Indeed, it was somewhat similar ‘progressive' leanings in the public school system that caused me to seek out viable alternatives when my daughter and son were young.

The idea of teaching your child at home may now seem less unusual after a year of lockdowns due to covid, and the online education that ensued. But that ‘Zoom' form of teaching a class was not anything close to a success for most, as keeping students' attention virtually, became a nightmare for both teacher and parent.

If you're new to the world of homeschool, please know that the 2020 lockdown virtual classroom experiment is NOT true homeschooling, and really, is barely even comparable.

When I decided to homeschool my daughter and son, it was because I wanted to give them a head start on all the basic foundations they would need to grasp, especially reading.

After much research, I landed on a curriculum comprised of several different brands and methods, which worked for us. We kept things flexible, but with specific goals, knowing that there would be tests to determine the efficacy of our homeschooling.

Even after decades now, I can still remember the excitement of my daughter and son, when phonograms and phonics they'd learned suddenly came together and they realized they could read.

Priceless!

Of course there were good days and difficult or challenging days, but overall I'm so very glad I made that decision, along with my husband, to homeschool, even if it was for a limited time.

My friend and co-worker Cathy also chose to homeschool her son, Michael, and his learning turned out to be incredibly accelerated. So I asked her to weigh in with her thoughts on the subject.

Cathy, what were your reasons for homeschooling?

Dennis and I didn't care for the local school system, and we wanted better for our son, Michael.

How did you get started, and for how long did you homeschool?

I asked friends I knew who homeschooled, and did research about what resources were available. We started with "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons." Michael was reading at a second grade level in a couple of months. I always say, "My greatest accomplishment in life is teaching my son to read!" We homeschooled kindergarten through eighth grade and then Michael started at [the local community college] where he went to high school and college at the same time. He finished high school and had his Associates Degree in 3 ½ years.

So, would you say it was a successful experience?

Yes it was a very successful experience. There were good days and hard days but it was a bonding experience that I believe made us closer and stronger as a family. We could choose to spend all day on one subject or fit all the subjects into one day. We were involved with other homeschooling families as well. I would never choose to send a child to school.

What would you say to a parent considering homeschooling?

Do it. Ask for help. Find a homeschooling group you can get involved with. Don't stress, relax and enjoy the process. There are many resources today to help one get started. Enjoy every minute you have with your kids, time goes fast.

One of the most common complaints I hear from opponents of home education is about socialization. But there are so many ways that children can have exposure to other children and make friends, that the argument just doesn't hold up.

Children who are taught at home can be involved with a homeschool group of other kids; they can join clubs or sports teams; and many churches also have activities with their youth groups. (My daughter and son were both involved in sports for a time and had a blast at AWANA) (Screengrab image: via HSLDA.org)

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If you're considering homeschool education for your child, I encourage you to visit the Home School Legal Defense (HSLDA) website's information page: "7 Simple Steps to Start Homeschooling" 

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