Why do you home school

I am often asked why we home school Kenny Ray. And I tell them that we teach from a christian point of view, as well as wanting to be in control of what he is taught. When we first decided to do so was apprehensive, it was not about the quality of education that I was concerned about it was his development socially that concerned me. As I looked into it I was shocked to learn how many families were doing it. It has been one of the best decisions Tari and I ever made. It has been difficult at times and the thing that I feared most has never been a problem. In fact I think his social skills are better for it as his self esteem is very good. A couple of the parents in his boy scout troop could not believe that he was home schooled as he his very out going and confident as are his cousins. Tari has done a good job and when we need help my sister Lisa has a teaching degree is always there. It's kind of weird as I listen to other parents complain I hope my child doe's not get Mr. or Mrs. so and so next year they are a mean teacher or they complain that their child is failing this or that class. When Kenny Ray has a problem understanding a concept we can spend a day or week until he doe's understand. It is amazing at some of the answer's that I hear from other parents, but the one that really stands out in my mind was a parent said I could not stand to be with my child all day I felt really sorry for that person. It is always on my mind as how can I spend more time with my son.I cherish every moment, and I am sad to think

that my time with him is almost over it has gone by so fast. As a parent we owe it to our children to teach them to take care of themselves and their families and be kind to others.