Both my wife and I are homeschool graduates and now homeschool parents . Critics of homeschooling, both then and now, have questioned the family’s ability to properly socialize their children. However, these accusations have consistently rung hollow, as homeschool families are nothing if not creative, overcoming this challenge through the creation of homeschool co-ops and support groups. For my family, these outlets have become an essential part of our homeschool.
Since our children were in upper elementary school , my wife and I have been co-teachers: my role is the main planner for our homeschool program, along with teaching some of the classes, and my wife is the implementer and school counselor (a sorely-needed position when the children are dealing with assignment deadlines o