We’ve all heard this statement. Read how Samantha at The Homeschool Classroom responds to this.
If you are a homeschooling mother and have been homeschooling for any length of time (more than a day perhaps) you have probably had a conversation similar to the one that I recently had again:
“What grade is your daughter in?”
“She’s in 7th grade now.”
“Where does she go to school?”
“Actually, I homeschool my children.”
“That’s great, wow! Oh, I could NEVER homeschool my kids. You must be so… insert word of choice – patient, organized, energetic“ (This statement is said with a mixture of wonder, amazement, and outright horror passing over the mother’s face).
Now, I never know what to say next. After being in this situation so many times, I still only manage to mumble weakly that I’m sure they would do a good job. Hopefully, the topic will then drop.
After these conversations, I have often wondered if I have some incredible combination of exceptional qualities that has enabled me to get up every day and teach my children at home for the past 7 years. I have decided, sadly, that I simply do not. I’m not nearly as organized as some moms. I’m not nearly as enthusiastic as some moms. And, I’m not nearly as patient as some moms. Having said that, I do think that to homeschool my children, I do need to be somewhat organized, enthusiastic, and patient. I also think that the best training ground for me to actually BECOME more organized, enthusiastic, and patient has been homeschooling my kids.
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