I couldn’t agree more. Sometimes I wish I had been the type of parent to home school my kids. I lacked the ability or patience but I totally understand why people do it. They have the opportunity to provide real guidance on real life skills, in addition to their academic studies. It shifts the entire mindset around schooling from being something you ship your kids off to do, to an integrated process that is an overall lifestyle - daily projects and learning and practical applications of the curriculum.
Great post @jaynie. Part of me wants to go back and do it all again in the hopes that I can get it right the second time around. But my kids are turning out well in spite of all my errors and missteps as a parent, so I try not to beat myself up too much! 😆
I have often considered home schooling, but sadly I just don't think it is that widely accepted nor equipped for here in SA.
And no, don't beat yourself up. I know exactly what you mean though. Parenting does not come with a handbook and can be so enormously challenging at times.
Well said. The handbook is something we have to write as we go, I think, because the parenting choices we make need to match our own values and views of the world. My handbook included telling my kids I loved them every day and saying I was sorry if I lost my cool — two things I didn’t receive from my parents. If I was to teach a parenting class, I’d start there. 😊
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oh yes yes YESSS to that! Especially the apology part! I ALWAYS make a point of sitting down with Jude to apologise for losing it, but to also explain they "why". We have a wonderful relationship in that respect.