When I was young, there was definitely a stereotype around homeschoolers. Maybe you still have a picture in your head of what all homeschooling families are like. Here’s the truth: there’s no one type.
What you’ll get from this post
- Why the old homeschool stereotype doesn’t hold up
- How different homeschool families really are
- Why that variety is a good thing for kids
Homeschool families are all over the map
Did you know some homeschooling families are Christian and some are not? Some are pro-government and some are not. It’s just all over the map, with tons of different backgrounds and types of families.
Freedom is the point
What’s really cool is that homeschooling is such a freedom thing. There are tons of different curriculums and different ways every family can homeschool their kids, and still turn out “a really brilliant creative smart human.” It’s just really neat to see.
So if the stereotype is what’s holding you back, know that you get to decide what homeschooling looks like for your family.
Key takeaways
- The homeschool stereotype from years ago doesn’t fit most families today.
- Homeschoolers come from many faiths, beliefs and backgrounds.
- There are tons of curriculums and ways to homeschool, and kids can thrive with any of them.
Curious what homeschooling looks like for us? Come hang out with our crew on YouTube. Subscribe to The Johnson Crew on YouTube.
FAQ
Are all homeschool families religious?
No. Some homeschooling families are Christian and some are not. They come from all kinds of backgrounds.
Is there one right way to homeschool?
No. There are tons of curriculums and approaches, and every family can find their own way.
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Full transcript
When I was young there was definitely a stereotype around homeschoolers and maybe you still sort of have a vision in your head of what like all homeschooling families are like but did you know that some homeschooling families are Christian some are not some are pro-government some are not um it's just all over the map tons of different backgrounds types of families and what's really cool is that homeschooling is such a freedom thing that there's tons of different types of curriculums different ways that every family can homeschool their kids
And still turn out a really brilliant creative smart human and it's just really neat to see