The Dreaded “Privilege”

The start of the new school year brings the inevitable clash of homechool life vs. school life.

The homeschool community is now twice the size it was when I posted this on social media.

In its doubled population, homeschooling has also doubled its diversity. Many families use both homeschooling and government schooling.

It’s not an insult to schoolers to celebrate the advantages of homeschooling. I went to 13 years of public school and my father was consistent in his criticism of it. I was sent there with eyes wide open and learned enough to break out of the system for my own family’s sake.

Recently I read a few comments about what a privilege it is to be able to homeschool. I agree. It is the greatest privilege and honor to be able to take on this difficult task. I imagine the schooled family also thinks it is a privilege to have two incomes, to see the services their taxes go toward, and to not be repeatedly asked to explain their educational choices.

We each have infinite privilege, the only limit is in our imagination. Be confident in your choices and be happy for those who are confident in theirs.