Reasons we Homeschool

This is our seventh year homeschooling. Each year we reevaluate to be certain our focus is where it needs to be. We have our reasons written out - so that on the days that not a single worksheet or math equation gets done - we know we are still doing the very best for our children.

Reasons We Homeschool
1. So that our children's faith in God and relationship with Jesus Christ will be so strong that when the secular world tempts them, they will easily be able to resist.

2. So that God will be glorified through our family's actions.

3. So that our family relationships will be strong. When our children have questions about any topic, they will feel comfortable coming to their parents for answers.

4. So that our children can explore and excel in their God given talents and gifts.

5. So that each child may have an individualized curriculum that meets the needs of each personality.

6. So that reading and studying God's infallible Word will become a part of their daily routine.

That is my written list, but there are many more reasons that I love, that I simply don't write down.
The freedom and flexibility to change our schedule whenever we deem appropriate. Such as grandma's having surgery and we need to take care of her. A cousin who hasn't started school yet wants to come spend a few days with us. We want to go visit relatives, or just go on an extended weekend trip.
Whenever I get frustrated because we aren't following the lesson plans I have spent so much time writing out, or when a curriculum that I agonized over just isn't working, I look back on my list to remind myself of the real reasons we are doing this. Nowhere on my list is "to finish so many math problems", or "to get through such-and-such curriculum."
If we have spent zero minutes on math or grammar, but have strengthened our family bond, or explored my children's talents, and have glorified God in some way, then we are meeting our goals.

Thank You, God, for introducing me to homeschooling