Reasons to Homeschool

Watching my dd health majorly improve when her "night owl" self was no longer forced to be up at 6 but could sleep till 9 and still "make it to school".

 

Watching the older ones teach the younger ones.

 

Starting school early so we can take a LOOOOOONG Christmas break.

 

Making our own schedule.

 

Laughing at neighbors who think we are in a cult.

Okay that isn't really a reason but after a while it becomes quite humerous.

 

Being there when they feel can't do it to encourage them they can.

 

Looking at their faces when the science experiments turns out right or wrong.

 

Telling them about Jesus anytime of the day.

 

Knoing they are safe with you and no one is hurting them at school.

 

A big hug when the work is done and it is snuggle time.

 

Hearing, "Mom, you are the best teacher in the world!" from your 5 yo.

 

Knowing your children are learning the true history of our country and world.

 

To give them high expectations and the confidence that they can do anything they set their minds to - teaching them that they don't have to settle for the 'norm' in life.

 

Giving them a spiritual heritage.

 

Hearing neighborhood kids say, "I wish I was homeschooled!" and seeing your children smile.

 

My main reason is that I know my children will go out into the world with all the knowledge needed to be successful at whatever they choose to do.

 

Because my kids can socialize with anyone, not just kids their own age!

 

YES! Hearing, "Mom, you're a great teacher!" from my 13 and 16 yo ds's!!!

 

Knowing that when our children are grown (if the Lord doesn't return before then) and it's just my dh and I, we won't sit on our front porch saying, "where did the time go?" We will know exactly where the time went and will have no regrets.

 

That's what I tell people: When my kids are out of the house, I won't have to say, "I wish I'd spent more time with my children!" Cuz I've spent about as much time with them as is possible----and I LOVE it! :love: