Raising Lifelong Learners

Responding to Homeschool Critics


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In this week's podcast episode, we explore the concerns many new and seasoned homeschooling parents face, especially during the back-to-school season.

I'll share advice on how to address questions and criticisms about your homeschooling choices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ignore the common misconception that homeschooled children lack socialization and academic achievement, research supports the opposite.
  • You know your children best and have their best interests at heart. Trust in your decision to homeschool.
  • Feel confident in your choices and remember that you don't owe explanations to others.
  • Understand that curiosity, concern, and ignorance are often behind questions about homeschooling. Respond with patience and reassurance.

Links and Resources from Today's Episode

Our sponsors for today's episode are CTC Math and Lexercise

  • OUT NOW! – The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
  • Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab
  • Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
  • Finding Community: Building a Support System Online and In-Person
  • RLL #83: [Audioblog] Socialization and Your Gifted or Intense Child
  • Socialization and Your Gifted or Intense Child
  • The Importance of Happiness in Homeschooling | A Guide for Parents
  • Homeschool Rising | A Conversation with Christy Faith
  • 100 Things to Never Say to the Parent of a Gifted Kid
  • The Challenge Of Being Gifted in Schools Today
  • Homeschooling A Gifted Only Child
  • Finding Community: Building a Support System Online and In-Person

Connect with Colleen You can find Colleen on Twitter @ColleenKessler, Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners, Instagram @ColleenKessler How does your child learn best? Take the Quiz ==> https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/quiz/

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