I've seen many hard-working, faith-filled parents drop the baton and walk away from homeschooling because of discouragement, fear, and frustration. Most of them struggle with issues that stem from unrealistic expectations. It becomes a mental and spiritual battle to keep homeschooling. Even mature believers may begin to think that homeschooling is just too hard or the problems they are dealing with are somehow caused by homeschooling. They are lured into believing that if they just quit homeschooling, their problems would be solved.
Does your experience as a homeschooler bear this statement out? Or am I overexagerrating the struggle homeschooling can be?
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2 comments:
I sometimes wonder if I will be able to meet all of my children's academic, social, and even physical needs. But I never imagine that all our problems would be solved by sending them to school. I'll be interested to read what others have to say...
--Laura
Carrying the responsibility of my children's education is sometimes a huge burden. My eldest is only in gr 5 and sometimes I wonder how on earth will I make it. Getting tested by my child who knows which buttons to press also tests my limits. I have more than once seriously considered sending her back to school. My husband tries to be understanding and helpful but sometimes it just seems as if he pulls the rug from under my feet instead of helping. I do worry that when all is done they will not look back and regret being homeschooled.
I loved your piece on balance. I feel like a crazy woman running back and forth on the scale trying to "keep the balance" then realising I may be the cause of all the commotion and I need to sit down and let God take charge of the balance.
Thanks,
Jennifer
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