Homeschooling Through an 18 Year Age Difference

Michelle met her husband at college and has been married 27 years. They have 7 children, comprised of 6 boys and 1 girl and they range in age from 24 years old to 6 years old. Her husband wanted a large family and to homeschool the children. Michelle said you can have a large family, but not homeschooled because she was so overwhelmed at the thought of it. Her children started out in Catholic school, and the first communion of her son was the catalyst for changing her heart about homeschool. Also during the same time, she began to meet more homeschool families and she could see a different dynamic within this families. So she took the plunge and began homeschooling when her oldest son was in 3rd grade. In this episode, you will also learn: How Michelle balances having multiple children homeschooled at the same time Why she belongs to 2 different Co-ops How Michelle also manages to work part time The lengths she goes through to juggle the schedules The biggest challenges Michelle has faced What has made her children more independent learners What motivates her family to continue homeschooling Ways that intermittent public school attendance has proved frustrating for her children What Michelle would change about her homeschooling experience How her expectations had to come in line with the reality of homeschooling The extra curricular activities Michelle chooses and why What types of family devotions work for Michelle’s family The unusual Christmas traditions she has with her family How Michelle describes her family Why Michelle recommends trying out homeschooling a year at a time