Homeschool Encouragement
Here are just a few words for all the homeschooling parents out there who may be struggling a little bit, and wondering if it really is worth it. I homeschooled 4 children from kindergarten through high school graduation, and it was worth all the hard days, struggles, and sacrifices. I would gladly do it all over again.
One full-time income, only one car, no brand name clothes for the kids, and none had their own cell phone, but it was worth it. I had to work a part-time job at night here and there during the years, while still homeschooling, but it was still worth it. We never had a new car, and, in fact, 3 old cars were given to us at different times, but it was still worth it. We didn’t own a home during those years, but it was still worth it. One child had a learning disability and didn’t learn to read until she was 10 years old. We had to spend extra money on a special reading and spelling program for her, but it was still worth it. Yes, we were all home all the time, and got on each other’s nerves occasionally, but it was still worth it.
We accomplished many things through those 21 years of homeschooling, but the most important thing we did was finish. My children saw my husband and myself persevere and not give up on ourselves or them. They saw us stick with it through the hard times, and they learned to do the same. You see, your children aren’t learning the most important things from those school books. They are learning the most important things from you, their parents. They are watching. What are you teaching?
I do want to make it clear that I realize there are situations in life that would require some to change their children’s schooling situation. I would always do what you feel God is leading you to do. This article is for those who are struggling with the every day issues that can pile up sometimes and make you want to quit, and you just needed a little encouragement to keep going. I hope this helped.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not
~Just-a-Thought~ 