Since the crazy began in 2020, everyone is seeking answers and learning new things about their children and the schools they attended in the past. What should we do? Where should we send our kids to school this year? Are our children getting the education they need? Is homeschooling an option for us? These are only a few of the many questions' parents face. So what's the answer? As every family's situation is different, I'm not going to say, you do this, or you do that. I'm merely going to point out some benefits of homeschooling and debunk some non-truths to help you decide what's best for you and your family. Homeschooling your children is an act of love. However, if you’re not able to homeschool, that doesn’t make you a bad parent, so keep that in mind as you read. I’m addressing parents who already homeschool and ones that are undecided in hopes that it will encourage and answer some questions. If you've read my bio, you know that I was homeschooled and speak not only the experience as a teacher of my children but as a student. With that in mind, take a deep breath, and let's begin... #1 Choosing curriculum to fit your student's needs Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Growing up there were six of us siblings, all with different personalities. That meant we each had our own way of learning. It's with this statement that brings us to the first benefit of homeschooling. Homeschooling your children allows you to pick and choose different types of the curriculum to fit each child and how they learn. Your child will have less of a struggle if you're basing the curriculum around them specifically and will excel in their subjects. Of course, that doesn't mean they will enjoy each subject equally but, it does ensure they will be able to understand it and therefore learn in the best way! #2 Better Influences Not all friends are created equal. How would you like to influence the types of friends your children have? This is possible when you have more control over where they're at. In a public-school setting, kids are exposed to numerous situations and friends we as parents cringe at. However, if your child is at home, that worry is gone. With homeschool groups across the country, you can get together with like-minded people and or set up play dates with those friends you don't mind your child hanging around and learning from. #3 Addressing bad attitudes When a lousy attitude comes out in our children, we are there to address it. This is one of the biggest arguments I can make for why homeschooling your child is worth its weight in gold. No one likes to hang around rotten kids, not even parents. By having your child home, you can squash that bad attitude right away, making them a blessing, not a curse on society. When we can address character issues from an early age, we are setting them up to be successful, confidant, polite, well-behaved individuals that will bless their families, communities, workplace, and eventually their children. Attitude is everything in life, so help your child build a good one that will last. #4 Homeschooling gives you freedom Photo by Gotta Be Worth It on Pexels.com I've been all over the United States to include Alaska and parts of Canada, exploring and visiting family and friends. We took the classroom wherever we went. Homeschooling allowed us to do that as a family when I was younger, and now my husband and I take our children. They not only get to read about History, but they get to touch, feel, and smell it. Just recently, we went to Ireland for eight months and parts of Europe. Low on funds, don't worry. We didn't have a lot of money growing up either, but that still didn't stop my parents. Homeschool families welcomed us with their warm hospitality and friendship, and it didn't cost my parents a dime except in gas or the admission cost to a museum or park. #5 Freedom to worship who you want The freedom to start with prayer and have God in you...
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