Some days I am pretty certain Susan and I were separated at birth. She has posted another installment of her reflections on home education. These are written from the perspective of having now grown children. To me, these are some of the very best kinds of reflections. They have the benefit of hindsight and the fruits of her labor are evident now. In other words, when women in her position speak – listen to them.
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Among this post’s gems:

Homeschooling is really not the difficult, complex, scary thing some people make it out to be. It doesn’t require a degree, complicated plans, paperwork, and tedious record keeping. It can be simple, relaxed, and lovely.

this one really hit home this week:

Keep learning yourself, even if it’s about just one thing-

and this one reminds me of what I am forever reminding myself – Be what you want them to be. Because….

Because, besides prayer, the three most powerful tools in a homeschooling parent’s toolkit are:

1. Example
2. Example
3. Example

There is more. Go see.