Another Homeschooler not just “cleaning toilets”

A few years ago, Brad graduated from Bridgeway Academy having completed a college prep program. Although unsure of his future, he planned to attend a nearby university as an undeclared major. He had truly enjoyed his course in Economics and thought he might enjoy going into the business field. However, after growing up in New Brunswick and enjoying the wonders of the Bay of Fundy, he also considered a career in Marine Biology.

This is step one in a ten part series on the ten steps to starting homeschooling.  To skip to step two, scroll to the bottom of the page.

Step One-Commit to Consistency

1. Be sure to commit to a full year-one year at a time. For many first time homeschoolers, the thought of years of running a homeschool can be daunting-in some cases, so much so that they have trouble making the decision. And although we believe that you will continue for years to come, your level of commitment should be one year at a time–one full year.

I am certain most homeschoolers have been following the disturbing battle that homeschool families in Germany are fighting. Freedoms have been stripped away, families must fear losing their children if they continue to homeschool, and children have been torn from their homes without warning.

The climate appears to be getting worse and families are facing difficult decisions every day.