186 // Handling Homeschool Opposition: Overcoming Criticism from Family & Friends
Have you ever experienced opposition from extended family when it comes to homeschooling your children? Especially your special needs, neurodiverse, or gifted child? It can be tough to stand confidently behind your homeschooling and health decisions, while also addressing potential hurt feelings from those closest to you. As parents, we want the best for our kids, and homeschooling can provide a unique and tailored education for each child. But what do you do when extended family members don't quite understand or support your choice? The Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling, which we also apply to our lifestyle, emphasizes a holistic education that recognizes the uniqueness of each child and aims to provide a tailored learning experience. Homeschooling can offer a unique and personalized education for special needs, neurodiverse, or gifted children, aligning with the core philosophy of Charlotte Mason. (Here is some free GOLD on this topic!