What to do....What to do.
I've been considering homeschooling and I keep going back and forth. I thought if I wrote out my reasonings and got some input from others, it might help guide my decision.
So..why do I want to homeschool?
- I have more control over what she is exposed with
- I can make sure she is learning on her level
- We don't have to base our vacation time on the school schedule
- we can take field trips whenever we want and have more of a hands-on learning approach
- I can integrate our beliefs and morals into the learning
- I can teach - which is what I've wanted to do
There may be more I just can't think of anymore right now
Why I don't want to do it:
- I loved school - every aspect of it and want my kids to have the same experience
- The structured social aspect is beneficial for them as they get older.
- It will be a different structure to my day to day routines
- It is a long-term committment
- If I were to enroll her in extra-curricular activities, there will always br a pretense set when others see she is homeschooled - do I want that for her?
How do you decide whats best for you and your family? Any thoughts?
