Homeschooling Myths: What I Thought About Homeschool Kids (Before I Became a Homeschool Parent)

Spoiler alert: I was wrong.

What Comes to Mind When You Think of a Homeschooled Child?

If you had asked me five years ago what I pictured when I thought of a homeschooled child, I probably would have laughed and said a feral cat with a juice box.

I envisioned a wild little human, untethered from structure, probably living on a farm, with parents who made life decisions based on moon phases or astrology charts.

Let’s just say — I had thoughts about homeschooling. And they weren’t flattering.

My Misconceptions About Homeschooling

Like many people, I believed traditional schools were unmatched in their ability to educate children.

Schools had:

Trained teachers
Carefully crafted curriculum
Libraries and resources
Socialization opportunities
Sports, music, art, and more

How could homeschooling possibly compete?

I genuinely thought that removing a child from the traditional school system would limit their opportunities — academically, socially, and developmentally.

Boy, was I wrong.

What I’ve Learned as a Homeschool Parent

The reality I’ve come to discover is this:

Homeschooled children aren’t feral.

They’re free.

Free to be kids for as long as possible.
Free to follow their curiosity.
Free to learn about what sparks their imagination — without the limits of grade levels or standardized tests.

The Homeschool Parent Commitment

Choosing homeschooling doesn’t mean less responsibility — it means more.

As homeschool parents, we’ve made a promise:

To give our children access to quality resources — books, online courses, tutors, and experiences.
To ensure they are exposed to diverse ideas, cultures, and beliefs.
To teach them how to think — not just what to think.

We use every tool available — from YouTube tutorials by expert teachers to hands-on field trips to museums, libraries, and local programs.

Our children learn about history, religion, art, science, and real-life skills — all woven together in a way that aligns with their pace and interests.

Homeschooling is Not Less — It’s More

Homeschooling isn’t about sheltering kids from the world — it’s about giving them the tools to explore it fully.

It’s about:

A one-on-one teacher-to-student ratio
A flexible, customized curriculum
Space to develop passions and skills
A childhood filled with connection, curiosity, and freedom

We’re not depriving our kids of opportunities — we’re creating new ones.

Final Thoughts: Why We Chose Homeschooling

Homeschooling is not for everyone — and that’s okay. But I can tell you from experience, the kids I once imagined as “feral homeschoolers” are actually some of the most curious, compassionate, and well-rounded people I’ve met.

They aren’t missing out.

They’re leaning in — to life, to learning, and to becoming exactly who they’re meant to be.