I am due in a few weeks with my first born and my husband and I are planning to home-school...I am an artist and he is a chef but together we don't make much money. If I got a job, then the money I made would only cover the daycare and extra vehicle and expenses related to me commuting to work so working from home is my best bet. We have cut out all discretionary spending and although it is tough choosing not to partake in the things that we used to enjoy like going out to eat and taking trips and having new clothes and the latest gadgets, we feel it is worth the sacrifice so that we can be present for our child's growth and development. Thanks for this post, I am following you for more :)
It seems that you have chosen the best path considering the circumstances. I also think that home or alternative schooling are much better option. All the best with your new little family member! ;-)
And thank you for following!
Public school broke my spirit and it has taken a long time to get back to who I was when the indoctrination began. Thanks again :) Looking forward to more...
Same here. It destroyed my creativity and the remains of emotional stability that left from abusive parenting.
Well it seems you have channeled that into something beautiful, with your great advice and wisdom!
I do not consider myself nether particularly smart nor beautiful. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there is no completely smart person as such as we all always learn ;-:-) Thanks though
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Homeschooling is rad :) So long as you have the financial means to support it and are able to find a good support group. Actually, when I moved to Idaho, I started one because there wasn't one here that included the same kind of schooling we did. The money I used to make when I worked in corporate America was good but I always said that for me, I didn't have kids for other people to raise them. Good luck to you and your family :) Homeschooling is a positive and productive path for child raising. :)
I feel the same way...I have a couple friends unschooling and will seek out more :)