Recently someone whose opinion I value & respect, commented on the phrase “education for life” saying that it sounded more like “life coaching” than “homeschooling”. Hmmm, food for thought, said I.

After chewing on it, I replied:

“Actually, in my mind, homeschooling is life coaching – preparing & equipping our kids for life, which in my mind is waaay more than academics. Teach them how to learn & when life hits them in the face, they’ll know how to find the information they need. Also, teaching them about character, integrity, good work ethics, spending & saving etc…In my opinion, not every kid needs Algebra, Chemistry, Calculus, etc. Some do, depending on their individual “bent”, some don’t. But all of them need to know how to be productive citizens, parents, individuals.”

I realized that, that has become my homeschool philosophy and each year into it, I believe it more strongly.

Question: What did you learn in highschool that stayed with you, that has proven to be of practical value in your adult life?

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