Myth 04: I don’t have enough time to homeschool
Adding more on your plate is difficult and many times overwhelming to even move forward. Society today has us running at a pace that seems almost impossible to take the time to slow down and readjust. Growing up, we followed a routine, being told what school and what teacher we were assigned to. Being babysat for 40 hrs per week was a normal way of life giving room for our parents to work and do other things. Now we are rethinking the education system, while still working, without the luxury of the 40 hr babysitting program called the education system...and we are overwhelmed trying to juggle it all.
It is possible to homeschool AND work. But it would be unfair to say things in your life will fall into place without making any adjustments to your current schedule. Homeschooling is a noble sacrifice made for your children and family. Napoleon Hill says, "Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness." Prioritizing time and resources to raising up your children outside of the traditional education system is absolutely a sacrifice, but so worth the reward of a well rounded, values driven, confident and secure adult ready to run their race.
Some practical ways to make homeschooling work for someone where a dual income is required could be rethinking your school week. For example; your school days could be Friday- Monday; instead of the typical homeschool week of Monday-Thursday. Could you join a pod and swap childcare hours with another family? There are so many creative ways to work and homeschool without compromising either side.
Books
The Four Hour School Day by: Durenda Wilson
The Miracle Morning: by Hal Elrod
The Compound Effect by: Darren Hardy
Hold Onto Your Kids by: Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté
Articles/Websites
1% Better Everyday- James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, describes how a change in habits can change your life.