Reasons to Homeschool

I don't have to worry about my son suddenly turning mean, like my friend says kids mysteriously do around school-age.

 

One word answer: FLEXIBILITY

Carol

 

If my boys suddenly decide butterflies are the most interesting things in the universe, then by golly we'll study the heck out of butterflies!

 

My kids don't have to sit at desks all day and be totally silent. They can take a book to the swing or under a tree. They can do math on the floor and learn to cook during the lunch hour.

 

I have a better chance of having a close relationship with my girls once they hit the teen years.

 

We can pray anytime we want to and I can teach morals.

 

We say the Pledge every day... "under God" and all.

 

Jammies on a school day! All day. Okay until right before Daddy comes home.
My 3 year is in the underwear only phase right now too

 

While others in sitting in the classroom looking out into the woods, we are in the woods going for a walk. ( I have started to outgrow my fear of walking in the woods here)

 

Family comes first not school

 

We can be anti-socialization... err... at least the PS kind of "socialization" that has no use in the real world.

 

just love being with the girls

 

teaching them what I think is best

 

taking a day to be with family when we need it the most

 

don't have to explain every time one of the children are sick and can't come to school

 

Are we married to the same man? LOL. I guess from his point of view I would hate it if I walked in the door and my family was still in jammies. lol. In fact, right now...it is 2pm and I am still in mine and my kids just changed. Of course, I do have a sick little one..think that will be a good excuse? That brings me to another reason to hs........


No worries about sick days...no calling off work...no panicing about day care or school....kids never behind due to sick days!

 

Kris...we answered at the same time with practically the same response! LOL....we are linked! LOL.

Ok..I have another....

Can schedule dr. appointments at any time of the day!

 

AvaRose, you have to be my sister...LOL


can sleep in if you want.. ( yea right tell dh)

 

I get to watch my children blossom.

 

What does this say about me: I took a shower this morning and put clean jammies on...lol. It's just too hot and I wanted to be comfortable.

And....

I get to make our school schedule around Eli's Circadian Rhythm, not around someone else's outdated ideas about when children "should" learn best.