SHOULD I HOMESCHOOL AGAIN NEXT YEAR?

If you started homeschooling because of the pandemic, you have a big decision ahead: Will I homeschool again next year? And actually, nearly all homeschool families revisit this decision periodically. Our kids change; circumstances change. And it's important to be sure you're still making the right choice.  In this episode DeeDee explains why her son is going to private school and the mixed feelings she has about it. Listen in for food for thought as you make the decision for how to educate your children for the upcoming school year.  ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES  Ximena: "... in the classroom setting, it's really survival mode. Right? How do I not get bullied? How do I not get teased? And really at home, we're teaching them true conflict resolution, true life skills, the true value of relationships." TIMESTAMPS 02:50 DeeDee explains why she's not homeschooling her son next school year.  06:41 It can take 2-3 years of homeschooling to find your groove.  12:00 Pros and cons of homeschooling. Con #1: Homeschooling takes a lot of effort and intentionality. It's hard. 17:22 Con #2: More housework because all of you are home more often. 18:51 Con # 3: It's very time consuming. It can be hard to balance the demands of homeschooling with working. 20:11 Pro #1: Flexibility and quality time. 22:09 Pro #2: A quality education. 24:04 Pro #3: Character development and socialization. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 01:16 Hack of the Week — use Alexa as a chore chart 10:54 Weekly Reflection —"We're so worried about leaving a better planet for our kids. How about we leave better kids for the planet?" Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.