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Homeschooling: 'I think it gave me a better rounded education'

Tánaiste Micheal Martin has said that the Enoch Burke case highlights why children should be educated in schools and not in the home. Mr Burke’s mother, Martina, a qualified teacher, home-schooled all her 10 children. Micheal Martin said: “I’m not a great fan of homeschooling. I think children need to socialise” Does homeschooling your children lead to problems with socialisation? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

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12.50 20 Mar 2023


Homeschooling: 'I think it gave me a better rounded education'


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Tánaiste Micheal Martin has said that the Enoch Burke case highlights why children should be educated in schools and not in the home. Mr Burke’s mother, Martina, a qualified teacher, home-schooled all her 10 children.

Micheal Martin said: “I’m not a great fan of homeschooling. I think children need to socialise”

Does homeschooling your children lead to problems with socialisation? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…


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