Just another, soon-to-be, new homeschool family. We are, on the one hand, thrilled at the opportunity to teach our son while simultaneously being, on the other hand, terrified. I tell myself that I have been brainwashed into thinking I am not capable of teaching our children and that it isn't true, but still I'm terrified. My husband will be the primary teacher, while I will be doing some curriculum planning and mostly cheerleading as I will be our family's main breadwinner moving forward. My husband has put in his notice and here we are- ready to learn and grow with our son and with the homeschool community.
I have been exactly where you are! We pulled DS out of school at the end of 4th grade for a laundry list of issues I had with how his education was "progressing". I too was the breadwinner, while my DH had his own shop and could make his own hours and was "the teacher". I was the "principal" and lesson planner and record keeper and test giver. I ended up teaching too when I got home, weekends, and holidays, and summers, any time I had time. Somehow it worked out. He decided to take his GED -- I wasn't done with him, but he felt done, so he decided. Therefore, he completed his high schooling a year earlier than the kids he'd been in school with, and went on with his life. He now has two beautiful boys, and we are schooling his older one, about to enter second grade in August. We have all felt the exhilaration and the terror and the thrill and the feeling of impending doom that you are feeling right now. IT WILL BE FINE! You will NOT mess up your kids!
Welcome! Most of us felt that way in the beginning! We started hs in 5th grade and plan to continue through graduation! We love it.
I have to agree. We all feel that way sometimes. I am in my second year of homeschooling and still have moments of panic! Am I really doing this??? Just take it one day at a time. We survived the fourth grade and now are working on the fifth grade!
Welcome! I am starting my fifth year of homeschooling this fall, and I definitely remember the exhilerated, yet slightly panicked feeling, lol! I agree that almost all of us felt that way in the beginning (and still have our moments at times). Sometimes, I have to take a deep breath and remind myself that everything will be fine. You and your husband know your son best, and that is something that public schools can't compete with.
Welcome! Once the public school registration date has come and gone, you will feel much more at ease.
Welcome! I'm sure that you and your husband will do a fine job of teaching your son at home. Have a great year!
