When I was first introduced to the idea of homeschooling, I truly thought it was the most ridiculous concept in the world.
It was so countercultural that I found myself struggling to wrap my head around it.
It was laughable, really.
Because how could I, a single individual, be an expert in all things and teach every grade level?
How could I possibly replicate the school environment and its many offerings at home?
I would be depriving my child of a proper education.
My children would miss out on all the fun group activities and events.
Homeschooling went against everything I knew and understood to be true about education and future success.
Homeschooling challenged my notion of what being a mom looked like too.
In my mind, I had always imagined the “school years” kind of going something like this…
A mom wakes up sleepyheads, dresses them, and shoves breakfast into little hands as they run out the door.
A mom drops her kids off at school (because it’s the loving thing to do), runs errands, does laundry, cleans house, grocery shops, and she might even squeeze in a little workout, if time allows.
A mom volunteers to help out in the classroom and accompanies her kids’ classes on field trips. She attends special assemblies and award ceremonies.
A mom shows up with birthday cupcakes and occasionally eats lunch with her offspring in the cafeteria.
A mom greets her youngins with after school cookies and milk. She listens to the highlights of their days. She helps them with their homework.
A mom prepares dinner, readies her charges for bed, and sets out clothing and backpacks for the following day.
This is what a mom is.
This is what a mom does.
My brain told me so. It must be true.
And truthfully, I sorta looked forward to this way of doing things.
Sure it’s grueling. But it’s also neat, tidy, predictable, and awfully appealing to a self-professed perfectionist like myself.
So, would I ever homeschool?
Gracious, NO!
I had only just been exposed to the cockamamie idea.
I would certainly never adopt it.
No way Jose!
















