But regardless, I know that these same questions are those that many people have about homeschooling and all that goes with it. I have posted this on facebook as well so people can comment here anonymously.
My hope is to be able to talk about homeschooling in a very real way ... I was intrigued for years but never found a homeschooler that was willing to be open and address my questions, concerns, and even fears. Once we felt called to commit to this I realized how many misconceptions had already formed in my own mind!
I still have a lot to learn but I have found that the best way for me to learn anything is ask :) Here's hoping that your questions serve us both in that process! Blessings!
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Are your kids tested to make sure that they are where they are supposed to be? Is testing required and who monitors that?
Do you do religious exemption? If so why did you choose to do that and what the process for doing it.
How did you decide where to start with the older kids?
What is one thing you would do differently your first your of homeschooling now that you're a seasoned veteran?
Here is one for ya - only realy related to the schooling we did for each other though - WHY DO I HAVE TO LIVE SO STINKIN FAR AWAY??? This stinks. I am just kidding I already realy know the answer but it still stinks - love you guys and miss you more
What is the best way to teach your child to read?
I really enjoyed reading "Why we homeschool." It was a humble take on it. So often I feel like homeschool parents are very prideful about their decision to HS. My question is maybe more of a comment that perhaps you could respond to. I don't mean this to be a discouragement, but my observation is that the average highschooler in HS is no closer to God than the public schooler. In fact, I have noticed an apathy towards the Lord among these, and I know their parents are very upset about their children's worldliness. This is the number one reason that I am turned off to homeschooling. The public school'd kids who were raised by Christian parents seem to have so much more boldness for Christ and have had to chose God or the world in a practical sense, leaving little room for "lukewarm." I am open to being pursuaded. How would you respond to my concerns in this area? Thank you!
To the last question about the public vs. HS high schooler, I am another hs mom and I want to say that you are absolutely right. It is very possible that a hs could not be as bold for the Lord and a public schooler could be more bold. But, I think we need to base our decisions on what we know the Lord has called us to do. We must teach and train our children the way God has called us--there is no guarantee that they will be godly kids, they may struggle their entire lives, but that does not relieve us as parents from our responsibility. The rest is in God's hands and this is where we walk by faith and not by sight. As parents, we are accountable for our obedience to God and training our children--after that, we must have faith and pray.
Kim, can you tell what a typical day looks like for your family...do the girls work independently on some subjects? How did you teach creative writing? How do you keep your "principal" (*wink*) in the loop? Do your kids like the fact that they are HS or do they ever want to be in public/privte school? BTW...I think you are an amazing mommy...I really wish we lived closer so our families could hang out...you might learn to love the Chicago Bears! :)
Oooohhh, great idea! Maybe I'll do something similar within my circle of influences. If you need any "mistakes we've made along the way" I've got lots of input for you!!! But homeschooling has been such a blessing for our entire family! We believe that homeschooling is for every child, but not necessarily for every parent! If God calls you to it, He'll equip you. The rest is just details! Can't wait to read all of your great answers!
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