It's been a year now that I have been homeschooling my kids. The first year, I thought would be impossible and too hard. Yes it was so challenging managing business, family matters and homeschooling my kids all at the same time. But if i should do it again i would definitely choose to do it all over again.
My eldest already graduated from 6th grade and my youngest son was now in kinder. I still have a little toddler who would turn two in a few months from now. Our homeschool routine was always unpredictable due to our demanding business and activities but despite this we can actually say that my kids had changed a lot. Before when they were attending the regular school, We don't have time to bond as a family. My kids is not that close to each other compared now.
Our homeschooling would start by teaching them more on how to be independent. How they can apply all they learn in their everyday life. They always amazed me. I can see that they really learn a lot compared when they were at the regular school. My eldest son can't read and was tag as a non reader when he was in Grade 2. I was so worried about him losing weight and even got sick, that made me decide to pursue homeschooling. My husband was not convinced with my idea at first. I was into it and now after a year of homeschooling my now Grade 4 son can finally read. He was able to read when he was in Grade 3. He was good at Math and a fast learner. It made me think that regular school is really not compatible for our family. They always try kids to be competitive and be good in academics.Wherein they don't emphasize that everyone is unique. Not everyone is good at Math or any subjects but each kid has different talents as well. You know we can't all be a doctor or an Engineer. Most of our school today they just focus on conventional way. Like in the career month, they would suggest you to dress up for the career you want to pursue when you finish school. Most likely kids would say I want to become a Doctor, Teacher, Nurse, Police Officer, Engineer, and so on. But did you notice that there are a few who would say I would like to become an Entrepreneur. I want to build my own empire. You know why? because regular school and your parents are all the same. They want you to finish your schooling and then eventually got employed. If your a Doctor you will surely work for an Entrepreneur who took risk of opening his own hospital. You might become an accountant of a large company or a lawyer of a firm. Too few would also take risk and pursue their dream of becoming an Artist, Musician, Writer, Ballerina etc.
When I was in elementary I learn how use the sewing machine. I was so fascinated to be able to sew a piece of clothing. I was so interested in sewing from then on. As a parent, I believe that we have to introduce to our children different kinds of activities that can improved them.
I always heard my parents and other parents as well that "you should study well so you can get a great job" which is now a huge contrary on my belief and the way I am trying to raise my kids.
I began homeschooling because I think that every child has their weaknesses and strengths. Each child is unique in every way. That each child has their own needs. Regular schooling doesn't satisfy me anymore. Having a one size fits all education. Teaching kids to compete with other fellow kids by achieving a higher grades. Not bringing out the best in each child. As a mother of five, being their mom doesn't make them all the same. My kids has different characters and interests.
I am not a teacher but I can say that everyone could be one given the circumstances. I love what I do and I enjoy every part of it. My life would not be perfect and I am not a perfect mom as well. I have my shortcomings and I do make mistakes. But being a teacher and a mother teach me how to be more human god created me to be. Homeschooling teach me how to appreciate life well spent and learning is not limited to just one place. Our lessons are held everywhere. Learning is endless, Rain or shine the learning never stops.
