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What are valid reasons to homeschool?

Recently on a forum the question was raised, “What are valid reasons to homeschool?” This thread received quite a few answers from many homeschooling moms giving their own reasons for homeschooling. I know I had my reasons for homeschooling whether one could consider them valid or not I have no idea. Over the years I have heard many reasons to homeschool and here are a few that moms considered valid reasons listed below. Are these valid reasons to homeschool? Public school system is failing. Cannot afford private schooling and do not like the public schools. My child was bullied in … Continue reading →

The Carnival of Homeschooling puts you in great company

If from time to time you feel alone in your homeschooling endeavors, never fear, you are not… not by a longshot. As proof of this, I submit to you the Carnival of Homechooling. The Carnival of Homeschooling is a roving blog hosted by a different homeschooler each week. In each post, the host intruduces posts of blogs from homeschoolers all over the country, and possibly even all over the world. Today’s Carnival of homeschooling is quite special. It is the 158 week that carnival has been in existance. That makes today the three-year Anniversay. Yay. If you mosey on over … Continue reading →

The Hazards of Homeschooling through High School

Homeschool opponents like to point out that homeschoolers avoid talking about downsides of homeschooling. So I thought I would take this moment to mention that homeschooling through high school can be downright hazardous. This is not to say that you should not homeschool through high school, but to inform you that you should be ready and in fighting form. Hazard #1: Their crowd gets smaller every year. Each year as we gather at our homeschool classes or activities we find that the number of kids in our children’s age group has gotten smaller. There seems to be a gazillion teeny … Continue reading →

Invalid Reasons to Homeschool: A Rebuttal to a Public Educators Opinion

Our Education blogger here at families.com gave an assessment of what she feels are invalid reasons to homeschool. We all know the cliché of how the grass on the other side of the fence always looks greener. Well, in an educational setting, we often see our grass as greener than that on the other side. It takes a special pair of rose-colored glasses to educate children. So, while I agree with her in some aspects. Of course, as a homeschooler, I am looking at the grass from a different perspective. Fad/phase: I have written about this phenomenon before in The … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in West Virginia: The “Approval” Option

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. On first glance, West Virginia law reads something like this: In order to homeschool your child you need to ask for the … Continue reading →

Why I Lied to My Neighbor about Homeschooling

Yes, I lied to my neighbor about homeschooling. I got tired of every single conversation with her being about my kids’ socialization and education. I did it hoping that she would leave it alone, but I do not think she will. She did not seem like she believed me. The conversation started when I went outside to talk to my husband in the driveway as he cleaned the lawn. She was in the midst of telling him how to do our yard and was giving my husband gardening ideas for the spring. (Do you notice a trend here?). Anyway, she … Continue reading →

Meet a Families.com Blogger – Andrea Hermitt!

I’m a homeschooler, and I bop over to the homeschooling blog quite a bit. I find the encouragement I need to keep going from the fun and informative blogs there, and Andrea Hermitt is largely responsible for that wealth of knowledge. Andrea, thanks for taking the time to join me today! How long have you blogged for Families.com? I first began blogging for Families.com in December of 2006. In July 2007, I left to pursue other opportunities, but I could not keep my distance. I returned to Families.com about a week ago. I’m not surprised you couldn’t stay away – … Continue reading →

Voting for Homeschooling in the Presidential Elections

I am reluctantly writing this to address some questions recently posed to me about homeschooling and various candidates’ positions. My disclaimer is that I haven’t read every single piece of paper, every speech, nor have I reviewed every voting record out there. Which candidate do you think is most against homeschooling? Hillary Clinton, hands down is most opposed to homeschooling. She supports school choice, universal preschool and a slew of other legislation that could stand in direct opposition to homeschooling. On a side note, I have actually met her, and she feels strongly that homeschoolers should have more oversight at … Continue reading →

You Call That Homeschooling?

I took my kids to the grocery store in the middle of the day recently. It’s a trip I avoid in part because we can be no where inconspicuously and in part because I simply don’t have enough hands to hold each of the twins, plus the four year old, all while making sure that what’s in the cart is actually what we intended to purchase and not something one of my children decided would be a good purchase for us. There was no way around it though, my husband wouldn’t have been home until too late and I just … Continue reading →

The Homeschooling Blog Week in Review: September 10 to September 16

Do you have some reading to catch up on? (I have some writing to catch up on!) The home schooling blog saw quite a few articles this week and we also welcomed a new home schooling blogger: Michele Thorne. When you get a chance, make sure you offer her a warm welcome over here in home schooling. September 10 What Is Your Teaching Style? In a previous blog, I talked about why I feel it’s important for home schooling moms to make a point to learn what their teaching style is. In this article I cover the four basic types … Continue reading →