When we have children we have a big decision to make about our children. Which school to send them to, pubic or privete, but there is another idea. Homeschooling. This was a desision I made long ago for our family. Each family has to deside what is best for their family. I homeschooled our girls until highschool, then they went to our public school and did very well. I decided to homeschool my son all the way through. There are ups and downs to each choice, but for me, homeschooling was the best for my children. They learned so much respect for their parents, they saw what we did each day, and learned the thngs of the household and outdoors. Our schooling had all subjects, and we could do more , or take our time on something that they struggled with, not just pass it by. Many times our school was at the kitchen table, or tucked in my bed, outside under a tree, or at the park. We could take our school anywhere we wanted. Not all children learn at 7am in the morning, sometimes they learn better at night, you can learn about your child, and teach them the way they need to learn. Everyone doesnt learn in the same way. For us, our days took about 4 to 6 hours, sometimes less in the lower grades, but now in highschool it takes longer. It is great teaching your children and learning with them, your not just putting your childrens education in someone elses hands, you get to take part in your childs daily learning, and what they are learning. We taught from a christian perspective, and they learned values they would have not learned in school. They also took part in the local sports activities, and were involved in many things. Many people assume homeschooled children are sheltered from life, thats simply not true. It is a great blessing to teach your children how to read and write, teach them the constitution,and all our rights, how are country began, and the morals and values that are often left behind. Its awesome to see that light in your childrens eye when they get something, when they can do an algebra problem on their own. For our family it was the right desision, not all families would agree, but there are thousands that are moving to homeschool their children. I'm glad I had each day with my children to watch them grow and learn ........
