Homeschooling: what to do when you want to quit

by Jimmie Lanley, Jimmie Lanley

Whether you’re just starting out or are already a seasoned homeschooler, discouragement hits us all at one point or another. We all doubt our decisions, worry about curriculum choices, and have moments of sheer panic. The inner voice asks, "What am I doing? This is crazy! I can't educate my children at home!" Or maybe that voice screams out in frustration, "I'm utterly spent. I can't take one more minute of confusing fractions, tedious read alouds, or messy science experiments!" Sometimes all we want is simply a proper dining room instead of a cluttered, homeschool disaster area where the table used to be. On the worst of days, we have all looked longingly at the flashing lights of a yellow bus and considered —for one brief moment —putting our kids on it. These negative feelings about homeschooling are the genesis of this book. Despite our very real feelings of wanting to quit, we, the bloggers of iHomeschool Network, have persisted in the path of educating at home. And we can tell you that it is worth pushing through the stress, exhaustion, and fear. This book addresses nearly every potential frustration point that a homeschool mom faces. We tackle the irritations that make you want to throw in the towel for **having toddlers and babies along for the ride **working from home while homeschooling **high school! **feeling under-appreciated **feeling inadequate as a teacher **having your own emotional meltdowns **handling things solo as a single mom or one whose husband is frequently away from home **raising a special needs child **dealing with a family crisis, job loss, or a move **being burned out **feeling the criticism of others, maybe even family members or your own husband **being totally unorganized with school record keeping **living in a messy, chaotic, loud house

Genres: Nonfiction

454 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2016

Reviews

[Lekeshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading through other's personal struggles. In a world ruled by social media, you only see the "perfect" homeschool days/glimpses. When you attempt to talk to others, the encouragement is great but sometimes you want to feel that you're not alone. Anytime I need a pick me up I will grab this book. Not only was this book encouraging but also provided good pointers to elevated some of the symptoms experienced with homeschooling. I am so thankful that I am able to homeschool and we all know it isn't a cake walk.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read this entire book but I have read several chapters that are applicable to me. I am in my 3rd year of homeschooling my beautiful teenage son with autism. We have homeschooled through the sudden death of my brother, my husband's cancer and my own self doubt. My amazing son has taught me much more than I have taught him. Recommend for those who need an encouraging word on their homeschool journey.

[Yvette Vazquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little of everything

As a homeschool you constantly have questions and doubts. This book answered all of them for me and even ones not for me but for struggles i see in my friends.

[Kasey Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

This answered alot of questions!! As a new homeschoolers this was insightful and heartwarming to know that other mothers have the same feeling that I do.