Hi there! I am just curious how many people here choose to homeschool their children and why? I have a 6 and a 1 year old. I just pulled my child out of kindergarten to homeschool and think we are going to stick with it for the long haul. I have anxieties around it because my family chimes in stating how weird she will be, unsocialized, etc. I am VERY introverted myself, but will make sure to involve my children in social activities ( co ops, martial arts, sports if they so desire, home school get togethers, any other social activities I can find) . I really want to find more secular groups, as it seems the majority are religious around here.
I am lucky enough to be able to do this. I have my own business online, and have the time to homeschool. I will get them tutors in the future for subjects that I cant teach. My reasoning is that I just honestly am not a fan of school. I think it takes the spark out of kids, and preps them for a 9-5 lifestyle or a mindset of school school school, work work work. I understand the importance of both, but I feel like they can devote more time to life experiences and focusing on their interests and passions within their education and life in general, instead of being stuck in school all day. I would be lying if I didn't say another reason was not wanting a ton of bad influences, and I know it sounds ridiculous, I feel ridiculous even typing it out, but its a true concern. I do not want to , or plan on sheltering them, but public school...ugh. I know part of this is because I went to a not so great school myself, and had a not so great experience. I just want more for my kids.
I hope I do not offend anyone, this is just my own personal belief and I know many can and do achieve great things coming out of public school.
I went to a really crappy school, but I went to a good college, and decided to quit and find a way to make money from home, because I just did not want a boss or a schedule. I am reading through the books talked about here, and want to devote more time as well to earning more and having more freedom, and teaching this to my children as well.
So I am curious if others home school, and what your experience has been like. What are you reasonings? How do you socialize the kids? What benefits do you see from it? I want to do whats best for them. I feel like I could give them so much more and they could experience so much more by not being stuck in school all day.
Also for those with kids who do homeschool, how do you save money for their futures? Both of my girls have 529s incase their passions lead them to wanting to go down a further education route, and I figure even if they dont, the money will still be there, with possibly a little extra after taxes/fees.
Thanks for reading!!
I am lucky enough to be able to do this. I have my own business online, and have the time to homeschool. I will get them tutors in the future for subjects that I cant teach. My reasoning is that I just honestly am not a fan of school. I think it takes the spark out of kids, and preps them for a 9-5 lifestyle or a mindset of school school school, work work work. I understand the importance of both, but I feel like they can devote more time to life experiences and focusing on their interests and passions within their education and life in general, instead of being stuck in school all day. I would be lying if I didn't say another reason was not wanting a ton of bad influences, and I know it sounds ridiculous, I feel ridiculous even typing it out, but its a true concern. I do not want to , or plan on sheltering them, but public school...ugh. I know part of this is because I went to a not so great school myself, and had a not so great experience. I just want more for my kids.
I hope I do not offend anyone, this is just my own personal belief and I know many can and do achieve great things coming out of public school.
I went to a really crappy school, but I went to a good college, and decided to quit and find a way to make money from home, because I just did not want a boss or a schedule. I am reading through the books talked about here, and want to devote more time as well to earning more and having more freedom, and teaching this to my children as well.
So I am curious if others home school, and what your experience has been like. What are you reasonings? How do you socialize the kids? What benefits do you see from it? I want to do whats best for them. I feel like I could give them so much more and they could experience so much more by not being stuck in school all day.
Also for those with kids who do homeschool, how do you save money for their futures? Both of my girls have 529s incase their passions lead them to wanting to go down a further education route, and I figure even if they dont, the money will still be there, with possibly a little extra after taxes/fees.
Thanks for reading!!
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