tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post8674346362655887494..comments2023-10-23T04:09:24.783-05:00Comments on Homesteading Quest : Confession Time- HomeschoolingRachel Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349620560633134247noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-68114193902104851642013-04-01T09:09:28.157-05:002013-04-01T09:09:28.157-05:00Please don't beat yourself up! The money for ...Please don't beat yourself up! The money for student loans wasn't wasted, for one. It's enabled your husband to have work and it has given you a back up plan (2 degrees!) to fall back on if something tragic happened and he could no longer work. Too many women are so focused on being moms and homemakers that they don't see the importance of having a backup plan for themselves & their kids if the worst happens. And it sounds like you are otherwise living within your means (no cable, for example) which is also smart.<br /><br />I work in an urban public school district that is NOT a good public school system. Part of this is because too mnany parents forget that they need to supplement what the teacher does in class. So, like other commenters have said, look for ways to teach your kids outside of school. Any event can provide learning opportunities so don't let the inability to homeschool 100% hold you back from being a key part of your children's education!Jill of all Tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457731170900293409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-78631777859192786582013-03-27T21:36:13.040-05:002013-03-27T21:36:13.040-05:00I'm sorry to hear this. We have been homeschoo...I'm sorry to hear this. We have been homeschooling for 3 years and I direct a Classical Conversations community. It's a paying job and they are growing the program around the country. It wasn't hard to start a group and I'm patio ate about the program so it's not difficult to run. The money s not a whole lot but there are opportunities. Several of my moms in my community also work and homeschool. They homeschool in the evenings and weekends and have family help with kids during work hours. We use Classical and Charlotte Mason methods. sew grownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818822114896374706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-5376594939430263082013-03-25T14:33:04.775-05:002013-03-25T14:33:04.775-05:00Thank you. I have puchased some curriculum and we ...Thank you. I have puchased some curriculum and we do some thigns in the evenings and weekends. Right now we are learning about Pilgimas/ Puritans/ Colonial Days. They love it and don't get much if any history in school while in K and 1st grade. Rachel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349620560633134247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-28832924841596293982013-03-25T14:17:44.164-05:002013-03-25T14:17:44.164-05:00I am planning on sending my son to publis school a...I am planning on sending my son to publis school and doing the home school stuff in the morning before school and at night before dinner. They also have a half day on Mondays so I thought it would be our field trip days. I think that you could probably cover all the topics you want to do over the weekends too. I am sure that your children will get everything that they need because you seem to set on giving it to them :) That is the most important part!!NOVA Frugal Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298382094101689880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-67825837371241557142013-03-25T12:13:47.131-05:002013-03-25T12:13:47.131-05:00Thanks Rachel!Thanks Rachel!Rachel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349620560633134247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-21152361161704863592013-03-25T12:07:11.243-05:002013-03-25T12:07:11.243-05:00We have talked about my husband staying home and m...We have talked about my husband staying home and me working. He is willing to do it for sure, but I just really feel a desire that I should be the one schooling our children. I don't think he would find it as fulfilling as I would either... Thank so much for the encouragement, I really appreciate it and hope to figure out something soon. I have also thought about working part time, or maybe part time from home even. We would need to payoff our student loans first, but I think that may be a viable option. Rachel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349620560633134247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-34365861002489848062013-03-25T11:48:50.486-05:002013-03-25T11:48:50.486-05:00I feel for ya. We are blessed to be able to homes...I feel for ya. We are blessed to be able to homeschool (actually unschool) our special needs child. I work at night and my husband works full-time during the day. <br />Is there any way you could refinance or work from home? If you make more, maybe hubby could work from home. Maybe you could network with local homeschoolers to see how they do it or ask for suggestions.<br />Homeschooling is such a blessing and you will not regret making the choice, I can assure you.<br />Hoping you find clarity and peace...daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512868575052222329.post-78050823340564392912013-03-25T10:13:16.187-05:002013-03-25T10:13:16.187-05:00My heart is with you. I can't imagine how dif...My heart is with you. I can't imagine how difficult it is. I am assuming your children attend the public school right now. You know, the wonderful thing about homeschooling is the fact you can do it any time of day! It's freedom from the normal school schedule. Kids who are young, really don't need to much book learning. I would look at your options as to where they are while you work. Have them do the easier stuff and when you get home from work, you can do the things that might take a little more help. You would be amazed to know how little they really do need you in some subjects. <br /><br />In any case, you can find support and I do hope you get the answers you are looking for. Rachel E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06029197864979891111noreply@blogger.com