Boy does that patience issue come up often.  People often comment, "I could never homeschool my children.  I don't have the patience.  You must be such a patient person."  That is exactly why our homeschool is so successful.......I am an extremely patient, saintly person.  I tend to every duty with love and wisdom.   Ok, so anyone that knows me is busy picking themselves up off the floor right now due to an extreme fit of laughter.  But seriously, it is as if somehow that gets people off the hook.  "See, I could never do it because I am not patient so I don't have to worry about trying!"
No, I am not a naturally patient person...quite the opposite.  Here is the beauty of the whole picture.  Homeschooling develops patience in all of us (along with a host of other character traits!)  The truth is that as believers it is supposed to be about sanctification.  One of our main purposes in life is to become more like Messiah.  That is certainly something that we do not obtain in this life, but it is our goal.  If our lives are trouble free, we don't grow.  It is through the trials and tough moments that we are stretched and brought further along in our walk.
As I work to teach my children obedience, faith, kindness, thinking of others first and many other virtues, I see my own failings and weaknesses.  If through clenched teeth I explain about kindness and speaking with love, my actions aren't backing up my words.  It is very humbling to be dealing with a child, wondering where in the world this attitude came from, only to realize....IT'S FROM ME!
No, it isn't easy but we were never promised that it would be.  Yes, we must teach our children in all of these things but ultimately our behavior is what speaks the loudest.
I can't decide who learns more......