[usmom]

Reading how proud you are that your grandchildren are hs-ed just makes me want to cry. I wish I had that kind of support from my family. I have decided to hs my 6 and 7yo this year and my parents and in-laws are disgusted and ashamed of me. Every time we see them it's a comment about when am I going to put them in school where they belong, how unfair I am to make them miss out on school, etc... I am so confident and excited about my decision, but it gets really hard to keep up a brave face around the constant doubts and criticism. God bless you for being so proud and supportive of your family and their decisions.

[TontoKowalski]

Courage! I had a similar experience with my out-of-state mother when I casually told her over the phone that we'd be homeschooling our son. She couldn't believe it...why would we do such a thing...on and on.

When I respectfully, but firmly, told her that the decision on how to raise our son was not hers to make, she shut up. When she came to visit, and my then-three-year-old read to her, she became a BIG supporter of homeschooling.

It will get better. I promise.

[Constitution1st]

You just copy this article, and others like it, and show it to your parents/inlaws! That's what I did; my father still does not agree with it, but he will never get it! He's a diehard undereducated dimocrat.

You are doing the right thing, and we home educators support you and your husband in what you are doing! So does God! So, go forth, and know that you are doing the best and most right for your children.

Blessings on you and your family.