution to society on a worldwide scale it is important that learning is a cross cultural experience. Harry Hortyn is co-founder of www.oxfordsummercourses.com 17 We’re a perfect ﬁt for home-schooled students

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Want to learn more? Visit us online at lynn.edu/homeschool. Or visit us in person and we’ll create a personalized campus experience for your student. Sign up today at lynn.edu/visit. +1 561-237-7900 | lynn.edu/visit iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy or parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431; via email at [email protected]; by phone at +1 561-237-7727 or to the U.S. Dept. of Education OCR. Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. © 2019 Lynn University Whether or not to give kids an allowance can be a polarizing topic.

At face value, the concept is relatively simple. A kid gets a certain amount of money at regular intervals: every week, every other week, or every month. Sometimes, kids are required to accomplish specific jobs in exchange for the allowance. The goals are usually to teach: teach them how to save money, to budget, and to learn the value of a dollar. According to a 2019 T. Rowe Price survey of 1,005 parents of children ages 8 through 14, more than half gave $10 or less per week to each child. While contemplating this story, I was taken back at least 17 years ago to a weathered seaside retreat -- a gulf-front home in the Florida Panhandle on Navarre Beach. A group of five adults and 15 children – ranging in age from three to 16 were celebrating spring break in a large, comfy beach house. Given that premise as a backdrop, I’m gob smacked that I was able to watch Dr. Phil while preparing dinner. His guest was Dr. John Whitcomb, an emergency room physician from Milwaukee, Wis., who had just published a book, “Capitate Your Kids: Give Your Kids a Financial Head Start.” Dr. Whitcomb based his program on the capitation method, a formula used in the healthcare field. Capitation is an arrangement whereby providers, such as physicians or nurse practitioners, are paid a set amount for each enrolled person assigned to them during a specified period, whether or not that person requires a tiny bit of care, a weekly visit, or requires no attention at all. Dr. John Whitcomb designed a six-step program inspired by that system for helping kids manage money.

20 First, kids are given control of the money parents would normally spend on them. Families design and sign a contract detailing mutual responsibilities, and parents agree not to interfere with their children’s financial choices. (Eek!) By doing this, “capitated” teenagers can learn through real-life experience utilizing Dr. Whitcomb’s six-part system. Dr. Whitcomb focused on building positive spending habits instead of focusing on “what you’re doing wrong” or calling it “fiscal responsibility.” He offered a step by step method that seemed easy enough to follow. When it was introduced, and for the next 14 years, it sold under the title, “Capitate Your Kids: Give Your Kids a Financial Head Start.” In 2016, Dr. Whitcomb updated the book and retitled it, “The Sink or Swim Money Program: A 6-Step Plan for Teaching Your Teens Financial Responsibility.” In the step-by-step guide, Dr. Whitcomb takes the struggle out of teaching children fiscal responsibility, introducing positive spending habits that will last a lifetime. Picture this, parents: trips to the grocery store with the kids that don’t end with overpriced junk food or sulking in the backseat. Or this: Shopping for back-to-school clothes without enduring hours of your child begging for the trendiest, most expensive sneakers. Thanks to Dr. Whitcomb’s 6-step program, this vision could come to life for you, and best of all, the habits instilled in your children give them the skills they’ll need to face a scary world full of financial pitfalls as adults. The first step is letting go. It may seem terrifying, but your kids learn more with the power of non-essential spending in their hands. With the freedom to spend as they please and make their own mistakes, spending money doesn’t become an argument, but an essential YOURlesson FUTURE in priorities. But STARTSyou’re TODAY not giving them carte blanche to spend a pocket full of cash. Whether for school, clothes, or hobbies, teens and parents sign a contract detailing the limits HOMESCHOOLof theirGRADES spending 70+that ONLINE work FRIENDLYfor each9-12 of them. COURSES From simple choices, like APPLY NOWwhen to begin teaching your dualenrollment.erau.educhildren about spending,

21 calculating their spending budget, and finding out a plan that works best, all the way to LIVE the milestones of adulthood – opening their first checking account, saving for college, and getting their first car, Dr. YOUR Whitcomb’s application of the capitation method prepares parents for every step of their STORY child’s financial journey. Written with moments of humor, it’s a pragmatic guide for parents and teens that given them ONE OF THE NATION’S options and works for teens and “MOST TRANSFORMATIVE parents from all walks of life. COLLEGES.” The Sink or Swim Money Program: From MONEY® Magazine, August 2018 © 2018 Time Inc. Used under license. MONEY and TIME Inc. are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Molloy College. A 6-Step Plan for Teaching Your Teens Financial Responsibility” VISIT WWW.MOLLOY.EDU FOR UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE DATES provides essential fiscal lessons that can’t be taught in school and molloy.edu | #MolloyCollege | 1-888-4-MOLLOY teaches positive habits that will last a lifetime. The step by step program explains: • How to calculate an initial budget • When to start teaching children about money • How many times to expect a child to lose his ATM card in the first year (hint: at least three times) I adapted a version of it for my kids, and while it seems daunting at first, it gets more natural, and the benefits last forever.

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