Sorry, I don't know why I didn't see this earlier. My parents didn't homeschool, however they were on separate schedules. My Mom worked nights, my Dad worked days. So that's a possibility. Also, if you both "have" to go to work, you aren't living within your means. I have a friend who homeschools, and they rent out their basement so she can stay home and teach. Get a smaller house, crappy car (older cars don't have all those computers too!), don't have a boat, get rid of extras. You are living for stuff instead of your kids if you can't afford to live on one income. I know I know.. I'd love to say I "need" to have a big house (we need space!!), a new car (more reliable!), nice vacations ("our kids' experience!), nice furniture, cable TV, etc... however, the truth is we homeschool because our house is 1200 square feet, our decor is 15-20 years old, our cars are at least that old, we budget food, we don't go out to eat, and the most we spend on clothes is second hand.

The PARENT "watches" the kid while Dad is at work (or vice versa). Your job is your family. The best job in the world! If you live your life for money, you won't be able to raise your own kids. Then you will hand them over to someone else to raise for that time, in exchange for government money to spend on luxuries and "stuff". It's all what you are willing to exchange your time and your kids' well being for. I know it sounds harsh, however it all comes down to what's more important to you. Your kids, their minds, and your family... or money.

Yes, it boils down that far. If you prize money, you sacrifice the others. If you prize your family, you sacrifice money. You can't have it all, but personally I feel like I do!!