4 Ways Homeschooling Produces Growth in Homeschoolers

So often, we might become dismayed on our homeschooling journey. We might wonder, “What’s the point?” When the kids have meltdowns or the workbooks lie untouched on the kitchen table, it can feel impossible. I want to provide encouragement for you. I want you to know that homeschooling produces growth in your homeschoolers. Here are four ways that homeschooling cultivates growth:

• Homeschoolers can focus on their physical health. 
• Homeschoolers can develop thick skin and resilience. 
• Homeschoolers can set goals and reach achievements.
• Homeschoolers experience an educational journey, not an educational system. 

Homeschooling Produces Growers

First off, homeschoolers can focus on their physical health. At Nxt Era, we encourage families to pursue their health. Because homeschoolers have more time, this makes room for more physical activities. Homeschoolers can learn physical household skills to strengthen themselves, both mentally and physically. Also, homeschoolers have more time to play and exercise. Whether this involves playing basketball or digging outside, homeschoolers can grow because of homeschooling. 

When facing homeschool backlash, homeschoolers grow. These negative interactions produce thick skin and resilience. When questioned, homeschoolers have to use critical thinking and inner strength to provide answers. Although unpleasant, these interactions help homeschoolers build confidence and communication skills. Overall, homeschoolers develop growth because of these resilience-producing experiences. 

Next, homeschoolers can set goals and reach achievements. Whether they want to read 50 books in a year or change the oil in their car, homeschoolers can use initiative to set goals and achieve them. This process of goal-setting and achieving produces growth. Homeschoolers have to learn life lessons and experience new things to achieve goals, which creates memories and a rich life. 

Finally, homeschoolers grow naturally because of how homeschooling works. Homeschoolers don’t have to learn under fluorescent lights or surrounded by kids of the same age. They get to experience the real world daily. Homeschoolers will grow just because they learn from an educational journey, not a systematic process. Public schooling produces workers, while homeschooling produces growers. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, homeschoolers grow just by being homeschooled. They get to experience life, focus on their physical health, communicate with resilience, and set goals. They also get to reach achievements and learn on an educational journey. I personally experienced this journey of growth while I was homeschooled. 

Is this something that you want for your own child? Dwell on these four ways today and explore if homeschooling is right for you. If you’re already homeschooling, dwell on these four reasons to encourage and motivate you as you homeschool. 

Remember, homeschooling produces growers. 

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- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)