The debate rages over how to school your children. We all hope the choice we have made is the best for our children; whether we home school our children or send them to a public or private school. Sometimes we falsely believe that what we have chosen is the only path and exclude those that choose differently. We draw "a line in the sand" without even realizing it. This can make those that have gone a different route feel judged and inferior. But we are all Moms facing similar challenges regardless of how we educate our children.
My husband and I taught at a private school when our oldest daughter started school; so we sent her off to Kindergarten at the school where we taught. She had a wonderful teacher and loved school, but my sister had begun to home school and encouraged me to do the same. We were both young Mothers trying to do what was best for our children; so I began the journey as a "Home School" Mom. I truly enjoyed being with my children and teaching them. Although there were times I wished the yellow bus was picking my children up for the day!
It was an interesting journey filled with highs and lows. This journey continued for me until the year 2002 when my husband's cancer came back and we were faced with difficult choices. Ultimately I went to work and my husband schooled the children for one year at home; until we decided to put all of our children into Public School. We both came to the realization that where we schooled our children: home, private or public did not seem to positively or negatively impact them; but the level of our involvement had a major impact on their behavior. The more involved and supportive we were the more our children excelled and were content.
My encouragement to all the Moms out there struggling with this issue is: love and support your children and if they are struggling in an environment don't be afraid to change. There is no one size fits all in education. Everyone is different. As Moms we all face the same challenges; so reach out to each other regardless of how your children are educated. Education should not be a "line in the sand" that divides.
My encouragement to all the Moms out there struggling with this issue is: love and support your children and if they are struggling in an environment don't be afraid to change. There is no one size fits all in education. Everyone is different. As Moms we all face the same challenges; so reach out to each other regardless of how your children are educated. Education should not be a "line in the sand" that divides.
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