The Power of Homeschooling by Amanda Bennett
Empowering, enlivening, energizing – all words that bring to mind a sense of power and energy – invigorating. The power of homeschooling is all of that and more for our generation as parents, the generations that we are teaching, and many yet to be born. I don’t know about you, but homeschooling gave this small-town girl the confidence to think independently, not follow the crowd, and to speak up. While learning to think and wonder and not conform to an ever-changing society, a funny thing happened along the trail of homeschooling – the children learned these lessons, too! From veterinary college to mock trial championships, our children have been empowered by homeschooling, right along with their parents.
Homeschooling and Education
by Jean Reed
I firmly believe we are changing the world, one homeschooled student at a time. With everyyoung adult who goes from homeschool tocollege, work, or other pursuits, we are
broadeningthe definition of “meaningful education” andchallenging the existing attitudes about the efficacy ofstandardized public schooling.
Book Excerpt: The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
by Linda Dobson
INTRODUCTION
Are your palms sweating? Are you shaking in your boots? Welcome to Your First Year of Homeschooling! And relax. Here it’s understood that you’re at least a little - or perhaps a lot - apprehensive about your ability to enjoy and succeed in homeschooling. Your apprehension puts you in good company. Although the number of homeschooling families continues to swell, I daresay only a small minority of families begins with certainty, and even fewer are completely confident of success. Like most folks new to the idea of teaching your own, you’re probably asking some form of the question: “Will homeschooling work for my family?”
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Ten Good Reasons to Homeschool
by Greg Sherman, Ph.D.
My three children and I were standing in line at the grocery store the other day, and a woman behind us started conversing with my thirteen year-old daughter Grace. At some point in the conversation, I overheard the woman ask Grace what grade she was in and what school she attended. Grace responded innocently that she was homeschooled, and that she wasn’t exactly sure what grade she would be in if she went to school. The woman looked over Grace’s shoulder and directly into my eyes. She wrinkled her brow and asked me, very casually, with perhaps a hint of skepticism, "So, why do you homeschool?"
