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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Homeschool

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Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart.  It is for the determined, the committed, and the passionate.  But before jumping in with two feet, it can be helpful to ask yourself a few honest questions.  Discussing and sharing ideas and expectations with your family is a critical part to the homeschooling journey, as this is not a solo mission!  I answered these 10 questions myself to give you a frame of reference.  And the beautiful part of being a homeschooler is that all of our answers will and should look totally different.  The goal isn't to fit into a "autism homeschooler mold", but to find your sweet spot in a wide open world of possibilities...because that is what homeschooling offers at it's core - possibilities. 1.  Why do I want/need to homeschool?  Tremendous anxiety in public middle school caused behavioral problems, inability to learn, and stress at home. 2.  Strengths and weakness of your child S: Disciplined with sc...