Homeschooling high school - Doing is More ... - Education - EzineMark

Doing homeschooling is more important than planning homeschooling.

I am a bit of a planner by nature. I love to plan. Implementing.... not so much. But it is the real doing of homeschooling that is the necessary part. You can plan all day long, but if you do not actually do the work, it would not matter. It reminds me of the Parable of the Two Sons.

Matthew 21: 28-32
The Parable of the Two Sons

"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard. '

" 'I will not, ' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.

"Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir, ' but he did not go.

"Which of the two did what his father wanted? "

"The first, " they answered.

Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.

For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
There are some homeschoolers who feel called by God to homeschool, and are dragged kicking and screaming into this lifestyle screaming like the first son, "Noooooooo!!! " If they do the work of homeschooling, they will be successful.

Other parents are called to homeschooling and respond by saying, "Sure! No problem! " They may plan and plan, invest in curriculum, not to mention pay for supplemental experiences.

But if they get too distracted by their active lives, and do not actually perform the work of homeschooling, then they are not truly carrying out what the Father wanted them to do. Any time you plan and plan, but then never actually do the work, then you have missed the mark.

Doing is more necessary than planning. It is not easier and it is not more fun - at least not for me! But it is certainly the most important part.

Keep in mind, when you feel stressed with the "doing" part, you could be attempting too much. In the event you see that you are in this situation, here are a few things you can do.

Cut back a little. Lower your sights.
Look for duplication and reduce it
Find the subjects that your students really delight in and focus your attention there. They will likely learn more if they are excited about the topic
Cut back on the non-school activities. Look at your appointment calendar and start pruning.
Frequently the path to homeschooling success is by doing less, rather than more. Try these recommendations and see if you can improve your success.

Source: http://education.ezinemark.com/homeschooling-high-school-doing-is-more-crucial-than-planning-18de39fcffc.html

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