Benefits of Homeschooling

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Over the past four years, I’ve read almost all the homeschooling books written by Dr. Ruth Beechick and Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore. Though I’ve purchased a few, I obtained most of these resources from our public library using the online reservation system. These books have been a huge encouragement to me as we continue our homeschool journey, providing reassurance and helpful ideas for writing, spelling, and other academic areas. The books have also validated our natural approach to homeschooling, as what we are doing is backed by extensive research in early childhood education and by common sense.

Home-Spun Schools by the Moores was an eye-opener to the struggles faced by the pioneers of the homeschool movement. Many homeschool parents faced criminal prosecution, the threat of having their children taken away, and criticism all around. As part of the homeschool boomer generation, we reap the benefits of the earlier generation of brave homeschool parents seeking the best in education for their children.

The benefits of homeschooling are many, and I’d like to share a few here.

  • Our 11- and 8-year-old boys are the closest of brothers. They enjoy conversing on various topics, playing sports together, and simply being in one another’s company.
  • The boys have a close relationship with their parents. They hug me continually throughout the day. When one of them hugs Mom, usually the other will follow for a group hug. The boys also spend lots of time with Dad, since he has a flexible work schedule.
  • The boys can do school work at their own pace, learning from each other in addition to their mom.

  • The boys learn in a relaxed environment.
  • We have a lot of flexibility in our homeschool. We can incorporate music and art or other areas of interest into our day. We can take a day off for a field trip or some rest and relaxation and start again the next day.
  • It’s great to watch the children develop and blossom in front of your eyes.
  • It’s been a real blessing to spend time with the boys when they are at such fun ages, especially when they start to read and then progress to reading independently.
  • Another benefit is that our boys are not peer-dependent. They greatly enjoy spending time with their friends, but are not dependent on others for friendship or acceptance.
    • There are so many benefits to homeschooling. I’m glad we chose this path and our boys are too.

    Lisa (aka Morning Rose) has been teaching her two elementary-aged sons for four years and incorporating study, work, service, and play into their homeschooling days. She enjoys reading, writing, and photography and blogs publicly at Pockets of Time and privately at Scooter and B.

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