#1. Do you test your homeschooled kids?

The question will inevitably arise when someone discovers you homeschool. “What about testing?“

What about it? Why test? Who are we comparing to? What standard of measure do you use? Do you want me to test my children to see how they compare to public school kids? If that’s the case, I would send them to public school. The simple answer is, “We teach through mastery.” We don’t teach to take a test.

#2. What about socialization?

You mean being able to talk to other people whenever you want instead of:

• Standing/Walking in single file down hallways
• Sitting at a desk for 6 hours and not being able to:
  • Pass Notes
  • Talk without raising your hand
  • Go to the toilet when you want
• Perhaps if they are good and don’t misbehave, they will receive a 15-30 minute break to socialize outside under strict supervision.

Homeschool kids get plenty of socialization, such as Little League, co-ops, and nature

#3. How do you have the patience to homeschool your kids?

When people ask or say, “I just don’t have the patience to homeschool my kids”. Let me tell you a little secret, we don’t either. But life’s all about overcoming our deficiencies right?  Now think about how much patience it takes for one teacher with a classroom of forty kids just like yours.

4#. When is your last day of school?

The short answer is when they leave for college. Schooling all year round is important for the whole mastery thing. Giving breaks is important too, like going to Theme Parks when everyone else is in school and we have the run of the place.