Home Education – The Road Less Travelled.
When we live out of what mainstream considers “normal”, we certainly have a more colourful and unique life.
This does NOT mean it’s wrong. It means it’s different, out of the box, probably forward thinking, or visionary, and not going along with the status quo.
There is no right or wrong with raising children, putting them through “the system”, or home educating methods. The big question is:
What would you like the outcome to be?
If you want strong bonds with your children, critical thinkers, independent, confident, creative, unique, and Emotionally Intelligent children who can thrive in life, then “the system” is maybe not your best option.
Home education is a huge responsibility where you get to have the largest input in your children’s development. It is the opportunity to give them the best preparation for life.
Home education has less to do with textbooks and curriculum, and way more to do with moulding their habits, perceptions, perspectives, and attitudes about life.
If we want to raise mature, Emotionally Intelligent adults, it means WE need to grow up. Children are designed to copy their parents in all ways. This means they take on our attitudes, habits, and all that we are.
We cannot teach children what we haven’t learned ourselves.
Homeschooling means growing WITH our children, becoming conscious of our own attitudes, thinking, feelings, emotions, and behaviour.
Ultimately, we are going to make mistakes and experience failures. That’s called the school of life! What IS important though, is who we are as a being.
The greatest question we can ask ourselves, is:
“Am I coming from a place of Love or fear?”
With Love, we can move mountains and conquer all.
With fear, we might just perpetuate the undesirable, and create that which we fear. We remain uncertain, stressed, overwhelmed, maybe confused, and THAT then becomes instilled in our children!
Bringing yourself back to Love, means you have Trust. It means you accept, wholeheartedly, the gift that was bestowed on you – that of being a mother, a parent.
The most important and most noble job there is, is to raise the next generation. Acknowledge yourself for the great work and effort you are making!
Criticism from the outside world?
Remember, those who don’t homeschool are not in your shoes. Allow them their opinions, perspectives, attitudes, and even judgement. It comes from ignorance. Be okay with it. It has nothing to do with you. It’s theirs.
Stand tall, believe in what you do, and know that you are capable. You’ve got this!
If you do feel overwhelmed, stressed, confused, or uncertain, join the Future Generations Tribe. We meet weekly online for a whole hour of support, sharing, valuable information, and practical tips & tools. I’d love to meet you!
