I love that my husband and I are a team in everything we do! For example, we were in my basement office yesterday working on billing and files for our business when our youngest came down for help with her Bible lesson. She crawled up in his lap and he went over it with her while I kept working. Then later she brought her math down and I checked it while he made phone calls. Homeschooling, esp while working, isn't easy, but is worth it, especially when you are in it together.
I completely agree that homeschooling will shine a spotlight on any familial issues. If anyone sees this happening, I urge them to set the academics aside and focus on curing the issues. You will thrive more in the long term if you face it.
Amen. We've been homeschooling our children since our oldest was in fourth grade. She's a senior now. There is no way I could do it without the full support of my husband, especially since the church isn't always very supportive.
That's definitely an important added element - it's a lot for the mom to bear scorn or skepticism from family or church family. She needs to know he's with her 100%.
We homeschool our kids using CC. I enjoy proof reading essays and helping with discipline. I obviously give less time than my wife, but I do contribute!
I love that my husband and I are a team in everything we do! For example, we were in my basement office yesterday working on billing and files for our business when our youngest came down for help with her Bible lesson. She crawled up in his lap and he went over it with her while I kept working. Then later she brought her math down and I checked it while he made phone calls. Homeschooling, esp while working, isn't easy, but is worth it, especially when you are in it together.
Very cool! A classic "productive household."
I completely agree that homeschooling will shine a spotlight on any familial issues. If anyone sees this happening, I urge them to set the academics aside and focus on curing the issues. You will thrive more in the long term if you face it.
Great advice
Amen. We've been homeschooling our children since our oldest was in fourth grade. She's a senior now. There is no way I could do it without the full support of my husband, especially since the church isn't always very supportive.
That's definitely an important added element - it's a lot for the mom to bear scorn or skepticism from family or church family. She needs to know he's with her 100%.
We homeschool our kids using CC. I enjoy proof reading essays and helping with discipline. I obviously give less time than my wife, but I do contribute!
It makes a difference!