I have 2 gifted children. Is it possible to just find a tutor to manage their entire education? That is, rather than spend $27,500 x 2 on private school, just put that money towards a salary for a personal tutor.

There may be some complications, of certification, or home schooling regulations. But I have to believe they can be surmounted and may be no more problematic than other solutions.

It may not be easy to find the right person, but I would think this would be an interesting and desirable job for the right teacher. We’re talking about a 2:1 ratio here, which seems beneficial for student, teacher, and parent alike. I suppose though the teacher might also have to be gifted, particularly for higher grades, and need to span from literature to math to science.

I am okay with home schooling, but find it hard to wear both parent and teacher hat. And like home school, with tutor, we may need to go outside for socializing and for science labs.

Anyone else doing this, or think it could work?

Last edited by thx1138; 10/09/14 12:31 PM.