This past week the author from The Homeschool Diaries posted about being "Mom Enough" to homeschool. While I'm sure her intentions were good, I came away from the article feeling quite overwhelmed and honestly feeling like maybe I was not mom enough to homeschool my kids, which is just silliness! While some of her points might be valid, they are definitely not truths. While her homeschooling world might look like her questions, I have some criteria of my own that might better quantify if you are "mom enough" to homeschool your children.
Do you love your children unconditionally? To the point you want to give them the best you can offer? If yes, move to the next question.
Are you able to follow Harry Wong's teaching advice of "Steal, Steal, Steal!" There is NO NEED to stress about reinventing the wheel, someone has probably done it before. Google it, steal it and do it! If yes, move to the next question.
Are you looking forward to spending your days in jammies and sleeping in until your kids wake up on their own? If yes, move to the next question.
Are you looking forward to taking whatever field trips or family vacations you want because you are not confined to a school schedule? If yes, move to the next question.
Are you ready to enjoy the excitement in your childrens' eyes when they learn something new? If yes, move to the next question.
Homeschooling does not have to be stressful or complicated. If the day is not working out so well, stop. There is always tomorrow. There is no time minimum of completion. Do what you can when you can and enjoy it! Who says you have to do school when your toddler is screaming from the potty? Wait until they take a nap! Enjoy your children, God has given them to you as a blessing!
4 comments:
I agree with what you've said. I didn't like the way her post made it seem like you need to be some kind of super-mom to be "mom enough."
We have only been homeschooling (only one child) for one week. It is certainly challenging with two younger children at home (3 and 1 years old), but it is incredibly doable. I don't think that anyone has to be "mom enough" to homeschool. You have to love your children and trust your instincts to know what it best for them.
Ab. So. Lutely.
-Elina
I agree. There are sooooo many teachable moments throughout the day anyway. Our best days tend to be the relaxed, take it as it come days.
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