-—.Most are ‘in denial’ because it is so scary and so expensive to face. But it is worth it.-—
People measure this decision in a worldly way, seeing only the cost of tuition or the loss of a second income. What does it profit a man to gain the world, but lose his soul? But there are countless earthly blessings to homeschooling as well.
How much would you pay for grounded, happy, conservative, religious children, who will be a blessing to you throughout their adult lives, as opposed to having troubled, unhappy, liberal, religious children?
Of course, I’m painting with a broad brush. There are exceptions. But my conclusion derives from observing 20, now adult, nieces and nephews of practicing Catholic parents, and from my general observation of government and homeschooled kids.
People cringe when I tell them I have teenage girls. But they couldn’t be easier to deal with or more fun to hang around with.
>>People cringe when I tell them I have teenage girls. But they couldn’t be easier to deal with or more fun to hang around with.<<
Phew, I thought it was just me.
We do things together, we do things apart but when we are together, it’s so much fun I’m amazed that others don’t enjoy their teens.