The worst homeschool myths make parents afraid to try homeschooling. This episode is here to put your mind at ease with a behind-the-scenes look at what homeschooling is really like. No, it's not all peaches and rainbows. But it isn't drudgery or non-stop frustration either! These six myths are legitimate fears, but don't let them keep you from homeschooling if you want to. All of these can be overcome. Tune in as your hosts Ximena and DeeDee dispel the exaggerations, stereotypes, and outright misinformation with facts and their own personal stories.
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QUOTABLES
Ximena: "Homeschool allows you the freedom to step off the highway of learning and take a more scenic route along the dirt road. ... You're not on this conveyor belt of education, where everybody's the same. No, no. You are taking the scenic route. You're learning the way you learn. You're homeschooling your way, guys."
Ximena: "And your kids can end up being sheltered and weird if you raise them up that way, but that can happen even if they go to regular school."
TIMESTAMPS
02:16 MYTH 1: You are a parent not a teacher, so you're not qualified to teach your children.
04:32 MYTH 2: Homeschooled children don't get as good of an education as traditionally schooled children.
05:35 MYTH 3: Homeschoolers have a hard time getting into college.
06:18 MYTH 4: Homeschoolers miss out on sports and on other important social activities like school theater or prom.
07:13 MYTH 4: Homeschooled kids are sheltered and unsocialized, and therefore weird.
08:58 MYTH 6: Homeschooling is too expensive.
17:59 MYTH 1 DEBUNKED: You've been teaching your children from day one. You already are their teacher!
20:34 MYTH 2 DEBUNKED: Homeschooled kids get to do so many more field trips and hands-on learning that you just don't get in a classroom. The curriculum and pace can be customized to the child. It's an excellent education.
23:58 MYTH 3 DEBUNKED: Colleges want the homeschooled kids because they perform so much better!
26:36 MYTH 4 DEBUNKED: Many states allow homeschooled kids to participate alongside public schoolers in different sports or extracurriculars. And homeschoolers form local groups to hold dances and other social events that schools typically provide their students.
29:50 MYTH 5 DEBUNKED: Homeschooled kids are not just social. They are social butterflies!
32:20 MYTH 6 DEBUNKED: There are ways to homeschool affordably. And homeschooling is loads cheaper than private school!
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
01:23 Hack of the Week
Do your weekly homeschool planning on Saturday (not Sunday night).
13:32 A Memorable Quote
"The most important work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home."
