HOMESCHOOL MYTH BUSTERS

<p>The worst homeschool myths make parents afraid to try homeschooling. This episode is here to put your mind at ease with a behind-the-scenes look at what homeschooling is <em>really </em>like. No, it's not all peaches and rainbows. But it isn't drudgery or non-stop frustration either! These six myths are legitimate fears, but don't let them keep you from homeschooling if you want to. All of these can be overcome. Tune in as your hosts Ximena and DeeDee dispel the exaggerations, stereotypes, and outright misinformation with facts and their own personal stories.<br> <br> Special thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</a> or <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples">download samples</a> at <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/">bookshark.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>QUOTABLES</strong></p> <p>Ximena: "Homeschool allows you the freedom to step off the highway of learning and take a more scenic route along the dirt road. ... You're not on this conveyor belt of education, where everybody's the same. No, no. You are taking the scenic route. You're learning the way <em>you </em>learn. You're homeschooling your way, guys."</p> <p>Ximena: "And your kids can end up being sheltered and weird if you raise them up that way, but that can happen even if they go to regular school."</p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p>02:16 MYTH 1: You are a <em>parent </em>not a <em>teacher, </em>so you're not <em>qualified </em>to teach your children.</p> <p>04:32 MYTH 2: Homeschooled children don't get as good of an education as traditionally schooled children.</p> <p>05:35 MYTH 3: Homeschoolers have a hard time getting into college.</p> <p>06:18 MYTH 4: Homeschoolers miss out on sports and on other important social activities like school theater or prom.</p> <p>07:13 MYTH 4: Homeschooled kids are sheltered and unsocialized, and therefore weird.</p> <p>08:58 MYTH 6: Homeschooling is too expensive.</p> <p>17:59 MYTH 1 DEBUNKED: You've been