Homeschool is a great choice for parents to make for their children. It is a choice that will change your life forever. Will everyday be a good day? No! But, it is worth it in the end. We have seen two of my three children become successful in college and we are working on the last one now. Finishing up his academic training for the next level.
I am bewildered at some of the moms I encounter. They ask me how my kids became successful and what can they do to help their children do the same? I take my time to go into detail and share my story with them, thinking they appreciate all that I am saying. HA! Not so much. I have seen so many  people walk away from talking with me to do the opposite and/or ask someone else what they should do.They ask people who just started the journey themselves. They ask people whose children did not even go to college. I do not get it. When I was looking for the answer to how to help my kids to become successful in this home school journey I went to the moms who had children who went to college and they were doing well. But, most importantly I went to God. He helped me know what to do and which way to go.
When you start this journey you are so full of excitement and energy. You question each choice you make and you are afraid you are going to mess your children up. This is a good way to stay. What I mean is , If we accept the responsibility of our children's education and keep it as important as it should be, then we will always be looking for the best route. Not the easy way .but the best way. You see you are your children's teacher, counselor, principle and of course parent. Each day we must wake up and make the choice to go above and beyond for our family. Not because they deserve it,but because we love them and want each one of them to succeed.
Moms have such a demanding life.  Home school moms are always on the job. You can not take a day off or even half a day off. I take every opportunity to teach my kids a lesson or to help them see truth. That to me is the real perk of walking down this road. My children have seen how to deal with others, good and bad, they have experienced what life is really like. What I have seen is that children who don't learn how to deal with others while they are young, have a hard time when they reach adulthood.It is our job to help mold and shape these vessels to be everything God has intended them to be.
Another thing I have found that is a perk of home school is that you start to see exactly who you are. I don't think I ever took time to see me, until I slowed down and started on this journey. When you become real with yourself  and your family,growth in each one of you can take place. It is never easy or quick,it is a journey and will take you to great heights. I saw in me that I judged others quite harshly. I also realized I did not have to say anything, You do not have to respond to others. Even when you are right, let Him fight your battles. The one thing that really changed my life was no matter if I was justified or not, no matter if I was right or not, My family and my relationships are worth more than me winning in the situation. I want God to win, not me. THIS was a life changer for me.When I started allowing Him to win and not me,I saw change in me.I became more loving and kind to others. I actually started to see the other persons point. This has helped me in becoming a better leader.I awake each day and desire to have a pure heart and right spirit.
May each one of you lean on Christ and allow Him to guide you on this wonderful path.