Homeschooling Blues

OK, some of you have already hit it - the Homeschooling Blues! The moment when you say to yourself, "What isn't it working the way I dreamed?" Or, maybe - "I didn't sign up for THIS!"

As you make a commitment to pour into your child's life, you are now faced with the many character issues and discipline issues that have yet to be resolved, on top of the fact that they still don't know their multiplication facts! The world is ending as you know it. You try to count to ten and breathe slowly. You really just want that yellow bus to stop, so you can throw all the discouragement and frustration out the front door.

This is the moment when you do need to stop, and you do need to throw some things out the front door. It isn't your child though. It is your plan for a perfect day, your unrealistic expectations. For many new homeschooling families, I encourage you to bring yourself back to the "why" - Why did you decide to homeschool? What are your ultimate goals?

One of my favorite Scriptures from the Bible helps me to get refocused during those rough times: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." In other words, don't give up because you will see your goals for your children fulfilled!

So, if you need a shoulder to cry on, find one and get back on the "horse" for the wild ride! You will love where the adventure takes you AND your children, and they will learn those multiplication tables---eventually!