As a new homeschool mum the overarching feeling that I could do better was a joy stealer to my day-week-month. My expectation for my day was a truly an impossible expectation. I had superwoman standards and was only a Lois Lane. Over the years I have identified some of these myths and I hope to expand more on these in a few more posts.
10 Unrealistic Homeschool Expectations
- That I can work hard the whole day accomplishing all the household tasks and never get a minute to myself
- That if I can do it I should do it
- That I should be able to run 4-6 hours of exciting activities for my children to do
- That my children should never be bored
- That I should do interesting science experiments daily or at least once a week
- That my children will always enjoy their lessons (or never enjoy their lessons)
- That my house will always look tidy
- That I should be available for all who want me
- I should not be tired
- That I have it all together
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