Five things I believe will make a mother's life more difficult:
Five things I believe will make a mother’s life more difficult:
1. Being a single mother.
Single mothering is truly the hardest job in the world.
Trying to do it all alone takes a toll – emotionally, physically, financially, etc.
Children NEED a father as well.
2. Working outside the home (whether by choice or necessity).
There just isn’t enough time to do everything.
Your children are raised by others.
You usually aren’t there when your children need you.
They will likely become attached to their babysitter, teacher, or peers.
Daycare, even family daycare, has risks related to behavior, health, etc.
3. Sending your children to school.
I believe your Christian values will be undermined.
I believe school will negatively affect your children’s relationships with each other.
I believe school gives mother and children many added dimensions of stress.
I believe school wastes much valuable time for mother and children.
I believe your children’s education will be lacking.
I believe your children will be negatively affected by the curriculum and their peers.
You will not have the freedom of a normal family life.
4. Trying to homeschool like a teacher.
I believe this is the biggest cause of homeschool burn-out.
I believe this is a mistake in the goal of life-long learning.
I believe self-teaching brings independence, confidence, and freedom.
I think parent-directed cutesy teaching methods are generally a waste of time.
I believe books are the key to education. Each child should read independently for at least two hours every day.
Your children are lacking if they just complete workbooks without a major focus on real literature.
Beware of too many subjects in addition to the 3 R’s.
5. Having your children involved in too many extracurricular activities.
This can be tiresome and unneccessary.
Choose what is important to you and your children.
You don’t have to be at the church, school, community center, etc. every time the door is opened.
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Awesome list. I agree. Now, if I could just figure out how to teach like that…
I have decided recently to focus more on the 3 R’s.. but keep some fun stuff, too.
We’re only a few years into homeschooling, but I will say that I think my boys are already a lot more bonded than most siblings seem to be (way more than I ever was to mine!)
Carol, I am linking to this today. You said it all!!!
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I agree with pretty much the entire list! Although I chose single motherhood via adoption, most women don’t get the luxury of choosing this as an option. Not all divorces are mutually desired and others, like my cousin, can find themselves widowed. But yes, I agree that two parents are best. I also agree especially with the damage school can do to sibling relationships.And, for what it’s worth, you can “have” homeschool co-ops, extra curriculars, sports leagues, etc. They waste money, time and patience! Good post.