Growing up my father was big on eating dinner together. When we did find time to do it, he always asked that classic question, "How was your day, today?" Our most popular responses were, "Same old, same old," "Boring," and "OK." This never satisfied my father and he would pry until my siblings ... View Post
Is school that Important?
A few weeks a ago, a sixteen year old was soliciting advice from several adults at the gym. He was courting the idea of dropping out of high school to chase his wild dream of becoming a UFC fighter and was asking us, " Is school that important?" Everyone he asked had the same sensible answer, ... View Post
Why I Homeschool
Why do I homeschool? If you asked me this last week, I could have given a hundred different reasons – none of which are actually true. I used to tell people that I homeschool because schools have low academic standards, safety concerns, insufficient curricula, sex-ed, bad influences, drugs, peer ... View Post
Homeschool Socialization: Is School the Best Model?
Homeschoolers are always looking for new outlets to "socialize" their children. In fact, I would say it is nearly universally accepted that children are best socialized at school and that homeschoolers are at a disadvantage. This is a central argument against homeschooling and one that many ... View Post
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