THE UNCENSORED REASONS WE DECIDED TO HOMESCHOOL||PART 1

Todays video is one very near and dear to my heart. I am sharing with you my original list of reasons I wanted to homeschool my children, when I made the decision withdraw them from public school a few years ago. I will share why I continue to homeschool my kids in a future video. I hope this video encourages someone out there, to listen to the call on their heart.
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[@Silly-Little-Mama]

7:41 reasons start.

[@lorrainepennington3211]

So helpful! Thank you.

[@JoyfulNoiseLiving]

Thank you for being courageous! I chose to homeschool for the same reasons!! I never had kids in public school, but I WAS a public school teacher. I wanted to “change the system” for better as a teacher, but I realized God was calling me to just focus on my own children. Best decision I’ve made. ☺️ I look forward to your part 2!

[@GraceandGrit]

Joyful Noise Living Thankyou for sharing! I love hearing from teachers in public school, turned teachers at home! Your Insight is one of my favorites!

[@natashamarie523]

You were “that mom on KZbin” for me. We began homeschooling because of the events of 2020, but God had been working on my heart through your videos many years beforehand. I just came across this today, and I wanted to thank you for showing me that I am more than capable to do this for my children. You are a light and a walking example to so many through this platform, probably many more than you realize. ❤️

[@holdenerfamily7921]

Oooo, good list. I saw homeschoolers at church when I was a kid and decided it was for me. When my husband proposed (huge surprise) I asked if he’d pay for 5 homeschoolers. He said yes. I said yes. 14 years later we’re still going strong. Good for you!

[@alisonhall2412]

Thank you so much for sharing and posting this video. I'm planning to put my notice in at work today and begin homeschooling my upcoming 3rd grade daughter starting in July. I'm super nervous, anxious & excited. Please send prayers my way today!

[@alisonhall2412]

Melissa Hutchins thank you so much!!

[@peoplegetready1021]

Alison Hall, May the Lord strengthen you and give you the wisdom in each step you have to take. I started homeschooling 2 years ago and I am so glad we followed what the Lord was calling us to do.

[@abbigailgutierrez6880]

Praying for you! This was our first year after public school and let me tell you best decision we made. You got this!

[@GraceandGrit]

Alison Hall praying for you as you begin your journey! I had all those same feelings! Your daughter is blessed by you!

[@kristinsearight3813]

I pulled mine out middle of 3rd (she should have been 4th). We’ve slacked a lot. She’s refused a lot yet we’ve still gained a grade level in math. Don’t be nervous ☺️ we’re flying by the seat of our pants and she isn’t totally damaged yet. If anything her curiosity is coming back. Most days she refuses because she hates school but the days are lessening. Oh and check out Khan Academy. It was a lifesaver that first month or so. Still is! Emma loves it.

[@briannamaddux1840]

I needed this video!! We are pulling our kindergarten student out as soon as he finishes out this school year (2 weeks left) and homeschooling him & our 4 year old because of the education system as a whole and they keep wanting to label my kindergarten student as having ADHD which I believe is way over diagnosed and medication is overly given to kids for this but what they really need is a simplified childhood and education! It's been on my heart since before I had children to homeschool. But I kept letting all the fears control my decisions. I am still afraid but I am finally at peace that this is what God wants me to do and He will guide me through this new journey! You're doing a fabulous job Momma!!! An inspiration to many!

[@JoyfulNoiseLiving]

Brianna Maddux I so agree!! ADHD is way over diagnosed and medication is not needed so young! Kids need to be kids and learn through play. And grow in their “sit down and listen” skills. It takes time :)

[@GraceandGrit]

I relate so much to your comment, I didn’t obey at first! Praying for you sweet lady!

[@elizabethking6796]

I also agree that ADHD is over diagnosed. I was diagnosed at age 7 and was put on medication because I had so much energy & it distracted the other children. Medication is NOT what high-energy/hyper children need; what they need is to have a flexible schedule that allows for many running around the room breaks & a parent/teacher that has patience. "ADHD"/hyper children simply don't fit in a school-shaped box - they need a different kind of environment to thrive.

[@elizabethking6796]

My mother wanted to homeschool me because she knew all of these things, but couldn't because she was a single parent that had to go to work. I feel so grateful that my husband is so supportive of our choice to homeschool our daughter. I get to stay home with her & teach her the Christ-oriented, confidence-building and laid-back way that will best benefit her. Thank you, Jesus. ♥

[@cariesmamalife4428]

Only 6 minutes in and I’m in tears ! I feel so lead to homeschool my children. My oldest is 4 and would be starting preschool in the fall and I have been feeling so heavily lately that public school is not for our family. Your words have confirmed what I have been praying about! Thank you for being obedient and speaking what the Holy Spirit has lead you to say!

[@AT-ov2wi]

Amen, answer that call, it's hard at first but you get used to it after a few months and then you are so grateful you did!

[@MsLiosha]

Thank you for sharing. I'm currently in a tug of war within myself to homeschool my son. I'm single, work a fix full time schedule, but all the arrows seem to point in the direction of homeschooling. My son is 12 and struggles in the traditional school setting. He processes information a little slower than most teachers are willing to slow down. And his need for movement is great! But everything you said reasonated with me.

[@Jetsi79]

MsLiosha Hi! My son is 12 and I’m wanting to homeschool as well. Were you able to homeschool your son?

[@BlueEyedSkinner]

New subscriber! I honestly don't know how anyone could disagree with the heart behind any of this. I hear a lot that about not over sheltering your kids. But I've honestly never heard "My mom spent too much time with, had too many conversations with me, or made too many memories with me." I have on the flip side seem many broken hearts that needed encouragement and support that a school wasn't able to give them. We have to remember, some of us live in areas with fantastic schools, and some of us do not. I was homeschooled my whole life, and because of family circumstances, my mom really wasn't very involved with me the way I needed her. I hope to give my girls not only an education, but a relationship and a confidence to tackle whatever they want.

[@danyelg9810]

i teared up when you said to "answer that call" because i feel it on my heart and i have since i was pregnant with my first. I'm just struggling with my own insecurities and doubting myself lately. Thank you for this❤

[@erikadiaz5095]

you're "The mom on youtube" for me that is totally inspiring me to make the change to homeschool my boys. thank you!!

[@GraceandGrit]

Erika Diaz so thankful to be “that” person!

[@ShardaeRenee]

Yes! I pulled my 1st grader from our school district because of the system not the school or the teachers. They were both so great and so supportive of our decision to homeschool.

[@thebigredbarn9143]

Yes! Exactly what I needed! My husband and I have decided to start homeschooling this fall. Our girls will be in 2nd & 3rd grades and we have a 1 year old son. I hear you, mama! God has called me to do this and I had been trying to ignore it for a long time. I had the anxiety, the stress, what will people think and on and on. Luckily God is persistent and He kept calling me 1and I have listened. We made our decision to go forth with homeschooling just this weekend and I feel at peace. ... and very excited :) A lot of the reasons I want to homeschool, you nailed it! They're rolling around in my mind somewhere but it was nice to hear a "list" to organize those thoughts. Thanks so much from a newbie homeschool mom!

[@GraceandGrit]

Charissa Stumpf yes! The call never leaves! We serve a persistent God!

[@homeschoolmomof2707]

Love all your reasons! I enjoy being my boys, letting them stay kids as long as possible! Plus I can teach them godly values and take them places not always possible when in school! :-)

[@grumpyj2698]

My son started high school today. My wife and l both didn't sleep well at all last night. Bullying and 36 kids to one teacher in his math class and he didn't get any of the classes that he wanted because he is not in to sports. It's been a long stressful day at work for me. He has been on my mind all day.

[@W3ird0R4nd0mness]

I always tell ppl that I loved my oldest daughter’s kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. Homeschool just works much better for our lifestyle.

[@laraland9963]

I wouldn’t worry about such a large disclaimer at the start. All reasonable people would be understanding that these are your own personal reasons for homeschooling. Unfortunately some people will always criticise, but I wouldn’t worry about them. You do you! Great video btw xx

[@TheFlockAus]

Thank you for this!! This is my heart. We’ve just started this journey and we are loving your honest vlogs!

[@chrystalclune7436]

I absolutely love this video! We are just wrapping up our first year of homeschooling and I have watched your videos since my beginning- I was originally inspired because you were also using sonlight, I still leave your videos feeling inspired and uplifted! It’s been so rewarding for me to look back to when I felt that scary pulling on my heart and we took the plunge into homeschooling. It’s been such a memorable year and we are continuing for next year! Thank you for sharing your heart. I always feel like your videos are genuine and I appreciate that and love that about your channel 💕

[@tashiba-thejoyfulwarrior6445]

Ashleeeeee!!! Yeeeessss!! This is by far my favorite video you’ve done. I agree with you 💯%. Great job. You have perfectly articulated how we moms feel. 💗

[@VoodooCrab]

This was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing! It made my heart sing! Looking forward to Part 2.

[@ReesyZA]

Thank you!! I needed this, I've been feeling the pull/call since my first was born 7 years ago and with way our life has changed a financial reason has actually opened the door and even though business is poor my heart is so full and happy. I agree with almost every single point, I must remember to write them down so I can also look back at them. I wrote to my 2 kids schools today letting them know our plans and we aren't coming back next term. Bless you and your family!

[@juliacarvalho3397]

Awesome video! Thank you SO much for being REAL and sharing your reasons, I really appreciate it!! :)

[@faithandbulletjournals]

Your courage is amazing and such a light to me! Thank you for being so open and honest! This has definitely helped support me with my decision.

[@dalitzasanchez5067]

This video is 2 years old and I just started homeschooling my 6 grader for the very reasons you highlighted. Thank you for being courageous, I appreciate you!

[@snowps1]

What math are you using for Middle school?

[@amberwilliams6621]

Thank you for sharing your heart. I could sense your emotions through this video and had such a connection with your fears and reasons. I have been wrestling with this "calling" and we have decided to start our homeschool journey the next school year!!! This is such a SCARY process and so many unknowns but we are excited and I look forward to diving into all your great advice. Thank you for encouraging all us new homeschool moms.

[@ourserenelife4321]

Thank you for sharing! All of your reasons ring true in our homeschool as well. We are just finishing our 2nd year and I understand completely answering the call. It’s not always easy but I believe what God has called us to do, He will provide a way.

[@GraceandGrit]

OurSereneLife amen!

[@ashleylindsey1829]

Amen girl!!!! Thank you for being raw with your feelings- I know that is hard. You can't please them all, but I totally agree with you!!!!! Your list is right there with mine.

[@Angela-ny2uz]

Amen! We have been Homeschooling from the beginning and I know that this is for sure a calling. When we face so much scrutiny for our lifestyle we have to be willing to defend it with a strong foundation. Thank you for sharing!

[@dancingdog78]

Thank you, I needed to see this today. I have been struggling with the decision to homeschool. This video came up just after I said a prayer asking for clarity.

[@corleyms]

Thank you for sharing the list! I feel like you've touched on bits each of those reason previously but nice to hear it all at once as a sort of manifesto.

[@AwayWeRoam]

Thank you for sharing this! For someone who is starting their official homeschool journey this fall I love the idea of writing details of my "why" before I get started.

[@leilacastillo8241]

I loved this video! Thank you for the encouragement, I can relate to the tug at my heart. We share many of the same reasons, thank you once again, I needed to watch this. God Bless you.

[@777yana]

Thank you for sharing!!! I really appreciate you putting out these strong points of why you started homeschooling! I felt like you were reading our reasons of starting homescholling... :)

[@briannecrabtree5805]

Thank you!! We are struggling with what to do about school. 🙌 thank you for your openness

[@1amy.martinez]

Thank you, thank you for sharing!!!! Definitely great to hear, love your transparency and honesty. Such an encouragement to fellow homeschoolers!!!!!

[@moments_peace]

Thanks for sharing! I totally agree! We homeschool for a lot of those same reasons and more! Looking forward to your next video. Blessings!

[@angelahagemeyer698]

I felt like you were speaking for me! I have so many similar reasons why we homeschool. God bless you on your journey! Hang tough. And thank you for your review of The Good and Beautiful!

[@ashleyr9726]

Thank you so much for sharing. Those are my reasons as well. Pulling out my oldest 2 that will be going into 4th and 1st to start homeschool in the fall. I love their elementary school so much, but couldn't ignore the reasons why homeschooling would be so much better for them and the rest of my kids. I can't wait for part 2.

[@kristinasmith2376]

Thank you for sharing this! A great reminder and encouragement to stay the course! Thank you!

[@consideritalljoy7960]

Thank you for sharing. I'm feeling 'the call' / pull for these same reasons! I'll be subscribing, and moving on to 'part 2'. I am greatly encouraged, God Bless!

[@kspiller737]

Oh my goodness I can absolutely relate to your feelings! The tug on my heart is such a strong feeling it's certainly not just my own feelings and desire! We're a new homeschooling family. I feel the same about every single point of yours!! Thanks for your videos I really appreciate what you do!

[@tparentful]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing! Tears flowing for me as I heard this as I'm also scared to homeschool... but all your reasons rang true for me and exactly the encouragement I needed. Your openness and being vulnerable is so appreciated. ❤️

[@monicachen-ryan7268]

I love! Love! Love! That you shared your fears with your viewers. I had the same fears as you. I had homeschooled my two kids when they were younger, but because of fear I sent them to school. This year I decided to homeschooling them after they spent 5 years in traditional schools. It has been a scary choice and I am still struggling with my fears. To hear you voice similar fears gives me courage to stay the course. Thank you for being brave. :)

[@brandicole2007]

Thanks for posting! I THOROUGHLY enjoy your videos! I appreciate you taking the time to post videos to help people like me who just started homeschooling out.

[@angelia26]

I just came across this video of yours and I am so grateful that I did! I have been homeschooling my 5 year old son this year for his TK year, have been struggling with my reasons and considering sending him to school next year and wow you have encouraged me so much! Thank you for being real and sharing your heart with us all.

[@kita3256]

Every single of your reasons, are my reasons!!! God calls us , we must answer...It is such a strong calling one that I couldn't run away from. Blessings!

[@AD-lc8pw]

I can feel and sense and read the conviction continents and oceans away and I LOVE IT! GOD will always watch over you and your family because you have been obedient and you didn't allow fear to stop you from obeying Him. You will never lack or run out of provision of any kind that you and your children/family need to support you on this wonderful journey! You can just tell that it was not a haphazard decision, prayer went into it and most importantly you heed the call! I know precisely how that feels. Man you encourage me! Love from South Africa!

[@kristiea3897]

Thank you for being so raw and open. You are very brave! We have a special circumstance as my husband and I have grown children who went thru the public system and we are so proud of them. We now have younger children who are just starting out in public school and I’ve been so lucky to have found John Gatto and Holt books - I wholeheartedly believe in what they say. So we are pulling our youngest out of school and I will be homeschooling them this fall. I am ready to pull them out today but I think I’ll wait until the school year ends. We’re in California -so much has changed with the “educational “ system. Thank you for your videos!

[@sable747]

Hi Ashley!! Aww! We are finishing our first year. I know that watching your channel has encouraged me and guided me in so many ways. I thank God for you! God is leading us to try public school again. I guess when we said:”year by year” we meant it. There have been some amazing conversations and experiences with my girls this year, I really found it hard to get “adult” time and self-care into my days. Blessings!!

[@carlyyianibas6188]

I am so glad I came across this video. This speaks to my heart. I had struggled the last two years with a pull on my heart to homeschool. This year we are finally pulling them out and teaching them at home. I am so excited for this journey! I am now subscribed to your channel and can't wait to watch more videos.

[@meganellephotography]

Thank you for having the courage to share. My experience and reasons for homeschooling resound with yours.

[@rseagulls100]

Thank you for sharing this. You pretty much read the list I had written down six years ago. You are a brave mama to share on here!! Have a wonderful week!!

[@heinz57mama]

I love your list. It's as if I wrote it myself. One of the struggles of homeschooling is self doubt. Sometimes it comes creeping up on you if you're doing the best teaching and if they are learning enough. I feel like being involved really helps you to see how much each child is flourishing. It also helps to see if they need extra help. Thanks for making this video and sharing your reasons why.

[@madeinhisimage468]

Your courage is amazing! I love your list! I know why I began but on the hard days and when asked, I fumble and forget. We’ve been homeschooling for 9 years and I’ve never thought to do this. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@lmaze1794]

I love what your doing ,Thank you for being Raw & honest! I been homeschooling both of my kids for a year now. & Its Great! Thanks again...

[@Alaskalove907]

Thank you for sharing your heart with the world!! I really appreciate you making this video. We are pulling our soon to be 1st grader out of public school and I am over the moon excited to also answer the call from God as well! Thanks again for sharing love, I really appreciate it!!

[@InkohoutsdesignBlogspot]

Big "Yes Girl" from me!!! My list looks just like yours! Thank you for sharing!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

Its wonderful that you have shared your heart with us! Most of everything thing on your list was/is on our list as well plus a few more. My first homeschool youtuber to watch was Nicci from Afarmhousefull, theunlikelyhomeschool and Jamarill Stuart at large family table.They helped me through all the how tos when I couldn't find the answer from others I knew personally. And I know many a new homeschooling moms will find your channel equally helpful! I believe sharing our hearts shows the world the strength of the Lord and the work he can do even in our weakness. Thanks for sharing, and what wonderful mom you are being for your children!! Blessings to you!

[@valerienitz3240]

Thank you for sharing your reason why you decided to homeschool. I agree with all your reasons and at times I have forgotten why we started to homeschool. Homeschooling can be hard on moms who are doing all the work with many children and dad away at work all the time. But, writing all your reason down so you don't forget is a great way to remember why you are doing this when the going gets tough. Thank your for your encouragement.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Love this! Love your courage and your vulnerability for this video. This is so needed and I love that you shared. Here’s a huge high five!!!! ✌🏻

[@GraceandGrit]

Awe thanks heather! Just finishing up watching your live now!

[@amandaherbert8563]

Love this video !! This relates to me so much ! We actually started to homeschool a year ago and I gave up not feeling adequate enough . I’ve felt this every day since then and have ordered the good and the beautiful to start homeschooling our four children again !! Thanks for all the videos very helpful!! Here’s to raising healthy happy children !!

[@SmileandTeachMe]

Thank you for this. My son is only 2, but I am already feeling the tug on my heart you mention. Your video is giving me more courage to begin this road in a few years.

[@SDaulton]

I love that you made a list and saved it! I’ve been struggling with whether or not to continue homeschooling, and it’s great to remember why I chose this path.

[@kmama6469]

We share many of the same reasons for our homeschooling! Great video! Thank you for making it!

[@EjKep]

I’m watching this video several years later while halfway thru my first year of homeschooling. THANK YOU for being courageous. Your list really resonated with me. God bless you sister!

[@SandraBiancoMusic]

Exactly this! Thank you for expressing it so well. I have also made a list because of your encouragement in this video. Thank you!

[@sarahfrancine3564]

I have been binge watching your videos. Lol. I really needed this. All of those reasons of why are my same thoughts and I feel like so many people don't understand the desire to homeschool. Glad to know that I'm not alone in my heart's desire to homeschool while we have the ability to.

[@littlehousema7162]

I am new to your channel and have enjoyed the few videos I have seen. You are very inspirational in your fitness journey and your homeschool/mom life. Most of your list is similar to mine from when I pulled my oldest daughter out after her kindergarten year. We are on our 6th year now and I have no regrets whatsoever. I can't wait to see your second video to see if your continuing reasons are similar to ours as well! :) There have been so many things that we have found beneficial to our family that we didn't anticipate before we started and those are on our list for why we continue.

[@GraceandGrit]

Little House Ma yes! That will go up in June!

[@allmycrazies4352]

So very, very beautifully said. We just finished our 3rd year homeschooling, and related to most if not all of your WHYs. Thank you for being brave enough to share. Now on to watching part 2! ;)

[@stephaniec.3521]

You are a gem! Thank you for sharing this. It is a blessing.

[@GraceandGrit]

Stephanie C. You’re too kind! Thankyou!

[@melissa.hadley.fitwithMS]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm in tears listening because you're speaking straight to my heart as we decide things for our oldest right now.

[@abbigailgutierrez6880]

These are wonderful reasons! Thank you so much for sharing. This was our first year and I can say most of my reasons are similar to yours. I have two olders that went through public school and my two youngest have spent some time there but what a world of difference a year has made. So I firmly believe your reasons are excellent and I truly wish I was in a better place in my life earlier to pull my oldest two out! Can’t wait for part 2

[@GraceandGrit]

Abbigail Gutierrez I feel the same way! My younger two never knew any other way, and I’m so glad!

[@katiegoff8800]

Thank you for sharing. I'm feeling the tug on my heart for the same and similar reasons. I have 4 children, 1 in school and I just feel the stress of always being on the go and feeling like the time we have together in not quality. Even though my oldest does well in school we miss each other so much and there seems to be such little time to be a kid and be together. I'm terrified of the decision. I find encouragement in your channel because I feel the same and have 4 children and feel unqualified. Thank you.

[@GraceandGrit]

Katie Goff you can do it! Change isn’t always bad!

[@brittneyboudreau5396]

Just seeing this video for the first time. My kids have never been to a public/private school. We have homeschooled since day 1. But I needed this. Today was one of those days. This video just popped up on my feed and God knew this was exactly what I needed. Honestly, this was the best video I've ever seen on YT. Thank you Ashlee, so much for all you do.

[@brendagonzalez2475]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am a new home school mom. I currently have one child in a charter and one that didn't make the lottery for that charter and ended up homeschooling him. Both were previously in a private Christian school. I do see the difference in my boys. My youngest, the one who did get into the charter started changing... he is being exposed to bad words from kids and attitudes and I see it. I have struggled tremendously as to whether to pull him out and keep both at home. I feel God pulling me towards homeschooling but sometimes when I have already made up my mind, will come someone and make me feel like I am making a huge mistake and I go back to square one. I bumped into your video and I am very blessed by it is as if this is a confirmation that what I have been feeling is ok. I don't have a problem with the school, is a great charter school, but I feel like I have failed my son by exposing him to that world at only 6/7. I know that he would benefit from the one on one teaching as opposed to being in the classroom. Anyhow THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!

[@faithmomlife1504]

Thanks for sharing! I’m a new subscriber and my son and I are preparing to start our homeschool journey. I love the tip of writing out my reasons for homeschooling! I’m going to put my list in the front of my planner so that I can go back to it often 🙂

[@GraceandGrit]

Faith Mom Life welcome!!!! You’ll be so glad you did!

[@mellisa9066]

New subscriber and first time homeschooler here! I’ve been binging your videos 😬 and this one spoke to me big time when you mentioned doing what you’re being called to do! My 1st grader and 2 year old are home with me all day. I had been feeling such a strong tug before my daughter would have been physically entering public school to keep her home. It was something I couldn’t ignore and after being very active sitting in at school board meetings to understand bigger pictures and direction they were going in, I knew God was leading me to homeschool. I couldn’t ignore it and everyday I’m grateful for making that decision to go for it. We are still trying to find our way in this new territory but I trust we will find our groove. Your reasons are almost all of mine plus some with the state of this world right now. I SO appreciate you 💛.

[@kateemonk6475]

Thankyou so much for sharing! It was that tug that led me to finally do it.. it has only been about 2.5 months and I don’t regret it one bit. It is beyond the academics, although TGATB taught my child to read in less than two weeks. He was always ready, just needed the one on one. This journey already has been so fruitful and I look forward to many more years!!

[@whitney5581]

Thank you Ashlee for being courageous! I can relate to absolutely every reason you gave, homeschooling has truly been a tremendous blessing for our family. I pushed away "the call" for some time, but when I finally gave in and took that stand, everything fell into place and felt right!! Love your videos! Blessings to you! Also I remember hearing the thought about writing down the reasons you homeschool from the "Monson School House" channel. Might have been where you heard it also! 😊❤️

[@GraceandGrit]

Whitney no she came after me, so it wasn’t her though I love her channel!

[@MO-ny4pk]

Praise God for you (and all the other families represented here) for following the Lord's leading to "train them up in the way they should go". This is confirmation of our living God still speaking to us today! These are the exact same reasons we chose to homeschool several years ago and pulled our oldest out of PS. It has certainly not been easy but it brings so much peace to know that you're fulfilling what He's called you to do. I was blessed to be able to encourage an old friend this week who chose to put her kids back in school this year. Now she 'can't shake the feeling' that she should bring them back home. I'll share this video with her as your succinct and sincere words communicate pretty much exactly what I was trying to tell her. Thanks again, Ashlee. ~ Melissa

[@tmsk717]

I know this is not a new video, but I just found it - it is exactly what I needed tonight. Your list is exactly in tune with my personal list (nearly identical) I am pulling my 1st grader beginning next month after we move. Definitely subscribing to your channel!

[@amywardle1347]

Well done 😊 God provides and I like your list! Think most of my reasons are the same as yours. God bless and pray your home ed journey will be a good one. I will be starting in August this year so really looking to God for help and provision but feeling excited too 😊💖

[@shellsvillage]

LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! So Glad your children have one of the most priceless gifts of all. An amazing Godly homeschooling mom.

[@rosimip0304]

😭😭😭😭. I started watching video #2. and I was thinking " I wish i can homeschool but the laws here in NY are so intimidating!" and boom you mentioned video #1 I clicked and wao! you touched my heart. many of the reasons you had to start are things I have been thinking. I wish you where my neighbor. lol please pray for me.You motivated me to be courageous but I need God's guidance and wisdom to take the Wright steps. Thanks for sharing.

[@GraceandGrit]

Rosimi Palacios praying mama! Remember where there is his will he will make a way!

[@theyoungfamilyfarm1557]

Girl! Yes! Yes! Yes! If I would have written a list it would look just like yours! I agree with every word you said! I always say that about having peace with knowing I did everything I could to help my boys. My oldest has multiple neurological issues and was labeled the bad kid quickly in school. He was my original reason for making that scary decision. His self esteem was broken and my sweet boy cried every single day. I pulled him out 2 weeks into 2nd grade then continued with his brothers as they approached Kinder. I don’t regret my decision for one second even on the tough days. Hearing someone else have the same reasons as myself is really encouraging because so many people don’t understand. Thank you for your courage with this video!! 😘

[@GraceandGrit]

The Young Family Farm Thankyou! I too relate to a label being slapped on a kiddo, mine at a very young age! And guess what, he’s not any of those things! I’m so thankful I didn’t listen!

[@marilyngonzalez3970]

Thank you for being brave. Thank you for being led to share this video. Your video blessed me! 😊

[@GraceandGrit]

Marilyn Gonzalez so thankful to know that the call I felt to share was for you!

[@TheBrownsDaily]

Love your courage sharing your reasons and all ring true for our family as well ❤️

[@mskrazie]

i know this video is 4yrs old but i wanted to thank you for this video. when you were saying your REASONS for homeschooling, i literally cried. you said EVERYTHING we are feeling so PERFECTLY! GOD BLESS you and your family!

[@crossingnewbridgesofmother1068]

Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!! You are speaking our exact reasons for homeschooling! Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to see part 2. 👍

[@GraceandGrit]

Crossing New Bridges of Motherhood ❤️❤️

[@katekelly1736]

This video was beautiful and made me cry! I will be homeschooling for the first time next year, and I struggled so much trying to make that decision because of my fears. But I knew in my heart it’s what God wanted me to do and the step he wanted me to take. Once my husband and I decided together to make that jump, I felt like I could breathe again. Thank you for doing what you do! ❤️

[@LindsayAR23]

I love every single reason you gave! Thank you!!! We decided to homeschool before we were married for just a very simple reason...to be able to focus our children's minds and hearts on the Lord. You've encouraged me to make my own list again. I feel like this is a good thing to reflect on every year to keep our minds focused on the most important goals. I consistently find inspiration in your videos.

[@NicoleVadas]

Thank you for sharing this. So many of these reasons resonate with me (kids 3 and 1) and I’m taking inspiration from you to begin my own list. With gratitude.

[@ourrocky-ridgehomeschool490]

It’s definitely an Answer to the Call!! When we made the decision to homeschool I felt such a peace, I’m thankful for this opportunity to homeschool and raise my babies in a safe environment!! Thank you for speaking from your heart, even though this was 2 years ago. Your channel is such a HUGE blessing.

[@lakinsmith2224]

I’m so thankful you shared this publicly! We are a homeschooling family as well & I feel like you read my list in this video ha! I hope it helps others to gain the courage to make homeschooling choice for their children as well😊💗

[@GraceandGrit]

praying! Thanks for watching!

[@genesiscabreja9899]

i love this entire video and your reason. I have 3 reasons why I want to start homeschooling but you named obvious some reasons that I never thought out loud and that I will write down because as you were saying them I just thought WOW that is extremely important.

[@jennifercampbell2586]

Love love love the honesty !

[@HEATHERFREE2486]

So so so gooood. This video has helped SO much! “Answer the call” I always stop when the doubt creep in but the call has never left! So I need to do this!

[@Wisconsinmom82]

Yes! Looking forward to part 2! ❤