Last night I met with a small group of women who were either already homeschooling high school or contemplating it. For the first time in a long time I felt the blessing of support that I haven't had in a long time. I have been home schooling for many years now but in the last few years I felt very isolated. As the boys grew older I found that there were fewer families home schooling. Covering core subjects demands more of our time. Learning styles and academic goals seem to further separate us.
I never really felt that I fit in with the first homeschool group I joined. Despite claims that all styles of homeschoolers were welcome I never felt that our academic approach was encouraged. Politics came into play and pushed many people away. A smaller network of friends kept together but now it seems that we are drifting further apart. The physical limitations and allergies my sons struggle with seem to make group activities more difficult.
I finally feel like I have found a homeschooling community that will be steadfast with us as we continue our journey. I am so grateful for the support I have found.
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Showing posts with label support groups. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Refreshed and connected
Homeschooling isn't all sunshine and cool projects, we all have some days that are better than others. There are times when we all have doubts about homeschooling and begin to think must be crazy to be pursuing this journey. Seriously, I had a lot of doubts about homeschooling high school. Having a strong support system goes a long way.
Tonight I am feeling recharged and energized after attending a homeschool support meeting. Seventy one adults and 5 babes in arms. Learned something new and shared our successes and struggles together. I look forward to getting to know more people in the group. Over the last few months I have felt somewhat alone because there aren't that many people I know who are homeschooling highschool.
The boys' physical limitations add a whole other aspect to homeschooling that the majority do not deal with. Currently my youngest struggles to sit for more than 20 minutes due to hip and back pain. In the spring my oldest had fallen and injured his wrist. As a result he was unable to write or type. There is always a new challenge waiting around the corner.
Thankfully there is a network of caring folks sharing the journey with us. Thanks KWCHEA !
Tonight I am feeling recharged and energized after attending a homeschool support meeting. Seventy one adults and 5 babes in arms. Learned something new and shared our successes and struggles together. I look forward to getting to know more people in the group. Over the last few months I have felt somewhat alone because there aren't that many people I know who are homeschooling highschool.
The boys' physical limitations add a whole other aspect to homeschooling that the majority do not deal with. Currently my youngest struggles to sit for more than 20 minutes due to hip and back pain. In the spring my oldest had fallen and injured his wrist. As a result he was unable to write or type. There is always a new challenge waiting around the corner.
Thankfully there is a network of caring folks sharing the journey with us. Thanks KWCHEA !
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