Talk to a group of parents who have homeschooled their children and you’ll find those who LOVE it and those who HATE it. There won’t seem to be any grey area in between. It will be a black-and-white topic with which they will all agree ...
"Homeschooling is a commitment that isn’t for every parent"
... or is it?
Those who have tried homeschooling and HATE it realize the structure and time required to home educate is considerable; the process was overwhelming and caused stress, frustration, and feelings of isolation. Their child wasn’t eager to step outside-the-box to learn at home consequently it was a recipe for disaster and resignation.
Those who have tried homeschooling and LOVE it realize the structure and time required to home educate is considerable; the process was challenging but was met head-on with enthusiasm, determination, and a sense of community. Their child was willing to step outside-the-box to learn at home consequently it was a recipe for success and development.
The FACTS:
DO NOT consider homeschooling your child if you don't ...
- delight in the opportunity to spend time guiding your child through academic, social, and life lessons,
- feel energized when spending one-to-one time with your child, and
- enjoy discovering their strengths and struggles with the intent to use that knowledge to direct your child in the way they should go.
The TRUTH:
- Every parent is an educator.
- Every parent has strengths which makes them well suited to homeschooling their child.
- Every parent can successfully homeschool their child.
"The path to success may be uncomfortable at the start but,
when homeschooling is the best choice for the child,
the benefits are life-changing for everyone."
Have you ever considered homeschooling? Why or why not?
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