Why We Homeschool

Every family has their reasons as to what led them to homeschool, and honestly for us it wasn't just one reason and it wasn't what you probably think it was. Now, 15 years into homeschooling our reasons continue to grow and evolve. Even when we have really bad days or seasons of difficult homeschooling days our reasons WHY always supersede those challenges.

While we do not homeschool to 'school at home', we are continuously educating our children. It is a precious gift from the Lord, and we do not take it for granted. Homeschooling has always been apart of our lives and at this point I can't imagine what our lives will be like when our last child graduates. Thankfully, even if we don't have any more children, we're still looking at another 18 years of homeschooling, and for that, I am extremely grateful.

I will never profess to know it all when it comes to parenting, much less homeschooling. I do know without a shadow of a doubt that homeschooling is exactly how WE are supposed to educate our children. Yes, we have struggles along the way, and even days when I don't want to do it anymore, but the Lord always carries me through those 'dry' seasons. Holding on to the following reasons as to why we homeschool, always keeps me grounded and determined to finish the race God has set before me.

1. We don't want our children attending an establishment where God is not permitted
2. We believe the scriptures say that parents should train and teach their own children
3. We believe the scriptures say we should not be 'unevenly yoked' with non believers
4. We don't want our children taught false teachings such as in regards to science, history, and our government 
5. We don't want our children taught sex education without our consent
6. We don't vaccinate
7. Having our children at home allows for more flexibility in our schedule
8. Public and private school are both extremely expensive
9. We have several children with learning challenges and if they were in a traditional school environment we fear they would be forced to be on medication or neglected in their academic lessons
10. We also have one child with a depressed immune system and being in close proximity with other children who may be sick is not ideal
11. We don't want our children forced to learn things at someone else's pace just because they think it's whats supposed to done
12. We don't want our children in a bullying environment where there is little to no adult intervention

To be honest I could on and on about why we homeschool, because the reasons just keep growing as our world continues to spiral out of control with little to no morals or values.

Every parent has their reasons why they make certain choices regarding their children, especially as to where they will be educated. While I'm extremely passionate about homeschooling, I understand that each parent has to do what they feel is best. Our family's reasons to homeschool are unique to our family and may or may not resonate with other families. Thankfully God has given each family their own special journey to travel, there is no wrong our right way. For us it just so happens that homeschooling is the best choice for how we educate our children. 

With Love & Hope,

Jennifer