Homeschooling for beginners: 5 first steps

The Blaze ^ | January 15, 2024 | Helen Roy

[aspasia]

Not sure what “don’t worry about what your are doing” is meant to address. If you think you can do better at something with worrying, that’s one thing. But if you think you can do well at something without putting some real effort into finding solutions and excelling, then it’s bad advice.

[Tired of Taxes]

Worrying is nothing more than an emotional reaction. It doesn’t necessarily lead to the right “solutions.” Worrying is more likely to have a negative effect, especially when parents worry about things they shouldn’t worry about. Sometimes, the right “solution” is to relax and stop worrying so much.

[aspasia]

Sure. And after learning to relax it's time to get rid of lazy. Festina lente.

It's nuture, after all. Not nature. No such thing as a self-managed homeschooler.

[aspasia]

nurture

[Tired of Taxes]

Now, you seem to be confusing relaxed with lazy.

Yes, it’s about nurture. Parents can nurture their children well when they relax and stop worrying so much.

I make that statement as a parent who worried so much about “socialization” that I overscheduled everything (as I wrote in another post).

Now, I realize that worry was misplaced - and it led to the wrong “solution.” The better way to socialize children is by spending most of your time as a family together.

As for academics, students do well when they take control of their own education and learn on their own.

The parents still “manage” the education of their students, but the students are independent learners who don’t wait to be taught by someone else.

[Pining_4_TX]

I am convinced that any parent who cares will do a good job. If they feel they are unable to do some things, they will look for help and advice. I followed a rather laissez faire method of education, and all of my kids grew up to be confident, successful adults.

[LilFarmer]

Great thread.

I homeschooled my now adult boys - was a little intimidating at first but turned out to be one of the best decisions Hubby and I ever made for our children.

My oldest and his wife have already decided to homeschool and they don’t even have kids yet 😁

[aspasia]

all of my kids grew up to be confident, successful adults.

This warms the heart.

Mom and dad's motto around here is "there's no such thing as self-managed homeschooling."

I think many people have trouble with their finances, for example, because they expect there to be some automatic transmission or roomba to keep it all in order.

Thanks for your reply!