How do you homeschool your kids when you have a mountain pile of household chores waiting for you everyday? I have plans to start my 6 year old on homeschooling and am stressed by the fact that i may have to give up even before i start. There are so many things to attend to at home and it just seems to be a never ending day for me. Cooking, doing the laundry, washing the dishes, etc..etc..
How am i ever going to start homeschooling my child when there are so many things to attend to at home? I am beginning to feel that homeschooling may not be possible. However, i am convinced by many other homeschool mums about the many benefits of homeschooling...Any advice for me or experiences that you may have?
Wow. You're considering giving up on homeschooling just to get housework done? That's not how homeschooling moms think. We put our kids first rather than trying to be the superficial spick and span housekeeper which really doesn't benefit anybody but your own ego. I'm saying this, because it's true and you need to hear it.
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Self-realization by: Anonymous
I, too, have thought about home schooling. There are many benefits, however, there are also some setbacks. The main ones for myself, were, first the socialization aspect. School provides many social situations and life lessons that otherwise would me missed, including friendships. If I was to homeschool, I would have had to be a part of a group of many that could get together on a regular basis. Finally, and most important, was the fact that I am not a good teacher, I learn fast and have no patience for those who don't. I have tried to change this, but it is just part of me. Learning fast also seems to make it very hard for me to be able to teach, period. The other part of me not being a good teacher is that, even if I knew how to teach, I am a bad proscrastinator! That would certainly not do for my children to learn that from me!
So, the bottom line is, and I hope this helps, is that you really have to look inward and not to what all of the other mums say or do. It may be their cup of tea, but if it is not yours, don't beat yourself up about it. Being honest with yourself about what you can and can't do and what you want and don't want to do can only help your child in the long run. Trying to be something that you are not will only hurt them. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, but there is such a thing as a responsible parent. That is what I strive for. Good luck and I hope that you don't torture yourself over whatever decision that you make.
