Many people may look at homeschooling as something that they "could never do". Others that do it, may think they are always behind and need to make sure they are caught up to where they need to be. This is where we were yesterday, until I pulled up the required standards for our state. When I looked at everything, aside from a little bit of History and Science that we had to finish, we were actually above our state standards in everything. So that AWFUL Algebra we were struggling to get...not necessary, because it isn't required for his grade level. This isn't to say that we, as homeschoolers, should just do the minimum requirements as dictated by the state. However, we shouldn't beat ourselves up thinking we aren't doing our jobs. We in fact, are probably doing our jobs better than most and our children are WAY less stressed out than if they were sitting in a classroom.
So, have a little faith in yourselves as "teachers" and never give up just because you are afraid you aren't getting it all in. You really are giving your kids what they need as far as their education goes. Have a little faith in yourselves. If you still aren't cut out for it, fine. Just don't sell yourselves short.
Happy Learning!
Rebecca
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