Dictionary.com describes sacrifice as “the surrender or destruction of something prized or desirable for the sake of something considered as having a higher or more pressing claim.”. Many homeschooling mothers sacrifice career aspirations in order to answer to the higher calling of homeschooling. I am not saying that homeschooling is a higher calling than a career by any means. I am saying that for homeschooling mothers, homeschooling has a greater pull on them than a career. When I started homeschooling I was running a mural painting service. I only worked about 20 hours a month, but brought home approximately $1000.00 … Continue reading →

The American Heritage Dictionary describes resilient as “Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune”. An example of a resilient person would be someone who functioned well in the midst of tragedy. Homeschoolers have to be resilient. When homeschooling is a part of one’s life, it is hard to ignore that fact that sometimes life gets in the way. Kids have to be taught that learning is a part of everyday life so that every opportunity to learn something is seized. Learning continues both in the midst of tragedy and in the midst of unadulterated fun. Today we … Continue reading →

The American Heritage Dictionary describes presumptuous as “going beyond the limits of courtesy or appropriateness”. An example of a presumptuous act would be for me to attempt to teach a reading adult to read. Homeschooling is a lot like being pregnant. It seems like everyone has an opinion about homeschooling your children and wants to share it with you. Whether they agree or disagree, many people are so presumptuous as to believe their input is not only valuable but also valued in their homeschool experience. They want to examine your program. They want to quiz your children. Your once isolated … Continue reading →