[TontoKowalski]

Courage! I had a similar experience with my out-of-state mother when I casually told her over the phone that we'd be homeschooling our son. She couldn't believe it...why would we do such a thing...on and on.

When I respectfully, but firmly, told her that the decision on how to raise our son was not hers to make, she shut up. When she came to visit, and my then-three-year-old read to her, she became a BIG supporter of homeschooling.

It will get better. I promise.

[~EagleNebula~]

My father just retired this year from teaching in a private college for over 30 yrs. When I told my parents 5 yrs ago that I was going to homeschool, they gave me a lot of static. I asked dad why, and he said it wasn't that he thought I couldn't do it. He knew since I have a degree in El. Ed. I could, but he was worried about the kids "socially". They didn't get it then, and they don't get it now! My mom keeps asking me to get them tested!

This year I have to work full-time. Finding a job in our area, with the job market as it is, is hard enough. But I insisted on only taking what I felt God was leading me to, and said that God knew I strongly believed in homeschooling my kids. PHEW! Did that complicate the job hunt! I had some offers I had to turn down. God brought one and I started this week....working for BankFirst! PTL! I am going to be working 2:30-11pm after the training is finished. PTL, I can homeschool the kids in the morning and then go to work! GOD IS SO GOOD!

After 5 yrs, my parents still don't get it. But that is ok. I see what my children are like, versus those put out by the local school. I see the curiousity and thirst for learning my kids have! I hear the thrill in their voices at new discoveries. That is all the understanding and thanks I need. I don't care if the rest of the family, or community ever get it....my kids do! :-) Blessings on your year!