4 Actions for the Public-School Parent Who Feels Guilty

 Are you a homeschooling parent who wants to homeschool, but you can’t right now? It can be so hard when you have that burning desire to homeschool, but you can’t. Maybe you need two incomes, or the timing just isn’t right. That’s okay. At Nxt Era, we offer understanding and grace to you. It’s okay if you can’t homeschool right now. Life happens, and we get it. 

• Offer yourself grace. 
• Implement a homeschool learning style after school. 
• Trust in yourself and your desire. 
• Let go of the guilt. 

It’s Okay…

First of all, offer yourself grace. Set down the burdens of your heart because you can’t homeschool. We understand, and we get it. In this society, it’s hard to live without having two steady incomes.  

Next, implement a homeschool learning style after school. Read together as a family. Play outside. Go explore a walking path in your area. Deep dive into a historical topic. These habits can develop a homeschool learning style after school hours. 

Continuing, trust in yourself and your desire to homeschool. Someday, everything might work together so you can homeschool. You have a beautiful desire for your family. Trust in yourself, and it’s okay if that isn’t your reality right now. Maybe someday you will become a homeschool family.

Finally, release any guilt that you feel over not being able to homeschool. It’s truly okay if you can’t homeschool right now. Someday, it might happen. But for today, spend time together as a family, having open discussions about public school learning materials. Try to cultivate a love of learning in your child. These ideas can help you create actionable steps to achieving a homeschool lifestyle. 

Set down the guilt of not homeschooling. You’re not a bad parent. Because you’re reading this blog post, it shows that you care about your child. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, offer yourself grace. Implement a homeschool learning style after school. Trust in yourself and your desire to homeschool. Someday, everything might work out! Remember to try to release any guilt that you feel. At Nxt Era, we understand and empathize with your plight. It’s okay. You’re not a bad parent!

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- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)