A decision

So I’ve decided to do something really weird and unconventional. Something most people wouldn't even consider, myself included till a while ago. It will take a lot of time, commitment and energy, is unpaid, and could end up being a big mistake. On the other hand it could also be the best decision I ever made. I’m going to homeschool.

Here are my reasons:
1. I’m in a fortunate position where I don’t HAVE to work outside the home which makes it possible in the first place.
2. I am the mother of my children and I get to choose what and how I educate them.
3. I don’t justify paying $15000+ a year to educate my children (what I’d have to pay for the school I’d choose if I had to). We could pay our mortgage off quicker, or take regular overseas trips – a great learning experience.
4. Honestly I can’t be bothered with school pickups and dropoffs.
5. Six hours is seriously a looong day for a 5 year old. Homeschooling can be as little as an hour a day, enough time to rest up for other important stuff like creative pursuits, reading, sports or generally being mum’s personal slave.
6. Secretly I presumptuously think I can do a better job than any school.
7. I want my children to be family-focussed rather than peer-focussed for as long as possible.
8. It’s possible to identify specific talents and learning styles in your child very early on.
9. There are plenty of resources and support groups out there. It doesn’t have to be done in isolation.
10. I’ll know who my children’s friends are and what they’re up to at any given time – VERY important.
11. I can do without multiple birthday parties every weekend.
12. I just like doing things differently.
13. I love a challenge.
14. I’m one of those over-protective parents.

If anyone can think of any reasons why homeschooling would be completely destructive to my children please let me know of them – there is still time for me to change my mind, however I probably won’t!