Many parents who are thinking about homeschooling wonder whether they have what it takes to homeschool their children. While you don't need all these qualities to be a successful home schooler here are some qualities to consider when making the decision to home school:
1. Do you love books on a wide variety of subjects? Can you get interested in a subject and find the information you need in a book?
2. Are you eager to learn and have a sense of wonder when you discover a new fact or concept? Can you take a walk and enjoy your surroundings? Can you look at the world around you and enjoy learning about what you see?
3. Are you flexible? Can you get interrupted without being totally annoyed? Can you change your plans for the day if needed?
4. Do you enjoy spending time with your children? Do you enjoy reading to them and learning about what they are interested in?
5. Are you determined to follow through when you set a goal? Can you focus on a goal and have the confidence to do what needs to be done to see the goal accomplished?
6. Are you willing to change what isn't working when you find that your original plan didn't turn out like you thought it would?
You know yourself and your children better than anyone. Homeschooling can feel like moving into uncharted waters, but then parenting can feel like that too. You know your children's interests and how they learn best. When you homeschool you have to trust your instinct to some extent too. If you feel that you are supposed to homeschool, then I encourage you to go for it. There are many support groups and fellow homeschoolers that can help you along the journey if you get stuck.
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