School Principal Quits Job To Homeschool Her 3 Kids On A 10-Acre Homestead: 'I Wanted To Raise Thinkers'
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School Principal Quits Job To Homeschool Her 3 Kids On A 10-Acre Homestead: 'I Wanted To Raise Thinkers'
... “I remember as an educator, wanting more control over how I was teaching curriculum,” she said. “But then I would have to have it approved by my admin—the school—the district—the state … and ultimately the answer was always NO. ...
... Meanwhile, the biggest misconception amongst people about homeschooling, according to Mandy, is that people think there is a lack of socialization. “This is so wrong,” she said. “How is sitting at a desk surrounded by 25-plus peers your exact same age, while your teacher tells you not to talk, socialization? We are out every day, having real-world experiences with all walks of life!”
Biggest regret of my life is not having homeschooled my kids.
Trails of America, sports teams, martial arts classes, enrichment classes, music/band/chorus, church, volunteer work, accompanying parents in their business and errands, and organized/semi organized home school family get-togethers for classes, projects, park days, swim meets, museum visits, etc.
Our kids are polite, well spoken, informed and complimented by observant adults everywhere we go. Other parents wish their kids were like ours but don't see the connection. The museum and library personnel do, though. They know we leave our areas cleaner and we're more polite and gracious, and that both kids and adults will be engaged and interested.