How
can I do all this? Will I not burn out or break down?• entire family involved with homeschooling lifestyle
All need to realize that the primary teacher, usually the mother, has taken on a very important, fulltime job, one that she doesn’t get a salary for.
She will become discouraged at times, questioning her efforts.
• family needs to support and encourage teacher
• all must participate in the maintenance and the chores of life have the children help with the chores Build it into your schedule It is the best way to teach home economics
• maintain your interests After all, this is the best part of you. You don’t want to hide this part from your children.
• steal yourself away In the quiet of your alone time, renew you heart and your soul
• take a break before you breakdown Have lunch with a friend, read a book, don’t neglect your needs. Take a break before you breakdown.
• Establish roles for homeschooling. Mom is the teacher. She needs time to plan and create lessons.
• Dads need to offer support for his wife and children. He needs to show an interest in what they are doing. Be patient and encouraging as they work through the homeschooling experience.
• Dads should “seek to be the heart of the family”.