Marking A Milestone In Our Children's Education

As of today, my wife and I have began home schooling our eldest daughter, Bethany, 17. We have studied the move for three years and now is the time.

Being a former student and teacher in this school system, I am fully aware of the pluses and minuses.

Bethany is a straight A student and also works part-time. She's involved in many community activities and makes blankets for Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.

Her educational goals are clearcut and focused. Having the good graces of her mother, I am sure our daughter will succeed in her chosen field.

Bethany, we're proud of you.

Mom and Dad (Rick & Dana)

This is her junior year at high school. She got a late start because of how her birthday fell.

She plans to attend IU after finishing her high school through IU home study. She has almost all her credits to graduate this year, but wants to take more foreign language and biology first.

Funny thing is, after all the careful planning, we expected a long process to withdraw her. It took less than a minute. Indiana has one rule governing home schooling- keep attendance records.

Of course that can cause alot of problems for many. The chiropracter in town home schools his children. None of them can tie their shoes or read. The oldest is 15! And they have no idea how to interact socially. I don't believe that's going to serve those children in years to come.

Our oldest son, Zack (15), said "Who wants to stay home all day?" :?D