10 Reasons Why I Love Homeschooling

Here are just my own reasons.  If you happen to be a homeschooling family and want to throw your own reasons on the list, please do!

1. My children aren't labeled.  I don't have to call them "dyslexic" or say that they have "ADHD" because they want to bounce around and be kids.  Their labels don't give them excuses and cop-outs.  They don't have to worry about being "gifted" or having a "learning disability".  They're just who they are, for all the good and bad of it.
2. The classroom can be anywhere, and field trips are so much more common!
3. I can change the lessons to match my kids' interests, rather than being stuck helping them through whatever homework they're assigned.
4. I'm getting to learn too!
5. Kids in school hang out at school.  Families who homeschool hang out with other homeschooling families.  That means I get to make new friends too!
6. I know the quality of my children's education.  If I have a problem with it, I don't need to fight with the school to get it fixed.  I just change it!
7. I never have to worry about being on time to pick up the kids, snow days, or any of that!
8. I don't have to worry about tests, grading, or other competitive systems.  Each child has no one to compete with but themselves.  They still master the knowledge and don't feel bad because they made a few mistakes on some quiz.
9. We set our own hours, days off, and vacations.  Who needs to worry about a school calendar when you can change it whenever you want or need!
10. And the best thing about homeschooling?  Of course, getting to be at home with my kids each day, taking part in their experiences as they grow and learn about the world around them, not having to miss a thing!