A perennial problem for homeschoolers is socialization—too much of it! At least, there are too many opportunities. Today’s homeschoolers can direct their students’ educations without ever reading a teacher’s guide. Everybody is outsourcing—are we throwing our babies out with the bathwater? Outside classes can be valuable, no doubt! But much of the data on homeschooling is founded on the radical concept of a parent and student doing the work together—at home—even if the parent is not an expert. You don’t have to spend megabucks—let’s talk about staying home and a quality education!

Marji McIlvaine & husband Rick homeschooled for 26 years in four states and are now officially retired as homeschool parents. All six children have graduated from homeschooling, half are college graduates or students or working. Marji’s heart is to encourage other parents in the homeschool journey. She served on the board of Henderson County Homeschool Association for 20 years, administers the Woodcock-Johnson test in WNC, teaches homeschoolers online and in person with My Fun Science online academy and Classical Scholars Tutorials in WNC. Marji also tutors students with reading difficulties. She has a passion for foreign languages, science, writing, history and, oh, the whole of God’s incredible creation.

Staying Home to Homeschool—What a Concept! Must We Outsource?

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