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Considerations of Homeschooling

Deschooling

Deschooling is a process many homeschoolers go through in the transition from the
typical classroom setting to homeschooling. It is like taking a little break from “school”
to rest, decompress, and evaluate what schooling actually means. It is a time to learn
about homeschooling, decide what is important, and to question formerly held beliefs
about learning. It is a time to rediscover the love of learning. If homeschoolers come
home to a setting much like traditional school with tests, assigned learning, and lesson
plans, it is easy to burnout quickly. It is first important to figure out what type of
homeschooling works best for your family setting and what will work best to achieve it.

Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style

Different people have different styles of learning. This is true of children as well. A typical
school setting caters to only one style of learning in most instances. Some children
become labeled as unintelligent or slow learners when really their learning style simply
differs. This is by no fault of their own; it is how they were fearfully and wonderfully
made. For some people, learning styles are not too huge of a deal, but for some
people, it can be detrimental not to know. So, it can be very helpful to engage in
discovering your children’s unique style and approach to learning. There are three main
types that I have come across in my research: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

Financial Considerations

Okay, how do people pull it off financially? Many families believe they must have two
incomes to survive. With how we live in today’s world, it can be tricky, but it is possible to
decide what our needs are versus our wants and scale back a bit. It simply takes some
budgeting and consciousness when we buy things. Many families find that when they
really take a look at their budget, it may very well be possible to live without a second
income. Don’t make assumptions that it isn’t until you have really sat down to figure it
out.

Well, what if you really do legitimately need some extra cash? The beauty of
homeschooling is that it truly is flexible. Many times one spouse can still work part time
and homeschool. There also are legitimate opportunities to work from your home. You
just have to know where to look and get creative. Check out our resources section for
more info.

Homeschooling can be as expensive or inexpensive as you make it. Don’t fall into the
trap to have every latest gadget or learning device for homeschooling. There are
endless things you could buy for homeschooling and even conventions you can attend
to sell it to you. It can be fun, but you probably don’t actually need all of it. Children seem
to learn best from the world around them. They don’t need high priced things to learn.
The bottom line is that while a lot of families get stuck in the mindset that they
undoubtedly need both parents working a full time job to make ends meet; the reality is
that if priorities are rearranged, homeschooling can become within reach. It simply
takes the desire to make it happen. “When there’s a will, there’s a way!”

Homeschooling Isn’t Just for Mothers

Don’t be fooled! Homeschooling is just as much for dads and other family members as
it is for mom. In some families, the grandparents are the main homeschool overseers!
Siblings can help each other with learning tasks. Homeschooling tends to work best
when everyone in the household is in agreeance with homeschooling. Many fathers
take pride in helping or even being in charge of the process. Some fathers even stay at
home while the mother works. If someone in the household is not in support of
homeschooling, it is important to resolve this issue. Children may be resistant to
homeschooling at first, but usually come around. For some children, homeschooling
may be a nightmare. It is important to listen to your children’s concerns and weigh them
carefully with the benefits. Sometimes, one spouse will be very pro-homeschooling,
while the other spouse may be more resistant. It is important to discuss each person’s
feelings to come to a resolution. Homeschooling is not productive if it creates discord in
a marriage. If both partners agree, however, homeschooling has great potential to
strengthen marital and familial bonds. Even if it is a mother’s responsibility to stay
home and oversee homeschooling responsibilities, it is important to include a father in
some of the responsibilities. This helps neither parent get burnt out.

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