THE UNCENSORED REASONS WE CONTINUE TO HOMESCHOOL||PART 2

Todays video is one very near and dear to my heart. The highly requested PART 2 to the Part 1 of this video. I am sharing why I continue to homeschool my kids. These are some but not all of our reasons for continuing this journey. I hope this video encourages someone out there, to listen to the call on their heart.

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~Ashlee

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[momma_to_]

You’re the best! Thank you thank you thank you x a million for making these videos. It’s rare for many homeschooling moms to be so open and honest like this and it’s refreshing to know im not alone in my opinions! I have YOU to thank for the fact that I haven’t given up on homeschooling my kids on the hardest days. Honestly, you alone can I give credit to for the fact that my homeschool has been transformed by switching to the good and the beautiful curriculum. You introduced that curriculum to me and influenced me to research it and come to realize how perfect it is for our family. Keep up what you’re doing because though there are trolls here who take offense to what you say, there are many more moms here who support you and have your back and are on the same page as you. And honestly, we need you sometimes so never forget that this is a ministry in a way and God is using you for more than you realize.

[ashleyemma]

HECK YES... I was homeschooled and spent a ton of time reading and writing because I loved it and knew I wanted to be a novelist. And now I'm a full time author.

[sharayahsunshine]

The bullying issue alone is enough for me to homeschool. I was bullied when I was young and I would never want my kids to go through what I did.

[abbigailgutierrez]

I have 4 kids. 2 went through public school completely. (1is actually entering senior year)
I am homeschooling the youngest two and I will tell you- that whole thing with the olders not wanting to play with the youngers... so true and breaks my heart.
There came an age where the kids didn’t want to have anything to do with any of us. Siblings became annoying and too babyish for them. We as parents became people who must not understand anything and we just aren’t fair because so and so’s parents, etc. I wanted a close family, I wanted my kids to have close relationships with their siblings so now I pray for healing!! But I’m hopeful my youngest two will change that course. There is a 5 year difference but they still play around together!!
Also, I pulled my daughter out after 6th grade- good timing. Her friends this year have changed so much and are doing and saying shocking things. So proud my daughter chose to unfriend them due to being disgusted with their behavior. which this mama is perfectly fine with!

[TheFlockAus]

I’ve also heard a quote “if you want to be in your children’s lives tomorrow, be in their life today”.

When they are adults I want them to be around us with their families! :)

Thanks for this video

[Rayisbetter]

The innocence is one of the biggest reason I've seen that has kept me going.... among many other reasons but I love that their not learning things they should never know or to early. Thanks for sharing!! Keep it up mom!!

[creeksidehomeschoolers]

Great reasons! We have a lot of the same reasons here too! I might would add be able to relax in the evenings. My husband works a swing shift; so sometimes he on nights and sometimes he on days. Homeschooling gives us the freedom to slow down and not rush everyone off to bed because we have to be somewhere super early. Granted sometimes we do, but we get to choose. I believe if our kids were in public school they probably wouldn't even know their dad very well and that would be sad for me to see. Homeschooling has absolutely been a big part of helping our family grow stronger lasting bonds with our children! We can't pick where and when and how much my husband has to work to provide for us, but we can choose where, when, how and the amount of time our children are spending doing x, y, z. Just a few weeks ago on one of my husband's weeks off for the month the boys and him where building a tree house together, right in the middle of the week. No way could that have worked if they were in public school. Yeah he could've built it while they were at school or had to plan vacation time off when they were out of school; but that not always easy to do. I gotta be honest, I do get stressed with the demands of everyday life and worry sometimes that I'm not giving my kids the best education possible. But I really think I put that stress on myself and Satan loves it when I do; because he pulls me down even more with all the your not good enough, your gonna fail, talk. But I always come back to the truth; I'm not good enough and yes I might fail, but God is more than enough and called me to do this great wonderful awesome job of being a mom and taking full responsibility for all aspects of my kids life. My kids being home with my husband and I just feels right even on a bad, crabby, we can't open another book or do another math problems without tears kind of day. Life can just be hard sometimes and being around my kids more helps me know them more and how to better help them through their struggles in all areas of life from relationships to academics and everything in between. Thanks again for sharing your heart and thoughts your doing an amazing jobs with you family and I know and pray the lord God will bless y'all immensely!

Ps you get a GOLD STAR for reading all of my long winded thoughts!

[MommaSchmoozeReviews]

Amen to maturing naturally...being a kid a little longer is super important to me too! I was just talking to my friend about this.

[ProjectHappyHome]

I couldn’t agree more with so many of your reasons! One word summation - family! Thanks so much for sharing your heartfelt reasons. 💚

[adriennelefevre]

I went to public school until high school. Honestly, I loved the experience. You are 100% right... my relationship with my little brother grew tremendously (I no longer thought I was too cool to be around him) as well as my mom (I actually LIKED hanging out with my mom once I had to be around her all day!). I also learned study skills such as working independently to gain a thorough understanding of a subject or to create a quality product rather than do what needs to be done for a grade. I know it’s not always easy but it is totally worth it. Now I’m a teacher in public school, and while I love it and think we are a great school, it won’t replace the benefits you mentioned. Peace!

[michellechannell]

Our local high school last week had one boy with knives and another boy with a sawed off shot gun arrested. Fortunately no one was injured. Last year a coach was arrested for abuse. Being a family closer to the Lord is a huge one for us. So many great reasons. Another great video.

[smaksnajls]

I just withdrew my 6 year old from public school and we are starting homeschool in January. I completely agree with the sibling bond. So many of your reasons mirror my own exactly. I spent a little time being a substitute teacher in my child's school district and I couldn't believe the things that even 1st graders were saying. It completely blew my mind this was the kind of influence my child was being exposed to, needless to say I listened to heart and will be homeschooling. It is so important to keep kids innocent as long as possible, and sadly public school is not a good environment for that.

[Lisa-diwi]

She made a valid point regarding taking family vacations during the school year. Many schools don't allow this. They consider them as unexcused absences. And the teachers won't assign make-up either. Each school has attendance policies that must be enforced. Depending on their attendance policies, the parents can even be charged with truancy. Here in Pennsylvania, where I live at and by law, children have to be in school for 180 days a year.

Four years ago, there was a guy right here in suburban Philadelphia who took his two kids out of school for five days because he was running in the Boston Marathon. He then got a letter from the school's principal saying that this was an unexcused absence. He defended his actions by saying that his two kids learned more while they were in Boston than they would sitting inside of a classroom.

She also made a valid point about her kids being healthy. They're cutting back recess. When I was in public school back in the 1960's, we had morning recess. Although I have heard that the schools are now serving these kids much healthier foods, some of it is still junk food. I have also heard that the schools are refusing to allow these kids to each lunch because the parents owe them money for their lunches. Also, when I was in a public school, we had milk cookies, and we had to give our milk money to the teacher.

Although most schools allow doctor's appointments as an excused absence, they want the parents to make these appointments for after school hours. During the week, most doctors' offices close at around 4:30/5 o'clock. There are also some doctors' offices that have evening and Saturday hours as well. If a child gets sick and needs to see a doctor; the parents want to get an appointment right away. They're not going to wait until after school hours or on a Saturday.

In general, the schools want these parents to take care of all their personal business after school hours, on the weekends, during the summer, and during the holiday breaks during the school year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.)

Even if they need to talk to their child's teacher, they have to call the school's office to make an appointment. They're not allowed to approach the teacher during school hours. The same thing applies if they have doctor's appointments, the kids are out sick, or their kids just can't make it to school for reasons beyond the parents' and the school's control. Perhaps she can address these issues as to why the parents decided to pull their kids out of school and to homeschool them instead. But they also need to check with their state's Department of Education and their local school district just to find out what their state's homeschool laws, policies, and procedures are as well.

[shandassmiles]

Amen! I'm so glad God placed You Tube in your heart! As a fellow homeschool Mom, you are so encouraging to me.💖💖💖💖

[lisag]

Girl you are spot on!!! Not silly my kids are way healthier from head to toe!!!! 😀 the sibling bond is so important.

[SDaulton]

Thank you again! It’s so crazy that people try to shame us for wanting to keep our children safe! I remember a very difficult confrontation I had with my father, when my child was only four years old. I got a huge lecture about “keeping him in a bubble”. And that was before I’d even decided to homeschool. I was tempted to forward your part 1 video to him. Thank you for all your eloquent words of wisdom.

[ashleylindsey]

Yes, I agree 100, 000% You couldn't have said it better. We get these amazing children for such a short time. I can't imagine NOT spending every minute I could with them to make everlasting memories and to impact their futures. I am so blessed I am able to stay home with them, retire as a public school teacher, and teach them. What a legacy we are leaving for them!!!

[jennifercampbell]

You have a heart of Gold! 💛 I feel like you’re my good friend, and I’ve never even met you! So relatable! 🙏

[brianjronk]

All of your continue reasons are pretty much the same as mine! I actually hadn't thought about my kids being healthier but now looking back I realize that we didn't get sick last winter! My super silliest reason for homeschooling is that I HATE packing lunches! 🤣

[mindihoffman]

Yes! We’re finishing up our 5th year homeschooling (with 5 kids) and I 100% agree with your reasons in both videos! Thank you so much for sharing. Even though I would never put my kids in public school and we’ve been homeschooling for 5 years, it’s so encouraging and yes “inspiring” to hear your reasons. Every once in a while, it’s nice to have a reminder as to why I do what I do. This was that reminder for me. I’m looking forward to coming back to these videos in the future when I’m having a hard day. Thank you, and God bless♥️