TPJ 73: HOMESCHOOLING VS PUBLIC SCHOOLING: A Guide for Parents

I know there can be a lot of anxiety and indecision when it comes to the topic of school vs. homeschool. How do you know which way to go? What if I try it and it doesn’t work? What if I ruin my kids??

In this episode I’m going to walk you through the decision making process and take you from indecision to clarity. 

[10:42] “The best use of imagination is creativity. The worst use of imagination is anxiety.” Deepak Chopra

[11:58] 1. Our role is to choose the environment in which our children educate themselves.

[14:04] 2. Our choices aren't right for everyone. They're only right for our own families.

[16:27] 3. Nothing is set in stone. We can make changes if something doesn't feel right.

[18:40] Use this matrix & process to help you make a decision.

[20:31] Education

[22:13] Time

[23:31] Cost

[24:39] Reliability

[26:16] Method

[28:01] Socialization

[31:50] Autonomy

[33:22] Health

[34:17] Relationships

[35:58] Intuition

[36:45] Add in any additional considerations for your unique situation.

[41:02] If you're going to homeschool, work on mindset before you go out and buy all the awesome stuff. 

[42:12] Learning can only be effective when you and your child feel good about it.

Q&A:

[49:29] I want to homeschool, but my spouse thinks I'll ruin our kids. 

[51:47] How old were your (Avital's) kids when you started using your Focus Time approach?

[53:03] What is a "hybrid model"?

[54:25] How do I homeschool a preschooler and still work 8 hours from home?

[56:07] What homeschool system do you recommend for non-English speakers?

[56:43] My spouse thinks socialization will suffer if we homeschool.

[58:22] I'm not a structured person and already struggle with routines...I fear it may be a little too much.

[59:55] What time are the Q&A sessions if I join Focus Time?

[49:29] I want to homeschool, but my spouse thinks I'll ruin our kids. 

[51:47] How old were your (Avital's) kids when you started using your Focus Time approach?

[53:03] What is a "hybrid model"?

[54:25] How do I homeschool a preschooler and still work 8 hours from home?

[56:07] What homeschool system do you recommend for non-English speakers?

[56:43] My spouse thinks socialization will suffer if we homeschool.

[58:22] I'm not a structured person and already struggle with routines...I fear it may be a little too much.

[59:55] What time are the Q&A sessions if I join Focus Time?

[1:01:02] What age should we start? I think my kids are too little.

[1:02:20] Do I need to homeschool, or is unschooling an option?

[1:03:30] Does homeschooling work between divorced parents?

[1:04:33] Would Focus Time help me decide if homeschooling is for me?

[1:05:13] How do you handle "demand avoidance"?

[1:08:06] My Mom is an elementary school teacher and talks about homeschoolers always being behind when they start school.

If you’re still unsure or are homeschool-curious, check out our course Focus Time. It will help you gain clarity and take a peek behind the curtain to see what it’s like to homeschool. 

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Resources:

• Go here to get a pdf copy of the decision matrix.
• Join our course, Focus Time
• Need help convincing your spouse? Check out my free ebook 10 Zen Secrets Of Persuasion.