{"id":582,"date":"2014-12-27T22:28:02","date_gmt":"2014-12-28T05:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happyhomeschooling.com\/?page_id=582"},"modified":"2015-07-03T12:47:58","modified_gmt":"2015-07-03T18:47:58","slug":"homeschool-lab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyhomeschooling.com\/site\/homeschool-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifteen Years of Research in the Homeschool \u201cLab\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"man-216985_1280\"As a \u201cresearch associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations\u201d, some days my research seems more productive than others. My younger lab assistants continually challenge my theories. My able teen-age lab assistants are truly helpful and quick to point out where I can improve. Of course, research in the field (excursions to the science center, camping trips, park days, etc.) is always great fun.\u00a0Preliminary \u201clab reports\u201d from my 15 year experiment has given me the courage to stay in the laboratory and keep on experimenting.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the lessons I\u2019ve learned:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increase tolerance for noise, confusion, dirty walls, and unclean windows. The great \u201cunmaker\u201d is far superior to all of my attempts at organization. Patricia Clafford put it so well: \u201cThe work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won\u2019t wait while you do the work.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Make a conscious decision ask yourself over and over, \u201cDoes this really matter<\/strong>?\u201d and only give energy to things that really do matter. I truly believe I have enough time to do what is most important.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Catch your children doing right things. Nothing improves a child\u2019s hearing more than praise.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Remember\u2014you are not having \u201cschool at home.\u201d You are choosing a different way. Experiment with your options and your confidence will grow.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cTrust your children!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Take time to pursue your own interests. Be a role model of a true homeschooler\u2014discovering in your own areas of interest.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Have your own quiet time daily<\/strong>. Be strict about \u201cMom\u2019s Time\u201d. Daily fill up your own cup so you are more patient with those who are so demanding.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Interruptions always happen\u2014plan enough time for them.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make a \u201cWhat NOT to do\u201d list to help you in prioritizing or putting \u201cFIRST THINGS FIRST\u201d. No matter how hard you try, you never will get it all done.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ask: \u201cWhat is most important during this season of my life?\u201d Choosing between two good things is much needed skill in an era full of wonderful opportunities. One thing that helps me is to go to a quiet place and ask myself, \u201cWhat is happening to me because of what I am choosing to spend my life on? Am I becoming a better person because of choosing this activity?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do not compare yourself with others. Let go of self-condemnations<\/strong> that come with judging yourself by other\u2019s standards. You are unique. Your home based education will be uniquely.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your individual worth is not dependent upon your performance or the performance of your children. Understanding this is key to allowing your children the freedom to teach themselves what they need to know.<\/p>\n

These are some of the important things I have learned in my Homeschool Laboratory. I\u2019m sure you could sit down and compose your own list. \u00a0We\u2019re all still learning what works and what doesn\u2019t work as well. So, put on that white lab coat and have a great day in your \u201cLab\u201d!<\/p>\n

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by Cyndy and Mark Weiss of Richmond, Washington, homeschooling parents of 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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