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19th July 2017
03:54pm BST

"Parents and young people choose education outside of school for a variety of reasons, including bullying within school, needing more individual attention or simply feeling that it's an approach that is going to work for the whole family."
Home Education Network Ireland is the main peer-to-peer support group, providing a phone line, meet-ups around the country and a residential conference each year."From speaking with officials within Tusla, as well as from our own contact with parents, the incidence of teenagers leaving school due to anxiety and stress, particularly girls, is one area on the rise. We know that research from the 'Growing Up In Ireland' study, shows that 23% of 17 and 18 year old teenage girls report have self-harmed which is a huge cause for concern.Home education gives another option and a different environment in which to learn and some find that it is less stressful. It is not for everyone, but many find that even the knowledge that there is another option gives them comfort."
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