070 What I Wish I’d Known As A New Homeschooling Dad

Are you just starting out on this homeschooling journey? Here are 10 things I wish I’d known when I was a new homeschooling dad:

1. We can do this.
2. Our kids will be different – and that’s good!
3. It’s not about getting them into Harvard.
4. My wife is going to need cheerleading. And lots of help.
5. Scratch number 4. These are my kids, too. My wife doesn’t just need help. We are homeschooling. It’s not her job to homeschool the kids.
6. The house is never going to be clean. Maybe when the kids are grown. But then I’ll be sad.
7. This is going to be expensive, but worth it.
8. Our parents, friends, relatives, etc., may or may not understand or support what we’re doing. In fact, they may actively oppose what we’re doing.
9. We’re going to feel like quitting. Don’t!
10. I love my kids!!!

What do you think?