10 in 10: Why I like Being Homeschooled
I was really excited about this topic. Initially.
Until we went to film.
I became quickly frustrated. And realized, my kids don’t know why we homeschool. Do yours?
Actually, do you know why you homeschool? Do you have a vision? A mission statement? A purpose?
I realized that instead of issuing threats like, “Do you want to get on that yellow bus?”
or . . .
- You would have to sit at your desk all day long. Don’t complain that you have to stop playing. You have played outside for two hours.
- Your teacher would yell at you. You can’t snuggle with a public school teacher.
- Lunch? You would have to wolf it down. Don’t complain that I cooked you a nice lunch. Yes, you have to eat your freshly steamed broccoli.
- You’re complaining because you have to get dressed? We are going to the zoo for the second time this month!
. . . . I should be reminding them of the privilege of learning together as a family. I should be telling them how much I love them. They should know why their dad and I are choosing to educate them at home.
So, I am kind of embarrassed to tell you my children’s 10 reasons for enjoying school in the comforts of their home. Some are sweet. But some reasons are simply because they have been issued threats (from me). Sadly.
I plan on defining our school this summer, so that we enter the Fall with a greater purpose.
10 Reasons Why My Kids Like Being Homeschooled
- Because Mom is our teacher.
- I like going to book club. I like spending time with other people.
- I only have 4 classmates instead of 30.
- The snacks are better.
- We would have to be quiet all day if we went to public school.
- We can go to school in our pajamas.
- We don’t have to wake up early like Daddy.
- We wouldn’t get to see Naomi or be her friend.
- Larger lunches that don’t have to fit in a bag.
- Instant science experiments.
Today’s post is my attempt to hang out with some pretty cool ladies over at iHomeschoolNetwork. But we are all linking up with Angie from Many Little Blessings. Follow the trail!
It is truly a privilege to homeschool…something we need to remember and take serious! It is only through the hard work and dedication of many families who hid their children and fought for the right in the courts to do so….we all need to remember that and not take it for granted! Thank you for this reminder – Love your list!
I just started a little HS planning last night and a mission statement is on my list of “to-dos”
I like that 2 of the 10 are about food 🙂
How sweet is #8?! Love it!
hello Jodi,
I’m have been reading a lot about homeschooling and i am facinated by the idea. I think as a kid I would have loved being homeschooled. My Father did try to teach me my native language during my SUmmer vacation and although it was not fun I do appreciate his efforts.
Now I have some basic questions, were you homeschooled too? You were fortunate to meet your husband when you were in high school. Do you think your kids are missing out on that chance of meeting their sweethearts by being home schooled? These are probably too trivial in the bigger picture but sometimes I do wonder…
Hello Jodi,
I have been reading a lot about homeschooling and I am facinated by the idea. I think as a kid I would have loved being homeschooled. My Father did try to teach me my native language during SUmmer vacation and although it was not fun I do appreciate his efforts.
Now I have some basic questions, were you homeschooled too? You were fortunate to meet your husband when you were in high school. Do you think your kids are missing out on that chance of meeting their sweethearts by being home schooled? These are probably too trivial in the bigger picture but sometimes I do wonder…
I was not homeschooled but was educated in the public school system. It was a good education but I was not actually trained to think. I think that with God all things are possible. I had a friend meet her husband in a country with only 7 known Christians after being stateside serving in a ministry with several male believers. Keep the questions coming.