We hear alot about freedom. The war in Iraq, the First Amendment, choice , etc. all have freedom in view. But have you ever thought of homeschool as an expression of freedom? There is much freedom mentally (academically) and socially within the homeschool world.
Academically the sky is the limit for the homeschool family. There are many curriculums available to choose from. Just look in this site's bookstore as a start. In addition to this there is the local library. My family uses the library on a regular basis. Then there is the internet with an endless supply of information. These are obvious resources but there are also support groups in most areas around the country as well as community events, classes, etc. All these give ways for the homeschool to express freedom.
Another way freedom is expressed academacally is in the flexibility of time. You can do the books in the morning and the activities in the afternoon or visa versa. You can take in that music lesson or team sport any time of the day they are provided. You are not locked into 6 hours every day. Monday can be different than Tuesday, no need to clone every day after any particular day or someone elses idea, just let life flow!
Socially your children have an advantage over institutionalized kids. As a base they have you, the parents and siblings. This is a great place to learn proper communication, values, and respect for self and others. At home children are less likely to become peer dependant and generational lines which divide parents from teenagers are eliminated.
With home as the base children can take their social experiences and apply them to all of life. They can take it with them as they visit the elderly and needy. They demonstrate their social skills on the sports field, ice arena, dojo, Church, and the list goes on.
In public and private schools there is more group interaction than one on one. In my view this developes inbalances in the social life of a person. Most people can be good leaders but they need quality one on one , day in day out experiences to attain to it. My chidren are living proof of this. All four of them are socially friendly and un-afraid. They communicate well with young and old alike and they did not inherit it from their parents by birth. I and my wife both are by nature shy, we had to relearn social skills after we grew up. What a distinct advantage our offspring have over us; they learned positive social skills growing up! Now they are experiencing great success in life. You can provide the same for your children.
Freedom, what a beautiful word! Homeschool what a great opportunity to pass freedom on to your children!
Keith Jones
Academically the sky is the limit for the homeschool family. There are many curriculums available to choose from. Just look in this site's bookstore as a start. In addition to this there is the local library. My family uses the library on a regular basis. Then there is the internet with an endless supply of information. These are obvious resources but there are also support groups in most areas around the country as well as community events, classes, etc. All these give ways for the homeschool to express freedom.
Another way freedom is expressed academacally is in the flexibility of time. You can do the books in the morning and the activities in the afternoon or visa versa. You can take in that music lesson or team sport any time of the day they are provided. You are not locked into 6 hours every day. Monday can be different than Tuesday, no need to clone every day after any particular day or someone elses idea, just let life flow!
Socially your children have an advantage over institutionalized kids. As a base they have you, the parents and siblings. This is a great place to learn proper communication, values, and respect for self and others. At home children are less likely to become peer dependant and generational lines which divide parents from teenagers are eliminated.
With home as the base children can take their social experiences and apply them to all of life. They can take it with them as they visit the elderly and needy. They demonstrate their social skills on the sports field, ice arena, dojo, Church, and the list goes on.
In public and private schools there is more group interaction than one on one. In my view this developes inbalances in the social life of a person. Most people can be good leaders but they need quality one on one , day in day out experiences to attain to it. My chidren are living proof of this. All four of them are socially friendly and un-afraid. They communicate well with young and old alike and they did not inherit it from their parents by birth. I and my wife both are by nature shy, we had to relearn social skills after we grew up. What a distinct advantage our offspring have over us; they learned positive social skills growing up! Now they are experiencing great success in life. You can provide the same for your children.
Freedom, what a beautiful word! Homeschool what a great opportunity to pass freedom on to your children!
Keith Jones
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