Homeschoolers sacrifice a lot. Often they are single income families. Sometimes single parents share with each other, and some parents take second jobs to support themselves financially. Homeschoolers are often a cash-strapped lot. Even homeschoolers who are wealthy can feel the pinch, because they don’t have the discretionary income like their coworkers. It’s hard to be a homeschooler, especially financially.
Sometimes I would play the “woe is me” game, and think about my taxes. All those dollars for public education, and who was providing for MY curriculum needs? You could seek curriculum from schools, or try to get a portion of public education funds, but that can lead to its own set of problems. You might give up control over curriculum, grades, your transcript, your schedule. Instead of “giving up” – giving up on homeschooling or giving up control of your homeschool – focus on this verse from Hebrews.
Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.”So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?”
Be content with what you have. Strive to be free from the love of money. How difficult in our society! Strive instead to be content with what you have. Be thankful for your ability to homeschool freely. Be thankful that you can choose your courses, curriculum, content and speed. Be thankful you can achieve success and true learning rather than failing grades.
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Janet says:
What a wonderful, encouraging post!
Thank you!
Janet
July 25th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
J W says:
It is entirely possible to homeschool with a package of pencils, a ream of notebook paper, and a library card. In some states, though, you do need about $50 to $100 per student per year in order to pay for tests or assessments required by law.
July 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm