But I have to say that homeschooling allowed us such a marvelous flexibility.
For a while, my husband went on a major business trip every year. We got to take the children because we did NOT have to worry about missing school. Our children got to see wonderful parts of the country--and Mexico, too.
As teens, our children were able to work--both for pay and volunteer--in places that teens rarely get to. Why? Because they could do this during the day when other teens were locked in the public school.
Our daughter is one of VERY FEW teens that got to work at the state art museum. It was a wonderful experience for her. 5 years and a BA later, she is working for pay at another art museum. Her teenage voluteer job gave her both the desire and experience for the job she has now.
No, I don't think it is just a dream. It is a better way to rear children and BE a family.
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