Higher Education

Is it really possible to get adults to go back to school after they hit a certain age?  I certainly think so.  I did not go to college directly after high school and went back in my early to mid twenties.  I believe this was the best thing for me.  I was so immature after high school and I didn't have a clue as to what degree I should pursue.  I waited long enough to feel confident with who I was.  I still feel like a kid sometimes but I know my responsibilities need my full attention.  I also believe that if you persuade your children to go to school for this or that, then they will.  I'll let you know if this holds true in about 15 years.  I tell mine everyday that they need to listen more than talk so they can learn more.  Learning is one of the most important things to me and I hope to pass that along to my children. 

Is Homeschooling the best choice for my children?

If you have children then you have or at some point will think of their education. I decided to homeschool my three children this year. So far, we are all doing great. I love the flexibility homeschooling provides. Homeschooling gives my family many opportunities. For example, we can sleep late, have school outside, or take endless field trips. I like having the shared control over what my children learn and when they learn it. If one of my children wakes up and decides they want to do math first instead of phonics then we can switch and there will not be a fuss about not following a schedule. I understand that homeschooling provides less of a chance for social interaction but there are different “play groups” they can join in. Every Tuesday, Barnes and Nobles offer story time and yoga for children. This is an excellent time for my three children to interact with other children. This also gives me some adult championship as well. Overall, I am proud of my decision to homeschool this year. I do not know what next year holds and we’ll cross that bridge when we get there but until then, I’m enjoying my life!