Homeschool, Are You Crazy?
I just finished having a great conversation with my friend Tonya who is starting to homeschool her kids. She kept saying things that piqued my interest in it once again. Several years ago I did a little reading on the subject and thought it would be impossible for me to pull off. It seems so daunting trying to take the education of your children completely on your own. But there is funding for it, and groups to join, and education counselors… maybe it wouldn’t be so hard. Everyone I talk to that has done it loves it, and it seems appealing to integrate chores, and music lessons, and road trips into your curriculum. I have been increasingly frustrated by the amount of time that school takes. They are there for 6 hours and then come home and spend all afternoon on homework, and there is barely time to do the basics like chores and a few extra activities such as scouts or dance. I may get this book that Tonya recommended, 100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum to see what the options are. This is supposed to be a great resource for finding the teaching strategies that best suit your goals. What are your thoughts?
I am SO incredibly interested – but wonder if I can pull it off because I am not a horribly organized type of person. Still, I love the idea of giving my chilren a very personalized education and giving them the chance to excel in whatever capacity they are interested in. The question is – could I adequately facilitate their needs? I do think Tonya is awesome.
When we lived in Canada I went to a homeschool convention. It was really neat. I was suprised by the amount of people that came. Tracy knows lots about homeschooling she did it for sometime. I know that there are lots of great tools for assisting. I considered it for awhile especially when we were living in Canada and all the families around me homeschooled their kids. I think anyone could make it work with enough resources and determination.
I feel the same about my kids being gone all day then home to homework and reading. The night flies by. I feel that sometimes we don’t have enough for fun family time.
I am so grateful that I love my kids teachers. I like the idea of homeschooling to keep us away from all the sickness that we continue to get.
Amy,
Fortunately I have a couple more years to think about this, but I TOO have been intrigued by this idea. Don’t get me wrong – I think public school has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, there is a lot wrong there too. I have a few friends that have done it or are currently doing it and from what I understand it really depends on the child. But, I am curious about the book. Maybe I’ll have to pick it up.
Mark liked being “home schooled”. 🙂
I have considered it several times, but I worried that I wouldn’t be able to do enough for my children to make sure they are learning at the same or higher level as the kids in the public schools. Maybe I need to check this book out and give it a read, and it will answer some of my questions….Thanks Amy!