Making the Write Connections: homeschooling

Monday, April 9, 2012

A HOMESCHOOL HARVEST: A TO Z BLOGGING CHALLENGE

We are nearing the end of our homeschool journey. I began when our son and daughter were in 2nd grade, and now, they are in their 2nd year of high school. Two years left...unbelievable! It's gone by much too quickly.

But why did my husband and I make this choice? Was it because I was a teacher? No. Most home educators do not have a Teacher's certificate.

Was it because the school system in the area had poor ratings? Not at all...we have some of the finest teachers and schools in the area.

No, neither of the above. So why? Here are a few reasons to ponder, for those of you that are curious:

I am able to choose curriculum that speak to their learning style.
We can slow down, or speed up individual courses, according to their abilities.
We can take vacations when others are in school, so crowds can be avoided!
I have the privilege of not only teaching, but learning all over again. But this time, in a much more engaging environment.

We don't miss school because of snow days, or teachers strikes. (the kids might not be too thrilled with this!)

Our students know they are loved by their teacher and the teacher knows her students better than anyone on the planet.

Discipline is in our hands, where it should be, and we can see immediately where adjustments need to be made, or character building should take place.

No worries about school shootings, gangs, bullying and such.

Statistics show that home schoolers are much better educated and prepared for college than the average student. Universities seek out the home educated, since they are more motivated to learn. And surprisingly, they are more mature, because they spend the majority of their time with adults!

We can raise them with the morals and values that our family hold dear.