Homeschooling

Homeschooling has been a journey that I have had many doubts with. It is something that I desire to do, but it is also something that intimidates me. As any mama knows, the day their children go to school is a sad day, but it can also be a kind of happy day. This is because we get those several uninterrupted hours of time to get things done or relax...and maybe a little of both. So when I think about taking on that task of keeping all 7 children home and successfully get through a day of teaching while keeping my cool and not get frustrated at every small obstacle I have to wonder if I have it in me. The desire and need to have them home due to the various reasons behind homeschooling will ultimately win over the selfish desires to send them to public school. The world is a very different place today. Not so long ago when I was a child I did not fear for my life while in class. I did worry about being made fun of for that hand me down piece of clothing, or will I have someone to sit next to at lunch..That was the extent to it. I could not imagine being a child in today's world. Having drills for a mass shooters on top of the tornado and fire drills of my day. That is absurd to me. Children committing suicide because they are tortured on a daily basis. How do children come to a point that they believe it is better to take their own life or others? This danger is not my only reason. I'd be considering it without these issues. My lifestyle and beliefs are the main reason. I want to bring my children up in an accountable atmosphere. We live in a world where it is acceptable to make excuses for everything you do right or wrong. I want them to witness what is real versus the fake ways of their peers. Yes, I want them to be able to experience their peers and have an understanding on dealing with other people, but it will be on my own terms. They will see that treating people badly will cause an outcome that is less than desirable. They will learn what true friendship means. Many children are not true friends at this age. Having one true friend through childhood is a blessing. It is actually a blessing at any age. I want to encourage our belief in faith and life. Something that they will not be taught in school. They will actually try to brainwash them into the opposite of what I want to teach. Schools are required to teach things a certain way, whether or not its true or not does not matter. I will be able to teach the ABC's and 123's, and be able to incorporate our beliefs into it. I will be able to monitor behavior, friends, and social gatherings and teach a respect for self and community that is greatly lacking in today's culture.