Mum homeschool's kids with 'lessons in life' including paying bills, DIY and cleaning to 'prepare them for the real world'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA mum is home-schooling her own children to give them 'lessons in life', by teaching them how to pay bills, do DIY, clean the house and cook their own meals in order to 'prepare them for the real world'.
Caroline Widdows, 46, was forced to start schooling her children, Toby, 13, and Daisy, 15, from home during the pandemic, but then decided to continue home educating when the schools reopened.
Caroline drew up a timetable of different lessons, including the core subjects such as English and maths, but she also pencilled in sessions on things she deemed important, like cooking meals, washing laundry and managing finances to prepare them for the real world. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. Daisy and Toby have learnt to clean, make their bed, use the washer machine and cook for themselves.
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