Misconceptions About Homeschooling

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Often, when people hear the word “homeschoolers”, they think of awkward children who don’t know how to connect with the real world. What many people don’t realize is that not all homeschoolers are the same. Here’s a glimpse at why—and some misconceptions that need to be busted.

Homeschooling is an educational choice.

Many people believe that homeschooling is only about religious beliefs, but in truth, homeschooling is an educational choice.

In many cases, people see homeschooling as an opportunity to give their children a more personalized and effective learning environment. Public school teachers try their best, but even they will tell you that teachers must teach to the median student. Many parents choose homeschooling because they want a specialized learning environment for their children.

I teach my children at the kitchen table because I think they’re getting a great education. There is a 3-1 student to teacher ratio. And yes, I can follow my religious beliefs, too. I can choose to teach the Bible alongside teaching math, reading, and science.

Homeschooling is a lifestyle choice.

Each homeschooler makes a lifestyle choice, too. Some homeschooling parents “shelter” their children from popular movies, media, and music. Others choose not to. Each home is different—there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the homeschooling home.

Misconceptions about Homeschoolers

1.Homeschoolers Don’t Leave the House

Isolation varies among homeschoolers. Most homeschoolers are not stuck in their house all day. My children have been involved in choir, music and traveling sports teams. We traveled around the US and overseas. We take our kids to the movies. We volunteer to help people in need.

2. Homeschoolers Aren’t Prepared for the Real World

At 16-years-old my daughter started attending a secular community college, and at 20-years-old she had her Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics. At 21-years-old, she moved overseas and is now teaching English. The education, religious training, and real-life experience prepared her far better than many public school students are prepared. Homeschoolers learn in the real world, and it’s a great place to learn to live in it, too.

3. Homeschool Parents Are Too Controlling

Parents homeschool because they are attempting to provide a good education and a safe place—away from unwholesome people and influences—for their children. Just because parents oversee a child’s education doesn’t mean they are controlling. It means they are involved.

I have a few close family members who are teachers. I applaud their efforts. Most teachers will tell you that the common denominator for success is parental involvement. Involved parents tend to have children who do better. Homeschooling is simply parental involvement at its highest.

4. Homeschool Kids Are Sheltered

Sometimes this is a misconception, but sometimes it is not.

Homeschooling parents do their best to keep outside influences from negatively impacting their kids. It’s not always a bad thing for parents to shelter their children. When my kids were little, I didn’t let my 3-year-old watch the same movies as I would my teens. Even now, when my kids are older, I still pay attention to what my they watch and read.

“Sheltering” a child allows the child to grow in strength and wisdom until they are able to stand up to outside forces alone.

When it comes to homeschooling, sometimes the biggest misconception is that homeschoolers all come out of the same mold.

Just as each family is different, each homeschooling home is different, too. Instead of feeling trapped by misconceptions, learn to appreciate the uniqueness of your children and your homeschooling home. Feel free to talk to people about why you choose to homeschool, and invite others in to interact with your and your family.

Homeschoolers have a lot to offer the world, and we do this best when we help people understand why we do what we do.

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