I’ve received many a comment that prompted me to want to write on my process with the Homeschooling decision.

Firstly, I’ve always thought it sensible and school was rather a strange idea to me. I didn’t, however, think I would qualify as a  Homeschooler having left school myself at 15. So when I read a couple of years ago that it is legal and anyone can Homeschool, I was over the moon. My partners support only added to my elation and for the most part, I have had positive feedback from others. People are curious to know why, but they haven’t been condemning and that includes my parents. I am baffled that the first thing people think of is the socialization process. How will you socialise your child? That one has definitely come up, but let me count the ways. Too many possibilities to mention. (more…)