If cost isn’t the problem, then what prevents people from homeschooling?

I’ve had some pretty interesting conversations over the last few days with parents from the school where I used to be a principal.

They are unhappy with the direction things have gone and are looking for something better for their kids.

These are parents who have routinely invested 10K+ for each child in education alone, so cost is not the issue.

Their first choice is yet another private school because that’s what they’ve done in the past, it’s what they know, and it is comfortable.

But is it the best choice? Highly invested parents who go to private schools do so because they want the best for their children.

As they explore the best for their children, many are looking into homeschooling for the first time.

Because they follow me on social media and we have maintained contact, multiple parents have reached out in the past week to ask about Homeschooling.

For many, they have considered homeschooling before, but it sounds scary. It sounds like so much work and they are not sure they can do it. The biggest issue is that these very conscientious parents are concerned that they will “mess their kids up.”

Consistently, the number one problem I see for most parents, including those who can afford to pay a lot for their children’s education, is confidence.

Maybe that is the issue holding you back from going all in on homeschooling as well.

After an hour on the phone, they asked a lot of questions and I painted a new narrative about what homeschooling could be for them.

So much of their concerns about education come from preconceived notions of what school is “supposed to be.” Maybe that is you too, and you just don’t know it yet.

After these conversations each parent better understood what homeschooling could be, was less afraid to try it, and is now thinking seriously that Homeschooling could be the best option for their family.

You too, may be struggling with confidence or experiencing fear.

Our fears are solved when we are empowered with knowledge.

Knowledge is more than information, it is the right information applied with experience.

If you want to feel good about homeschooling I have two suggestions:

Join our weekly Homeschool Coffee Chats and ask questions and hear from others.
Book a discovery call to learn how Homeschool Mastery Group can help empower you to confidently lead the school your child needs.

If cost isn’t holding you back from successfully homeschooling, what is?

If it’s confidence or competence, then maybe it’s time to invest in yourself and give your children the education they deserve and you desire for them.

A quick investment you can make today is taking advantage of the Classroom with content to help you get started on the growth journey of becoming a successful home educator!

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