Not Another Homeschool Blog

A lot of homeschoolers complain about being accosted in public with people questioning them about homeschooling as if they have a personal stake in their children.  ( Mama Julep , who I just discovered writes about these intrusions, among other cool stuff.) Interestingly enough, no one does that to me... anymore. Maybe it's because my kids are 5'5" and 6'2" (they're both 4 inches taller than when this picture was taken)  and people rarely notice that they're school age.  Maybe it's because I've perfected a look that tells them "don't even go there".  But regardless,

 Here a collection of homeschool question and answer articles I recently wrote.  FYI... I am always open to answer homeschooling answers! Homeschool Questions and Answers: What If I Make a Homeschool Curriculum Mistake? What do you do if you realize you don't like the homeschool curriculum you purchased. Published 8/29/2010      Homeschool Questions and Answers: How Do You Teach Your Student a Subject You Don't Know? They say homeschooled parents are ill-equipped to teach... at least in some subjects. In some instances that may be true. However, a parent with good commons sense can make up for missing credentials any day. Published 8/29/2010      Homeschool Questions and Answers: Are Homeschoolers Hurting the Public School System? As parents you must decide if you are advocating for your child or the public school system. It is your job to do what is best for the child. Publi...

As you may or may not know, besides homeschooling, I am a freelance writer, writing articles and blogs for numerous sites.  Here are some of the homeschool and education related articles I have written recently that didn't make it onto my blog.    Dorm decor for less: Back-to-school privacy that isn't pricey  (WalletPop) Dorm living can prove challenging, especially the living-with-strangers part. But take it from those who have gone before: There are stylish ways to divide the space without being divisive. And it doesn't have to cost a lot.

 It has recently been announced that Micheal Jackson's oldest two children will no longer be homeschooling.  ... and I think it is probably a good idea. If you think this is a strange thing for a homeschooler to say, consider the facts. They were homeschooled due to the fact that their father was one of the most famous human beings in the world.  He was afraid that others would use his kids to get through to him, or that their friends would likely be false friends.  Since his death, their situation has changed dramatically.  While they are still wealthy, they are much less of a target. To homeschool a child, you must truly understand homeschooling and be dedicated to the home education of the child.  The Jackson family only continued to homeschool the Jackson children in order to keep a sense of familiarity... not because they feel