Self-doubt is the worst affliction that a homeschool teacher can be afflicted with. There are so many people around you being negative about homeschooling that it’s difficult to keep telling yourself that you are doing the right thing. Questions such as “Am I doing the right thing?” or “Is my child getting all that he needs?” are usually floating through the minds of any new homeschooling parent. How do you deal with it? By asking yourself some tough questions.
What Are Your Reasons For Homeschooling?
Are you homeschooling your child for the right reasons? Is is because you want your child to have a good learning experience and to be able to grow into a well adjusted human being? Or are you simply trying to instill the correct moral values in your child that you find are lacking in the public school set up? Maybe you just think it’s cheaper to homeschool your children? What is the reason that turned you to homeschooling your children? Think about it. You will know if it’s a good one in your heart.
What Are Your Priorities?
No matter what your reason for homeschooling your child, do you make it a priority to ensure that the child is studying well?Does the child have age appropriate toys and books? If the child has enough to challenge him while he learns new things, it means that as a homeschool teacher you are doing a credible job. If he can hold his own in a conversation with peers and share his toys while playing, he’s adapting well to his social life.
What Values Are You Passing Down?
Does your child wish elders? Is he mindful of other people in the room when he’s playing loud music? Does he help with chores around the home? What are the messages that you send him with your own actions and words regarding correct values and morals? No parent will try to willingly harm their child, and neither are you. Your New Year Resolution should be to have faith in the process. To know that you are doing your best and that your child is benefiting from your efforts.