Things I've learned from homeschooling

- I can offer an education that is uniquely suited to each child, based on God's Word and His love through me
- I am not perfect, but get all day, every day, to fix my mistakes with my kids and to try again the next day, and the next...
- I will never have to say, "I regret not having enough time with my children."
- I am not worried about who is influencing my children without my knowledge
- I can reinforce positive behavior and work immediately, and nip the negatives in the bud quickly, helping them learn with lots less pain and a good deal more confidence
- I know they're not being neglected or ignored or lost in the shuffle
- they're learning our family's morals and goals and priorities, not a state's or government's
- they aren't capable of making mature decisions or influencing others positively all the time, and can grow in a safe environment in our home, and be given more freedom as they earn it
- we can choose activities, sports, and social outings that are best for their needs
- why would being surrounded by a group of kids your own age and general level be best when a family is who God places us in for life and the world is also full of varying ages and maturities?
- one-on-one education is amazing
- their teacher knows them better than anybody else
- we can accomplish all we need to each day, in half the time they'd spend in a typical school day
- I love spending time with my kids and I won't have them at home very long, so am going to make the most of the time I have!
- NO homework!
- I have a partner in educating them, who loves them unconditionally also
- I'm becoming a better person because the discipline and consistency they need must be reflected in me (ouch - this one is hard for my laid-back, tendency to be lazy, self!)