So what is it like to be a homeschooling family?  After 13 years I can honestly say that it's been good, not just good, but one of the best decisions we have made as a family (accept for following Christ and serving Him).  Our family is far from perfect, but homeschooling has made us a better family unit.  We are closer to each other.  We do have bickering like all families, but I don't think it's that bad. 

One plus is during the teenage years.  It's really not been as bad as I heard it was.  I had always heard other people talking about how their teenager was driving them crazy and couldn't wait for them to leave.  Well, I didn't want that in my home.  I wanted to be able to enjoy my teens and have open communication with them.  And I can say that with my oldest daughter (18), this has been the case.  We did have some unpleasant times, but for the most part, it has been very good.  I have enjoyed those years so much and now as they come to an end, I'm sad to see her leave.  In two weeks we will be saying goodbye to her as she embarks on the new college journey.  This will be the first time anyone else has taught her.  I am confident that she will do a great job and be a student that the professors enjoy, just as I have.  I will definately be praying for her every time I think of her.  The new challenges won't be easy, but with God's help she will succeed.

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