Laurie and I began homeschooling in 1999. Our primary motivation was greater flexibility in our schedule. We wanted to be able to spend more time connecting with my Mom who was battling terminal cancer at the time. Our kids have some very special memories of their Grandma that will always be treasured.

Looking back, we initially figured that homeschooling would be a temporary option, but it ended up working out so well for our family that we kept at it. Almost all of the credit goes to my exceptionally capable wife who is a truly gifted teacher. Our kids have benefited much because of her dedication.

We realize that homeschooling isn’t necessarily the best option for every family, but in our case, it has brought many rewards and blessings. We continue to be extremely grateful for the freedom to pursue it.

Al Mohler has an interesting blog post today indicating that it’s still on the rise: A Major Force in Education - Homeschooling in America
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