As soon as someone finds out we homeschool, the questions and comments that come out of their mouth are about as predictable as the sunrise. How long? Why? How? I could never do that. Curriculum? Forgive me if I don't answer those questions with jump out my chair excitement, but I've had the same conversation a million times. If per chance you do not homeschool, and you meet someone who does, dont feel the need to ask those questions in order to make polite conversation. Really. If you're not interested in homeschooling, it is okay to talk to us about other stuff. Homeschooling moms actually love to talk about anything non-school non-kid related, even if it is hard to do sometimes. Our brains spend so much time focused on kids and school, it can be hard to focus it on other things. However, I do love talking homeschool with people who are genuinely interested, especially if the other person has something to give to the conversation.
There are a million and two websites discussing all things homeschool. Seriously, I don't think it's humanly possible to read them all. The common thread you will see on all of them is that what works for one person/kid/parent won't necessarily be what works for another. I will share our stories, thoughts, and reasons here on this blog. Our whole story would be way too long for one post so it will be in bits and pieces as I find the time.
Here are some homeschooling books to get you started. The first few I picked up for free on March 3, 2013. The Milton Hershey book is because I want to take my kids to Hershey, PA. Wouldn't that be a fun history field trip!
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