I went through my education in public schools in California with a huge graduating class, and saw so many students who could not read, write, or do math well. Blanket statements should not be made, as there are all types of homeschooling situations. Homeschooling is growing rapidly the last several years. I feel fostering a love of learning is truly the most important aspect in homeschooling! Thank you for posting this one!😊❤
Yes--there truly is no "blanket" experience. It's true, we homeschoolers wonder why folks never bring up all the traditionally-schooled students who aren't receiving a good education at the same time that they bring up the homeschooled students who didn't receive a good education...I'd say education is seriously lacking for many, many kids in many situations--and that's why I work to do something about that, for my own kids and for the students I've had over the years.
Admittedly, I value your educational insights far beyond any other blogger out there. Your family is a perfect example of generational homeschooling, that works. I grew up attending private Christian grade school that utilized Abeka. Back then, I had no idea how invaluable my education was. When I entered public school, by choice, I was shocked. Both socially and academically. I definitely was not behind, if anything, I was lost and bored because they were “behind”. I’d say my only struggle was math, and I believe it was the way it was being taught after grade school. I truly lost my love of learning, but maintained my love of reading. That saved me. I ended up graduating high school with honors after attending 4 different high schools. I’ll also add that my parents got divorced the summer I entered public school, so that was also a contributing factor. All of this to say, it’s not whether you’re homeschooled or not. Often, it’s simply life. We need to be keenly aware of what our children need. If we’re experiencing a tragedy in our home, we need to lower our expectations for our children. And that can take years sometimes. There’s no rush. If we simply allow our children the time and space to heal and slowly get back into schooling, it’ll work out. Anyway, thank you for your videos and encouragement. We’ve been in a non-schooling, homeschool for a couple years due to a horrible trauma and are just now getting back into the swing of things. And that’s ok. Children, with consistency, will pick back up and make progress. And because there’s no end to learning as I believe it’s lifelong, all will be well.
Yes, terrible life circumstances and grief certainly derail life in so many ways, including homeschool and education. The way kids and adults respond to many things--from trauma to smaller things like moves and transitions-- definitely impacts the educational journey.
Wow! Your mom always manages to impart some new wisdom on me every time she comes on the show. (Don't worry, I love listening to you too Rachel 😉). Her insight into it being the child's choice to swallow is going to ruminate in my head as I prepare to start my 5th year of homeschool in a few weeks.
haha--I will never attempt to compete with my mama--she deserves all the appreciation she gets. And yes, recognizing that the child actually plays a significant role in their own education is an idea that heavily impacts the way we see the education journey. There are two major players--teacher bears a large part of the responsibility, but so does the student.
I love this video. An n of 1 does not make a case. Turns out, every one of us has strengths and weaknesses. We are called to be faithful in stewarding what we’ve been given (applies to both the parents and students). Of course that will lead to different outcomes. It isn’t a judgment or validation of our educational methods alone. I wish you two were part of my in person village. I could use this kind of real talk in my life more often:)
It's the reality that many just don't have access to practical encouragement in this life choice "in person"--so this is one of the benefits of the internet. :) And yes, the educational method cannot fully explain the outcome--because even the exact same method and tools will have different outcomes in different individuals. This doesn't excuse us from seeking out effective methods, but it's a more realistic understanding of how education works. It's not as linear as some people think.
Very nice! It is very true that every mode of education has examples of kids who didn't get what they needed out of it. And it is our responsibility to make sure our homeschooled kids get the best we can, whether or not they end up great at sports ;)
Thank you for this video. Can you give some resources that a parent can use to help them learn to teach homeschool more skillfully? May I put in a request for a video on that? Haha
Hmmm....I will think on that one. I would actually say a lot of what I've learned has been through practice and also through simply studying teacher's guides in so many different curriculums and subjects--many good teacher's guides have a lot of great info not only related to the subject but also related to teaching itself, they have been excellent resources.
Pubic school fails kids as well!!! I think homeschooling gives opportunities for better teaching!!! I think ur mum has some awesome advice!!! I agree that kids have responsibilities to learn especially when they hit the teenage yrs!!! I’m seeing it with book studies where I read the actors where awesome and my teenage son told me he read the book!!! I don’t like blanket statements!!!
Well it was a very, very long time ago now--but her biggest reason 30ish years ago was that she wanted more time with her kids. She loved being with her kids and didn't want to miss out on so much of their childhood, she "greedily" (in her own words) wanted to be there and get to see them and be with them learning to read and learning about so many things and making all these discoveries of what they can do as they learn. Many other benefits have shown themselves in the decades since.
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I went through my education in public schools in California with a huge graduating class, and saw so many students who could not read, write, or do math well. Blanket statements should not be made, as there are all types of homeschooling situations. Homeschooling is growing rapidly the last several years. I feel fostering a love of learning is truly the most important aspect in homeschooling! Thank you for posting this one!😊❤
Yes--there truly is no "blanket" experience. It's true, we homeschoolers wonder why folks never bring up all the traditionally-schooled students who aren't receiving a good education at the same time that they bring up the homeschooled students who didn't receive a good education...I'd say education is seriously lacking for many, many kids in many situations--and that's why I work to do something about that, for my own kids and for the students I've had over the years.
My favorite videos of yours are the ones that include your mom. She is such a wealth of wisdom! Thank you both for shedding
light on this topic.
I love when I get her to join me!
Admittedly, I value your educational insights far beyond any other blogger out there. Your family is a perfect example of generational homeschooling, that works.
I grew up attending private Christian grade school that utilized Abeka. Back then, I had no idea how invaluable my education was. When I entered public school, by choice, I was shocked. Both socially and academically. I definitely was not behind, if anything, I was lost and bored because they were “behind”. I’d say my only struggle was math, and I believe it was the way it was being taught after grade school. I truly lost my love of learning, but maintained my love of reading. That saved me.
I ended up graduating high school with honors after attending 4 different high schools. I’ll also add that my parents got divorced the summer I entered public school, so that was also a contributing factor.
All of this to say, it’s not whether you’re homeschooled or not. Often, it’s simply life. We need to be keenly aware of what our children need. If we’re experiencing a tragedy in our home, we need to lower our expectations for our children. And that can take years sometimes. There’s no rush. If we simply allow our children the time and space to heal and slowly get back into schooling, it’ll work out.
Anyway, thank you for your videos and encouragement. We’ve been in a non-schooling, homeschool for a couple years due to a horrible trauma and are just now getting back into the swing of things. And that’s ok. Children, with consistency, will pick back up and make progress. And because there’s no end to learning as I believe it’s lifelong, all will be well.
Yes, terrible life circumstances and grief certainly derail life in so many ways, including homeschool and education. The way kids and adults respond to many things--from trauma to smaller things like moves and transitions-- definitely impacts the educational journey.
Wow! Your mom always manages to impart some new wisdom on me every time she comes on the show. (Don't worry, I love listening to you too Rachel 😉). Her insight into it being the child's choice to swallow is going to ruminate in my head as I prepare to start my 5th year of homeschool in a few weeks.
haha--I will never attempt to compete with my mama--she deserves all the appreciation she gets. And yes, recognizing that the child actually plays a significant role in their own education is an idea that heavily impacts the way we see the education journey. There are two major players--teacher bears a large part of the responsibility, but so does the student.
I love this video. An n of 1 does not make a case. Turns out, every one of us has strengths and weaknesses. We are called to be faithful in stewarding what we’ve been given (applies to both the parents and students). Of course that will lead to different outcomes. It isn’t a judgment or validation of our educational methods alone.
I wish you two were part of my in person village. I could use this kind of real talk in my life more often:)
It's the reality that many just don't have access to practical encouragement in this life choice "in person"--so this is one of the benefits of the internet. :) And yes, the educational method cannot fully explain the outcome--because even the exact same method and tools will have different outcomes in different individuals. This doesn't excuse us from seeking out effective methods, but it's a more realistic understanding of how education works. It's not as linear as some people think.
This was a great video! And I LOVE the new intro! So sweet to see little Clive :)
Thank you!! 😊
Your mom is a treasure!
She is that, indeed!
Always appreciate hearing from your Mum!
Me, too!
I love this discussion so much! 😊 I have been trying to figure out how to communicate this better with my student.
Hope this is helpful!
Very nice! It is very true that every mode of education has examples of kids who didn't get what they needed out of it. And it is our responsibility to make sure our homeschooled kids get the best we can, whether or not they end up great at sports ;)
lol I married an athlete and have zero interest in being one myself. ha!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you for watching!
Your mom is so lovely and beautiful you are so blessed!
Yes indeed!
Great insight. Have a great week
To you, too!
This is such a good video. I really appreciate your perspective.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant video and advice. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video. Can you give some resources that a parent can use to help them learn to teach homeschool more skillfully? May I put in a request for a video on that? Haha
Hmmm....I will think on that one. I would actually say a lot of what I've learned has been through practice and also through simply studying teacher's guides in so many different curriculums and subjects--many good teacher's guides have a lot of great info not only related to the subject but also related to teaching itself, they have been excellent resources.
Brilliant ladies, thank you so much! 🫶🏼
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Pubic school fails kids as well!!! I think homeschooling gives opportunities for better teaching!!! I think ur mum has some awesome advice!!! I agree that kids have responsibilities to learn especially when they hit the teenage yrs!!! I’m seeing it with book studies where I read the actors where awesome and my teenage son told me he read the book!!! I don’t like blanket statements!!!
Homeschool definitely allows us a great opportunity to really target what a specific child needs.
I enjoy your channel . Can I ask what is your mother's reason for homeschooling? I find her perspective interesting. Thank you.
Well it was a very, very long time ago now--but her biggest reason 30ish years ago was that she wanted more time with her kids. She loved being with her kids and didn't want to miss out on so much of their childhood, she "greedily" (in her own words) wanted to be there and get to see them and be with them learning to read and learning about so many things and making all these discoveries of what they can do as they learn. Many other benefits have shown themselves in the decades since.
@SevenInAll Thanks you Beautiful content 😘