Why Homeschool?

The Basics
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Recently I posted here about what we do for school each day at home.  Once again, I feel I have put the cart before the horse.  Today I would like to share with you why we chose to homeschool our children.  First, and foremost, let me insert this disclaimer...I know that EVERY parent cannot homeschool their child(ren).  There are a number of reasons why a parent or parents would choose not to homeschool.  I feel that my having the option to homeschool is a blessing and a privilege.

Even as I write this, I know that some of you are thinking that teaching your own children would be akin to taking a trip to a certain HOT place everyday. As much as I LOVE teaching; there are days when I lack patience, or they lack the will to work.  On such days I try to have a stress ball (usually in the form of play dough 😉) handy to manipulate in order to keep me calm; or we put off for tomorrow what will cause a problem for the rest of their lives.  Meaning, it is more important that Mommy does not get frustrated and project that emotion onto my children. It is imperative that they don't associate my negative feelings in the moment with the act of learning and be mentally crippled forever.

So...

Why do I homeschool when education in America is free?

1.  I homeschool because, contrary to what  has been said, the best things in life often are NOT free.
     Many have commented negatively on the state of our public schools.  I live in a small town.  I truly believe that I could place my children in our one public school and they would do fine academically. Why? Because I am a very involved parent and I would make sure that they did their best.

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The table is set and ready for a days work on the Basics.

It is my opinion that the lack of parental involvement is one of the main reasons why our schools are failing our children, not the lack of teacher involvement.

2.  I homeschool because I am more concerned about my children's world view than ensuring that they have the ability to read, write, and pass tests well. It would be impossible, for legal reasons, for 99% of teachers today to impart the values and perspectives that I want to be a part of the person I desire my children to become.   Not only would the teachers not be able to contribute to the views I feel they need; but also, I would be fighting against the negative things and ideas they would pick up from their classmates as well.

3.  The last reason I will mention today is that I homeschool because no one in the world cares more about the success of my children than I do.  For the most part, I know their strengths and weaknesses.  I know their interests and disinterests. I know the vices they are prone to fall victim to.  I also know the society that we live in today, and as kindly as I can possibly say this, I will.

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1.) The enemy will use whatever he can to exploit our children.
2.) Racism and bigotry are still active in our classrooms today.
3.) Bullying is an issue that is alive and well. 
4.)Elitism and favoritism are also.

These are concerns that my children will not face as children at school.  

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I pray daily that God will give me wisdom to know what I need to focus on for them, and to help me give them the tools they will need to have success AND integrity in their lives ahead.  I don't think anyone else will seek the face of God more fervently about the future of our precious children than their parents do.  These are the reasons we are a homeschooling family.



(Coming soon...Tips and Tricks I use when Teaching Reading.)


Until Next Time,