quandary
Quandary: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
The above definition is definitely the feeling I have had over the past month or so…we are seriously considering homeschooling for our children. This is nothing new to our family. My husband, along with his 6 siblings were homeschooled and we homeschooled Ellie for one year (kindergarten, yes, I know not entirely a challenge). I have made pros and cons lists…visited a co-op, chatted with homeschoolers, fantasized, idealized, researched and I am still stumped.
What’s wrong with me? And yes, my kids are pretty much on board with it. And no, there is not a dramatic reason why we have started thinking about it.
I feel consumed and paralyzed and guilty…
Okay, I’m glad I got this off my mind and shared with you all. That’s it!
i hear your quandary. my son is due to begin kindergarten in september, and i am still not settled about the situation. i go back and forth ALL the time. we’ve decided to let him give it a go at school and then take his lead. i have a feeling he may lead us back to homeschooling, but he could surprise me and flourish, i have no idea. i have had to resign myself to making this decision one day at a time, and knowing that we trust ourselves enough to know when and if we need to make a different choice… best wishes to you while in the process, i often have wondered how other parents make the decision how to school their child, and know its no easy one. you’ll be in my thoughts!