Dec. 4, 2007 - problems with Grandma
A few weeks ago my mother said I had to stop homeschooling, send my son to public school or she wouldn't talk to me anymore. That crisis blew over when we sat, with a mediator, and talked. Nothing was really resolved but now she comes in once a week and teaches reading with my son.
The other day she started worrying again saying he wasn't learning enough - after only three lessons. I tried to just listen. She has a lot of anxieties and later this week I told her to just let go and let God. I know that would help but I can't control other people. I know I've given it up to God.
It's just hard to try to fit into someone else's goals. I like how we homeschool. I like that we homeschool. I love being home with my school age son and my pre-school age son. I want to be a strong family and I know they will learn the "essentials".
How do other people deal with doubters?
Comments
Dec. 9, 2007 - Keep the faith!
Posted by Anonymous
I was just trolling, reading different blogs and came across yours. My heart feels for you because at one time I was new to homeschooling as well. And homeschooling was not something I had ever even dreamed I would do. But now into my second year with my two oldest children, I'm very happy. The children of course have made wonderful gains over the year. But the biggest gain I see is that I am now comfortable with what we do. I still have some days, especially when a comment is made by a family member or friend who does not homeschool. However, now I can grin and think to myself - oh what they are missing. You too will grow to that point! It does take time but keep the faith and know that you are doing the best for your children.
Dec. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by squeeli
Don't really know how to deal with that. We were shocked when all of our family supported our decision. We really expected doubters. My only advice would be to pray, pray, pray.
Jan. 3, 2008 - Abundant Blessings to you!
Posted by Eunice
My only answer at this rising hour is - TIME (coupled w/prayer of course). We have been homeschooling for at least 10 years and I can tell you that time is a wonderful thing.
When we first began homeschooling, probably on our second year, I sent out a letter to our families. It was a very nice letter that I wrote having accumulated aprox 2 years of insight on homeschooling as well as 2 years of comments. I addressed issues like socialization and statistics. I wanted to come from the angle of concerned grandparent, etc... .
Now many years later there's much proof in the pudding. May you be encouraged!
