"I think the most important thing is that they see us walking with the Lord." ~ Carrie De Francisco

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.

Yvette Hampton and Carrie De Francisco dive deep into the joys and challenges of homeschooling teens. Discover how to plan your high school journey with purpose, gradually release control, and work yourself out of a job as you prepare your student for what's next, in this addition to our Homeschooling Through the Years Series. Carrie offers reassurance and practical advice from her book "Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education." Gain insights on how to guide your teen in owning their faith, finding trustworthy mentors, and preparing for launch into adulthood. Carrie also shares planning tips and what a typical homeschool day looked like for her family. Be equipped and inspired!

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Recommended Resources:

Podcast Note-Taking Guide

Coffee With Carrie (Podcast, Resources, Homeschool Coaching)

Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, by Carrie De Francisco

Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply and Enjoyably, by Carrie De Francisco

More books from Carrie De Francisco

Just Breathe: Simplify Your Homeschool - Carrie De Francisco on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

Recommended High School School Curriculum:

Apologia Science

BJU Press Homeschool

CTCMath

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Discussion Questions:

1. What are some ways parents can help their high school teens develop and strengthen their own relationship with the Lord?

2. How important is it for teens to see their parents walking closely with God, especially during difficult times? Why?

3. What role can regular family Bible study and prayer times play during the high school years?

4. Discuss the importance of finding like-minded Christian mentors for your high school students. What are some ways to go about this?

5. Why is it challenging for homeschool parents to start letting go and releasing their teens as they progress through high school?

6. What are some practical ways to gradually give your high schooler more responsibility and accountability with their studies and schedule?

7. How can you include your teen in the high school planning process - choosing curriculum, courses, outside activities, etc.? What are the benefits of this?

8. Carrie mentions there really is no "typical day" when homeschooling high school. How can this lack of predictable routine actually be an advantage?

9. What tools or systems (like Carrie's weekly academic to-do list) could help you manage your high schooler's assignments and progress?

10. For those with middle schoolers, what are some key ways you can start preparing now for the high school years? What advice from this episode seemed most valuable to you?

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