Has anyone ever said some version of this to you, “Why do you want to homeschool? Is that really a good idea?”

Because it’s one thing for a stranger to question your homeschool decision. But when it’s someone close to you - your mom, your sister, maybe your in-laws - well, that can hurt.

It...

One of the biggest things new homeschool parents fear is: What about socialization?

You might picture your child going from a classroom full of kids every day to suddenly sitting alone at the kitchen table, cut off from the world.

And that image probably feels isolating and maybe even a li...