I am not currently homeschooling, so I am asking this question for a friend.
My friend homeschools her two sons at home, ages 13 and 7.
She has taken the older boy to a group to share instruction duties with other mothers. They meet periodically, and her son receives instruction in history, math, computers, English and writing with different mothers who specialize in that subject matter.
My friend has been doing this for six years. She knows these mothers and they know her. She is comfortable with them. She trusts them.
Suddenly, a couple of weeks ago, a official came from the city and said that some complaints had been made as to an unlicensed home business being done at her address. Apparently, someone had seen many cars parked outside her home and children going in to her home. The official demanded to be allowed to enter and the owner of the home refused. The official said he would be back with a court ordered subpeona to allow him to enter. He was looking for evidence of business being conducted and $ exchanging hands. $ does pay for the books and materials, as $ would for Girl/Boy Scout activities and 4-H.
A home business would have to register and pay business taxes to the city; there would be a hearing held, and all of the neighbors would be notified and advised to attend. The area could be rezoned, which could affect property values.
That is where it is now.
This is in Los Angeles where illegal home businesses flourish; a friend of mine in Orange County has a neighbor who sells used cars from his home, and parks the cars up and down the street every day, even when the street is supposed to be swept. I have seen houses around here advertising for psychic readings and botanicals. I have a neighbor who has a garage sale every day. I have other neighbors who care for children for $ without a county permit.
Has anyone ever had this problem?
If so, what did you do?
My friend homeschools her two sons at home, ages 13 and 7.
She has taken the older boy to a group to share instruction duties with other mothers. They meet periodically, and her son receives instruction in history, math, computers, English and writing with different mothers who specialize in that subject matter.
My friend has been doing this for six years. She knows these mothers and they know her. She is comfortable with them. She trusts them.
Suddenly, a couple of weeks ago, a official came from the city and said that some complaints had been made as to an unlicensed home business being done at her address. Apparently, someone had seen many cars parked outside her home and children going in to her home. The official demanded to be allowed to enter and the owner of the home refused. The official said he would be back with a court ordered subpeona to allow him to enter. He was looking for evidence of business being conducted and $ exchanging hands. $ does pay for the books and materials, as $ would for Girl/Boy Scout activities and 4-H.
A home business would have to register and pay business taxes to the city; there would be a hearing held, and all of the neighbors would be notified and advised to attend. The area could be rezoned, which could affect property values.
That is where it is now.
This is in Los Angeles where illegal home businesses flourish; a friend of mine in Orange County has a neighbor who sells used cars from his home, and parks the cars up and down the street every day, even when the street is supposed to be swept. I have seen houses around here advertising for psychic readings and botanicals. I have a neighbor who has a garage sale every day. I have other neighbors who care for children for $ without a county permit.
Has anyone ever had this problem?
If so, what did you do?
: I'm sorry your friend is dealing with this.....
