[Bayli Maria]

I don't have any children, I'm only 18. But I've always, like, since I was 12, planned on homeschooling my children when I do have them. I'm going to college to get a degree in education, so I can have a job before I have children, so I have a degree that proves I know what I'm doing, because I know some people will argue about it, and so if for some reason I ever don't have another income, such as my husband passed or became ill, I have a degree to fall back on. But I want to know what it's ACTUALLY like, not what my inexperienced ideas and expectations hope for.Thank you!!

[Positive.Vibrations.]

Wow. You sound like you have your head on straight. Good for you.I hs my 2 boys since the beginning. They're 12 & 11 now. I don't have a degree but I love books and I've learned on my own since I was 13. Luckily we live in a state that doesn't require much so we have freedom to do what we'd like. It was pretty confusing in the beginning of our schooling. I had to figure things out myself and just try different things to see if they fit us. I had no support nor did I know anyone else who's hsing so I was all alone. Some days were very frustrating for both my boys and I, some days are pure joy. It takes a lot of work on a mother's part. Now a days there are so many online groups, you can easily find someone to get advice or information. I know now that in about Feb./March, we all get a little stir-crazy and it's time to stir the pot a little. I'm so glad we came this way. Sometimes I wish I could just send them away from me; let someone else take care of them. ;-) But in the end, I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. I'm glad to have a great relationship with my boys.