Why A Growing Number Of Black Parents Are Homeschooling

[@MommaNurse]

As a black mother of 4 this is our second year of homeschooling and I LOVE IT! This makes me so proud to see this ❤️.

[@kalenclark]

Keep going, Mama!

[@MommaNurse]

@@kalenclark 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@cornbreadncabbage7029]

I'm with you sister. Mom of 2 daughter's and this will be my first year of homeschool now I don't feel alone🤗❤️💚🧡💛💙

[@daughterofzion778]

You go mama 💞💐💐

[@MommaNurse]

@@daughterofzion778 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@mathewoller4791]

I'm not black but my 4 children are homeschooled because of the failures present today in the public education system. My children probably didn't experience near the number of issues that people in black communities have dealt with for longer than I can imagine. I'm glad to see though, a story like this. People are waking up to the fact that they cannot depend on the government to do for their children what they would want for their children. I say Amen and Praise The Lord for this.

[@isislaz]

I have a friend who is white who I suggested she home school her kids after she told me one of her kids got covid from the school and they had no covid protocols for the school. So I told her they don't care abt any of the kids safety and she should consider home schooling them.

[@dorothymonroe]

Yess alot of people are recognizing the failures and pulling their kids out. I'm BW and some of the groups I belong to were very diverse.

[@bobby6569]

@@isislaz Why do you have to say that she is white? What does her race have to do with anything? You people complain when race is brought up, but that's all you people do!

[@isislaz]

@@bobby6569 why does it matter what I said?

[@bobby6569]

@@isislaz why does it matter that a woman called the police on that alabama pastor? how was it racist? just because he was black? oh so you can use race whenever it pleases you..

[@jm2307]

“Schools were never designed for Black children.” If I ever have kids they will absolutely be homeschooled. I love what these families are doing creating safe learning spaces for their kids.

[@celieboo]

I felt it to my core when she said that.

[@truthserum4life101]

HalleluYah! I'm so grateful to be alive to see this. This is the best news I've heard in a longgggggg time.

[@nicolcacola]

Public schools are prisons for children. No kids should have to endure having an institutionalized childhood 🙌

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Do you even know what schools were designed for?!

[@WYAHT_YAHSHARAL_TSABAOTH_YAH]

@@TheFriendlyPsychopath To create obedient factory workers and soldiers who blindly follow orders?

[@lillianwilliamson5609]

This is inspiring! To many kids falling through the cracks in public school.

[@angelaburress8586]

That’s the parents fault not the schools!!!

[@humanbeing8948]

@@angelaburress8586 yt parents reasons for home schooling are usually very much different from black parents. It's the content of the classes in school thats failing black children because it's yt centered. yt centered content benefits no one.

[@Mr_CAM0]

Too*

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@angelaburress8586 It is the schools. Public schools here in TN pass kids with Ds if they are flunking.

[@love4christ505]

I thought it was very encouraging, and beautifully put together.. truthful and honest.

[@ImperfectChristianWoman]

It doesn't cost much to homeschool. There are lessons everywhere for free. Online, libraries all around us.

[@lilyflower5576]

Its true I was homeschooled until middle school and we went to the library A LOT 🤣

[@jl1695]

Plus your with your kids all the time , theres bullying at schools and you dont know what your childs teachers do to your kids

[@lilliemarie896]

This so true, I home school my children it didn't me cost anything.

[@budogacha]

She paid to discourage others fm stepping fm.slavery to freedom

[@ohmissyme9582]

Yes. When we first started homeschool it cost us about 70 per child to start. Now we use school house teachers and it cost $250 a year for the whole family to have access

[@margaretcouls1451]

I did homeschooling 1978- 2002 (4 sons). Lots of work but totally worth the time. We used a system where we could reuse the school work. Back then we paid about $200 per grade level. No internet but lots of public library materials. 3 of my sons entered the Marines without having to study to pass the entrance test. They to this day are very self motivated to keep on learning.

[@m.layfette6249]

My salute to your sons and your family for their service to this country. 🇺🇲💜✊🏾

[@tabthecabbit3354]

You did good. And so have your sons.

[@moveitsthen-y-s-s-a8202]

Wow! ❤️💯

[@V.E.R.O.]

People actually have to study to pass a test with a minimum score of 31?! I passed the first time with a 97 score but then I went to elementary and middle school in another country.

[@pikasnipe1]

I was abused as a child by a neighborhood boy that became a Marine. And that's nothing against your kids. Just watch out who you hold as pillars of the community. Fire chiefs son at that. My voice will not be silenced.

[@streamingtv6506]

Still remember the 5th grade public school teacher who claimed enslaved Africans were treated like family by plantation owners. After learning the atrocities of slavery as an adult, I couldn't help but think how hostile the current educational system is for the self-esteem of black children and Red states are doubling down on the lies.

[@steff9041]

Did you also know that slave owners were Democrats? The republican party was founded to prevent slavery from spreading to other states. The lies are much larger than most people realize.

[@happypizza9115]

That’s what I recall too. I’m in high school and namely, I was at the best public high school in Chicago - Whitney Young Magnet at the time in the late 90s. I couldn’t understand why my US History teacher who was black was teaching me from a textbook that made it seem as if slave owners were nice to slaves and occasionally teaching them to read and write, allowed them to have families, and gave them shelter and food. I wondered why they downplayed the atrocities and couldn’t understand why they made slavery sound like fun singing away and working in the fields with plantation owners treating them like family. It’s not just the way that it’s portrayed in textbooks but even in an environment where majority of my teachers were African American (AA), the principal was AA, and 9/10 of my fellow class mates were AA did not correct it…. Worse… I was not brave enough to ask or bring it up since I was a different race and did not want to be perceived at racially insensitive. Long story short… I wish they would burn those misleading textbooks already and portray history accurately.

[@juanitamayes6329]

Choosing a history curriculum that's not "white washed" has taught me so much. Homeschooling is going to change this country in the next 10-20 years.

[@AM-bk9kt]

Additionally you can inspire them with the amazing stories of smart, articulate, educated, hard-thinking, crafty, and ingenious black people who dig their way out. Then how debilitating and evil those Jim Crow laws were. Those folks were roll models for all Americans, but they don’t seem to be emphasized either. Homeschooling is the best.

[@streamingtv6506]

@@steff9041 Those southern Democrats famously switched to Republicans and have never come back since the Democrats decided to champion desegregation in schools - they are now the foundation of the modern GOP. If you're going to quote history don't be selective about it. This is why we need better education in schools.

[@Gtinker]

As a black person who went to private school I think it can be equally as traumatizing as public school you just don’t hear people talk about it for a reason. If this was an option for me I would have liked to try.

[@anndeecosita3586]

I’m black went to public school but a lot of my cousins and POC friends who went to private schools tell me it was rough. They faced a lot more racism than I did. It really depends on the school.

[@sparker7768]

I have friends and acquaintances who have black children struggling with numerous issues inherent with being one of few POC in their private schools, yet their parents still see homeschooling as beneath them. They've totally bought into this country's failed institutions.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Yes! Private schools are just as bad for Black children as public schools.

[@amyshomesteadanimals]

We have home schooled since 2018. No plans on ever going back. My kids are so much happier.💕 P.S. I have NO idea why these reporters say it costs $1,000.00 to get started. That is absolutely not our experience so don't be scared away by that.

[@ItsEasleyLiving]

I came to say the same thing! This is my first year homeschooling and we started on Monday. We definitely haven’t spent anywhere near that amount

[@nicomyth]

High-school costs can become this high but it is unnecessary. Also if you teach more than one student, you often use curriculum over. In this way, even for an expensive program, you only pay once. Elementary and even middle school never cost this much! Buy used curriculum!

[@amyshomesteadanimals]

@@nicomyth yes there are lots of options.

[@searose6192]

I think that was intentional. Homeschooling can easily be free and if they had simply done a simple google search, that would have been obvious.

[@searose6192]

@CC. LL I have 5 and have homeschool for free multiple years. Other times I will spend money on materials, but they are never MUST haves.

[@yeverett4533]

"The Melanin Village," I love it! Yes, let's educate our own children so they are not left behind or filtered into the school-to-prison pipeline. "Schools were never designed to help black children," what a true statement.

[@brittanyhayes1043]

They were

[@libfuzzy4629]

Historical black schools were

[@loriannrichardson7644]

@@brittanyhayes1043 No -- they were not

[@destinixshakur]

Hello!!!

[@jm2307]

I believe these kids will be better educated than most in traditional school settings given how little real history is taught and how much of the curriculum isn’t applicable to the real world

[@msclark7482]

My husband and I have been home-schooling for two years after a few years of private school. We love the flexibility of being about to create our curriculum that includes banking, entrepreneurship, sustainable living and so much more.

[@nenyeo6090]

OOOHHHH… yes girl. Your kids are blessed. This is what I want for my future kids.

[@nikkinorman4254]

That sounds like fun, you should also include music classes... and explore more of the arts, anthropology, paleontology, marine biology to give your child a more diverse upbringing that they may enjoy

[@victorialuxxe]

We’re homeschooling and it’s great. We’re all rested, & the kids are loving it. Public schools are not equipped to teach our children. They only learn how to memorize. Also, school shootings have me terrified. My kids actually like science, gardening, cooking & reading

[@ShadesofSage]

Same ❤️❤️❤️

[@LarennPBel]

any tips w teaching a toddler who is 4?

[@TheKace227]

When my twins were at the ages of 3 and 4, I started teaching them at home. I didn't have a lot of time because I worked a full-time job, so I used some of the times after I got off of work, on Saturdays and summer breaks to teach them. They didn't qualify for Headstart (the free public program for preschoolers) because I made too much money, so I googled what they needed to know in kindergarten and started teaching them. I printed worksheets that they would spend about 10-15 minutes doing for 4 or 5 days a week. I read books to them daily, and I let them play educational games on the computer or tablet for 30 minutes for 4 or 5 days a week. They also watched educational cartoons sometimes. By the time they were 5 years old and had to take the kindergarten test to see what they came in knowing, the teachers thought they were gifted because they did so well on these tests! It did not take a lot of time for me to teach them. I made learning fun and included trips to the library and other fun, hands-on activities. I really enjoyed teaching them myself.

[@teejaybee9]

I did the same with my son. To this day, he is a strong disciplined student. His teachers always tell me that they appreciate having him in the classroom because they know that he comes to learn. Unfortunately, when my daughter came along everyone spent a lot of time doting over her and trying to baby her. She also was only in kindergarten (lots of playing and singing) the pandemic hit. So, when I decided to send them back to the school building last year she didn't adjust as well because she didn't like the classroom sizes, the bullying or having to do so much "hard work" all day. I switched her to private school this year and she absolutely loves everything about it. I asked her why she liked it so much and she said "less people, less trouble". She also said that she loves that her teacher is brown like her. Unfortunately at her old school, all the teachers and staff members that the children saw regularly were white. They didn't recognize Black History month nor did they include people of color in their curriculum (except for Martin Luther King)... until I spoke up. I appreciate the principal for taking the steps to correct a wrong, but it's frustrating to know that inclusion didn't really exist. Unfortunately by the end of the school year that principal retired but they did hire an African American assistant principal. My daughter came home so excited. Sacrifices are usually hard, but also usually worth it.

[@tinam761]

I pulled my daughter out of kindergarten mid year because I was really unhappy with the school. I had no supplies and scrambled getting books to teach her reading … making my own flash cards etc. I homeschooled her through 6th grade then put her in a University Model school. They go M-W-F and Tues. -Thurs. classes. It’s run just like a university. I expect these schools to explode as parents are tired of the public school system.

[@SpidermanUndercover]

Good for you. What a wonderful mother.

[@yumiko0017]

Wow! I love hearing this. I’m not Amin yet but if I ever decide it’s good to know I can do that and still work full time. I know it won’t be as easy but worth it.

[@biblewomen77]

I've finished homeschooling all my kids last year. All their lives they were homeschooled. They are doing exceptional! People use to make fun of it but now everyone doing it. Homeschoolers are number one in National spelling bees and sought out by Harvard and Yale.

[@sincerelysandi]

@biblewomen77 we are entering high school is there a particular curriculum you used?

[@bowingtotheancestors2366]

Love to see it! “Only a fool would allow his enemy to teach his children.” ~Malcolm X

[@DovZeev]

The enemy being......?

[@irishamerican4558]

@@DovZeev The government.

[@bobby6569]

@@irishamerican4558 and you think that parents can provide a better education for their kids? these kids deserve a real education. kids should have the chance to go outside and learn for themselves. they don't need parents using them as tools.

[@bobby6569]

@@irishamerican4558 and the people in this video said ''they rarely had teachers that looked like them'' okay. then teach your kids not to be criminals and get educated lol. i'm not being racist, but just take a look at the stats. it's the parents and the government.

[@HeyTash]

💥

[@j.h.6081]

This is a great direction to go in. Teachers in schools are definitely racially biased. My daughter is Black/biracial and in preschool and I already see it. Teachers in school can be great but a select few get away with bullying all the time and feel that they're untouchable for it. What makes it worse is that it seems like those teachers who bully students are often the popular teachers who pick one or two children and emotionally wear them down. Educators aren't always these selfless angels people make them out to be.

[@plantingseeds9869]

See it unfortunately with my own eyes too many times

[@gelflingfay]

My daughter was bullied by several teachers. It's terrible. It destroyed all of her confidence. I pulled her very quickly.

[@humanbeing8948]

@CC. LL of course there need to be more black educators. But lets be real that a Yt centered education benefits no one.

[@memnem3787]

@@gelflingfay but you aren't black? is your daughter black?

[@mynameisreallycool1]

The worst part is that those same teachers act like they "can't get away with saying anything to their students", but it's actually the opposite. In reality, it's actually very hard to fire a public school teacher, unless they sexually or physically assault one of their students.

[@hresciniti3870]

Who could blame them? Definitely safer than in a school.

[@tinam761]

Homeschooled children, over all, do better in college because they know how to do their work. They don’t need a teacher hovering over their shoulder. They are intrinsically motivated. Colleges see homeschoolers as a plus. So do employers, once they have been exposed to the homeschool community. They don’t have to wait on the class … they can progress faster in areas they are gifted/ interested in. Socially, they learn how to interact with people of ALL ages, races, and abilities. They are well rounded.

[@trawrtster6097]

How does the social aspect of home schooling work? My impression is that they have their home school group (who are typically comprised of people of the same race, economic background, religion, ability, language, etc). Do home school groups do exchange programs with other groups and kids who do traditional schooling?

[@vannakinder352]

I will just say this there are things like homeschooling groups which allow you to interact with other kids and develop close bonds. As someone who grew up in public schools when I moved I didn’t know how to make friends and my parents forbade homeschooling. Trying to force me into making friends at a public school of people I did not know. I never had close friends since the move, given most my friends were in my neighborhood park (my new neighborhood did not have a meeting place for kids /was geared towards elderly), which goes to show you can have interactions/groups without the school system. I do not believe you even develop decent relationships in public or private schools (especially in redlined/gerrymandered areas). In the end take what I say as anecdote if you will but as someone who is almost grown and can safely say I have no friends, please consider two things homeschooling would have made me less anxious (as it would have been a comforting environment as I went to a school with its own allegations of racism) and that school isn’t the one stop for friends (again especially if you are the only minority at your school).

[@annetteoleary5691]

I would’ve loved to have been homeschooled in high school . It was awful, the way that not only the students , but the teachers and staff treated black students at my school. I will 100% consider doing this for my kids when i have them .

[@airamercs5124]

I love this

[@susan3155]

What did they do to black students??

[@annetteoleary5691]

@@susan3155 wow so much . I can remember countless times when students would boldly and proudly call me the n word, tell me to go back to Africa, get back on the boat, yell “white power” in the hallways, etc. i can remember one specific time i had a classmate call me the n word to my face and when i told my teacher, she said, “he’s probably just joking, go sit down” I remember another time during spirit week (this was right after trump was elected i believe, so the climate at school became much worse) we had an “American pride day” and the black students wore black shirts instead and most of us got sent to the principal for that . Another time one of my best friends was walking to class from lunch and a girl called her the n word and the girls boyfriend spit in my friends face .. my friend of course defended herself and was then in trouble. I COULD GO ON

[@susan3155]

@@annetteoleary5691 the fact that those were kids makes it disgusting. What kind of adults will they become... I thought that in 2022, things would be a little bit better... African American people fought for their access to white school and now they want to homeschool. It's sad.

[@helena3631]

@@susan3155 its apathy when i was in public school in NYC i have had teachers tell students that they get paid regardless when kids would talk to them bad ..most were checked out mentally you could tell they didnt care i need to getmyself together my daugther going to school in public school for the past 2 years by 6 grade i want her in private school again in nyc parents would be a fool to send their kids to publics school for junior high and elemantary

[@msgemsgems]

Excellent!! I wish that more Black Parents could do this.

[@chrisa3289]

All lives matter baby girl ok

[@trinnysaysno]

@@chrisa3289 nobody said they didn't? This is about us, and us alone. Go get some business.

[@chrisa3289]

@@trinnysaysno no baby girl it's about EVERYONE because ALL lives matter not just black okay sweety

[@laughalotitsgoodforyourbod7627]

@@chrisa3289 when a person shows you who they are believe them. Thanks for showing us who you are.

[@chrisa3289]

@@laughalotitsgoodforyourbod7627 yep I'm a God fearing, racist hater! ALL lives matter baby, ALL lives ok?

[@tessfromtheu.s256]

I wish I was homeschooled, it would have been way better than dealing with all the drama that those ignorant kids put on me. Making fun of my curls, my nose, refusing to play with me. The teachers even told kids to stay away from me.... That I was crazy just because I sung to myself at lunch cus no one would play with me.

[@ashdallis6701]

They weren’t just ignorant, they were wrong and evil. I’m sorry you had to go through that, but I’m glad you seem to have overcome and hopefully you are doing well today and don’t carry any serious lifetime trauma. God bless!

[@tessfromtheu.s256]

@@ashdallis6701 Thank you, it did have pretty bad lasting affects for many reasons, also, because it didn't stop in grades school and what happen in grade school was never addressed.

[@advocateforyourself]

Sounds like my daughter’s school in Smyrna, TN.

[@adaliahansen6794]

🥹 Am sorry. The teacher was also just evil

[@reneedennis2011]

I am so sorry 😞.

[@ka7126]

My child ain't black but I consider homeschooling for more or less the same reasons plus the fear of school shootings. I'm sure those kids will experience a life full of bright colors and enjoy more time with family.

[@arttime_1587]

As a current African American, I've been homeschooled for the past three years and its been amazing. I became depressed and suicidal in public school, because the teachers always favored the white student, where I'm from, and us black students were often left out and left behind. I didn't have any true friends who turned on me, and I couldn't take it anymore. Lucky, my parents found out before I decided to run away, and took me out. Covid-19 did play a bit of of factor in being depressed, but it was nothing compared to public school. Now I graduate this year.

[@ML-ni1tk]

Glad to hear you got out. all the best!

[@NotMeGworl]

"A current African American" Like it changes after a minute

[@cornbreadncabbage7029]

Congratulations beautiful

[@captivating-culprit7484]

@@NotMeGworl it came off like a robot trying to relate while posting a comment

[@elchapojr6219]

Wow good for you congratulations on your graduation

[@madamelogicbombdropperblac7799]

Homeschooling black children ensure that they experience less racism, less bullying, and more time with family👧🏾🧑🏿📚🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♂️💗💗💗

[@zeemc2751]

So true, I could write a book on this topic. Good news.💕💕

[@cat56789]

They will also learn more about black history, black history is being taken out of schools

[@chinaarlene7035]

@@cat56789 it should be taught in the homes period. Home schooling or not. I went to public schools my whole life AND my mom taught us Black history. Most Black parents don't teach that which I learned early on.

[@jessicacole8404]

@@cat56789 I am white, but it was extordinary that I got to go to a school that taught black history. Most of it was review, but if a local texas public school taught what I learned up north in private non denominational school, the white parents would riot. I feel sad that my son will not have a quality education unless I teach him rigoursly during the summer, and I mainly want to send him to elementary for socialization. I'm sorry that black kids do not feel loved and are being marginalized by public schools. It's very good to see positive stories about good things happening to them, and I hope public schools get better

[@lalat4697]

Less colorism nonsense as well

[@Laswm4950]

I’ve been homeschooling for 3 yrs now and it’s not very expensive. I always print out a basic outline for the grade level. I added African American Studies to my curriculum from the start. This year we’re going to finish up the regions of the United States. I use play dough to make the states, games to learn the capitals, and interactive notebooks with pictures from our activities so she can remember everything. I spend money on extra curricular activities and educational outings. My daughter has ADHD and requires hands on learning. I test her monthly instead of weekly. It took a lot of unschooling to erase the emotional damage the first year! She’s VERY confident in who she is and will be. Next year we are going to start a small business for her, teach her about saving on a larger scale, using credit cards in a responsible manner, and investing her earnings. If children are interested in a subject, that’s the time to feed that hunger! She loves science, money, and animals. We go to a lot of museums, volunteer at animal shelters, do experiments every week, and she helps her grandmother around her home. I try to teach her not to expect money for every deed! Helping granny mow the yard, plant her garden, clean her house, or make soap and candles shouldn’t require payment. You get blessings as payment.

[@stacyjpoliticscommunityfai359]

I love this, "The Melanin Village"......I wanted to homeschool my own daughter when she was small but the public school district made it very difficult for me back in the early 2000's. More Black people would teach their own children if they had the tools. Also, HBCU's prove that Black students do well in their own culture based educational environment.

[@ebonyguthrie2209]

I’m in tears…. I have needed this for so long! Dear GOD THANK YOU!!! God BLESS THIS ENTIRE MOVEMENT

[@kimberlyowens5496]

This is something every black parent should consider. A lot of the black communities also need to combine resources to fun schools. It is not about racism is about teaching your children about Pride in self and knowledge of self the reason why a lot of these young people do these ignorant things is because they have no idea about their history.

[@wellablack4883]

Who are you to tell these parents what they are experiencing. That people problem feel they can tell Blacks how to and not to think.

[@angelam8383]

I’m a teacher that has taught since 1989. I adopted my daughter in 2007. She went to regular school and struggled very much academically and socially. She also has depression and social anxiety. Many mornings it was a struggle to get her out of the door. There had been several racial incidences at her school when she was there. She was very upset about it, understandable. I at one time swore I couldn’t possibly homeschool my own child. After the pandemic hit and we were online I noticed she was more at ease but she didn’t want to show her face in the classroom forums with the other students. After a long discussion we decided to homeschool the following year. She had to learn that homeschool mom was different from the normal everyday mom. She really improved her study habits and had a successful year. The best grades she ever made …that I made sure she truly earned. Traditional school is not always the best option for all children. I wish all the best to the students and their parents this new school year.

[@christinamarin4875]

I have been homeschooling my daughter for 2 years. It's a lot of work but I really feel it's worth it.

[@PHlophe]

it is les strenuous when you've got 2-3 kids actually because tasks are shared among them and they check if the others understood assignments .

[@madelinejane40]

My daughter is home schooled and saw a drastic change in her attitude and her confidence. She hasn't been back to a regular school since Covid

[@goodaskale]

I started homeschooling during covid. I've kept homeschooling for some of the same reasons as these Moms! What an amazing community they are building! I love everything about this.

[@chrisa3289]

No it's only black families read the headline watch the clip. Black power!!!!!

[@c0ya1]

@@chrisa3289 many demographics are pulling their kids out of public schools for this reason alone.

[@cococurlmama]

This type of program needs to be supported in the community of color, we need this to be an available and encouraged option for the larger communities to become better. The system is broken and unreliable. God bless all parents who are doing their best!

[@SundaiSchool]

I'm in my first year of homeschooling and I love every moment of it. My children are never going back. We are so free and unbound by societal norms. Its crazy. We even hit the road and homeschool wherever we go. Even if its in the car.

[@ChristIsrealLife]

Just had our first child, and plan on homeschooling ! I’m already preparing for it and my son isn’t even 1 yet😁💕

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Been homeschooling for years and you can start homeschooling from birth. Sign language and reading letters is a fun skill to teach them before age 1. Love your joy for teaching!

[@ChristIsrealLife]

@@Nikki-ks6wi I will definitely start doing that, thank you for sharing 🙏🏽❤️

[@sexysenior8934]

Congratulations Momma..He is Blessed...😁❤️

[@m0L3ify]

"Our children are brilliant, you just don't try to get to know them." That's exactly the same problem I was having! It was affecting the whole family. I started home schooling during the pandemic, too, because we lost disability services and our son couldn't keep up with remote learning in mainstream classes. I think it's great to see other parents doing this!

[@tissosweet7606]

I am soooo happy about this!!! I am a homeschool mom of 4 and have found so much joy in being able to educate my children! I pray that this community continues to grow ❣️

[@seadragon1456]

I just hate how some states have super strict guidelines. In MO we have to log 1,000 hours a school year. 600 core and 400 extracurricular. I’ve heard from other parents that they have to constantly turn work into and they get visits from the state. There’s a homeschool association that fights against the states tht want to make it impossible for parents.

[@meekybow7199]

I have been homeschooling for 12 years and I would do it all again! My children are very successful! Success doesn’t always mean college! 2 of mine went to college and 3 have chosen a different path! My oldest is 27 and my youngest is 15. I’m sad it’s coming to a close in the next few years.

[@gedionsamuel2256]

Memories are all we’ll ever have in the end. Be proud of your accomplishments and get ready for the next chapter. Congrats!

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

Homeschooling does require some element of financial freedom... a high income husband helps, or some other 'sponsor'... or having wealth, like a paid off house.

[@Prophetmother]

@@economicdevelopmentplannin8715 Not so. Most of the homeschooling families I know have neither. HSLDA has data showing this. I've been homeschooling since 2010 and am not wealthy.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

@@ProphetmotherI have reviewed the data as well. Like this one... /// New Research Shows Homeschool Growth across All Race, Income Categories Steven Duvall, PhD November 17, 2021 /// He admits historically mostly high income families homeschool. Recently this has changed because people have either paid off their house, or they receive gifts from a generous sponsor like a grandparent... A millionaire with 2% in dividends can still be considered "low income". We're seeing this more. It's basically called the "FIRE" movement. High wealth people are living on a low income. I know several families who live well on $5k yearly per person. But they have a paid off residence.

[@Prophetmother]

@@economicdevelopmentplannin8715 But homeschooling doesn't "require" wealth. That's simply not true. And I do hope people don't let that perception be a barrier to homeschooling.

[@hisbeautifultruth5931]

I wish I had this network when I was homeschooling. My children missed out on seeing Black peers in their homeschooling groups. My oldest began graduate school this week and my youngest is in her last semester of Community college and will move on to a 4 year.

[@cocotulle23]

As a public school teacher, I hope more than anything that I can have the resources to homeschool my children when I start my own family. It is impossible to meet all of my students’ needs when some are reading at an 8th grade level and others are still learning how to properly hold a pencil. When you have a large amount of students struggling you do anything to help them get caught up and the kids who are JUST below grade level or are middle of the road don’t get pushed forward. You can be the best teacher in the world, but there are only so many minutes and so many different needs to meet.

[@WildBison74]

As a black family we homeschool the same reason any other race homeschools. It’s not about race. Any child will benefit from being homeschooled.

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

True but some areas our kids are ignored. Mostly poor inner city schools👩🏽‍🏫

[@coolbrit56]

Yes ma'am!! It's across the board!

[@nibirue]

Ok? there's such a thing as different perspectives.

[@chrisa3289]

Well said, thank you. God bless

[@SB-xt7xn]

Yea why does race even need to be mentioned?

[@PorsheNichelle]

I feel so blessed to have found this. I’ve been researching homeschooling since this school year began. My son 6 years old( first grade) has already faced so much bullying. Teachers don’t jump in until my child has to defend himself and is then punished. Unfortunately he is in a predominantly white public school and he’s one of 2 black babies in his class! They do the bare minimum when it comes to teaching and I find myself doing the most of it at home anyway. In The two years he’s been there they’ve never went on any field trips, idk if that’s not a thing anymore but it definitely was when my husband and I were kids, they’re so important. Im so happy there’s a community to help get ppl like me started on this journey with my own child. This will be his last year in traditional school.

[@LadyNicoleTayan]

The public school system hasn’t been around for that long. Before that it was the parents teaching at home. It definitely benefits our children and families as a whole.

[@peanutbutterandjelly1609]

I have homeschooled my 3 kids for most of their school careers. I have two graduated and one with enough credits to graduate this year if he decides to. Anyhow it has been awesome for our family. There are so many perks to homeschooling! Also it should not cost 2,000 to start homeschooling. It takes many hours researching and yes borrowing/lending/selling with them can dramatically reduce your out of pocket. Lastly, I don’t care what color you are there will be benefits galore to homeschooling.

[@Streghamay]

I salute them! This is going to become normal with the rise of politics, bigotry, and whitewashing in public education. (or more of it anyway)

[@botanicalbecca8443]

Excellent! Well done, families. 💗 We decided to homeschool after also feeling let down by the public school system. No regrets. You are making their future, and their communities, much brighter!

[@kathyohara6658]

Parents taught their children to sit, stand, feed themselves, walk, talk, dress themselves, use the toilet, bath themselves. They are fully qualified to teach them to read, write and love learning. I homeschooled mine and I am now a tutor to senior school student who has always been homeschooled. He is an A student. As a remedial teacher, I am so pleased to see this happening. They have the best opportunity. There are resources like joining your local library that can help reduce costs for text/reading books. It need not be costly if you check out all the options of available coursework.

[@DovZeev]

Really? Because I've had students whose parents never did such a thing. The school fed them, clothed them, and taught them.

[@ellkellseb]

Former public school teacher (16 years)... now SAHM/ homeschooler starting year 6... a true blessing and highly recommend to ALL

[@jjc6530]

Not just black parents, every parent in the US should. It’s really sad how the US public education system deteriorated to the state it is. Homeschooling, theres individual attention given more one to one which many kids truly need. Public school system, no way, when you have 40+ kids in a class with one teacher. Many kids learning suffer tremendously.

[@joytempestas3201]

I think every parent should be active in their child’s learning, but it’s not possible for every parent to homeschool unfortunately. Especially single parent households, and families that need more than one source of income because of cost of living constantly going up. Parents should have a louder more impactful voice when it comes to the education system in their district. I feel extremely fortunate to be in a position that allows me to homeschool and work from home, but it’s hard.

[@katsteel2004]

Well, this is about black parents

[@kristijones3307]

This isn’t about every kid. It’s about black kids.

[@kristijones3307]

@@joytempestas3201 it’s possible these days for both parents to work and homeschool. It takes some life redesigning but it’s possible. Homeschooling isn’t a privilege! It’s a choice that takes A LOT of sacrifice especially for us black parents. It took me 6 years to make it even an option and now I’ve been homeschooling for 3 years.

[@joytempestas3201]

@@kristijones3307 you can’t assume everyone’s situation. it’s also a mental thing. what if the parents have a learning disability themselves? you don’t know people’s job, financial status, living situation, mental capacity, nothing. Why are people pressed about this comment? It said nothing AGAINST black parents or kids. It brought up a fair/decent point. p.s. a single black homeschooling mom

[@amixedgoddess]

Yes!! Been homeschooling all 4 of my babies since 2016! It is the best decision I have ever made.

[@kimsinspiredlife]

Good for them! Excellent parents that truly care about their children.

[@holly_wood26]

I love this and support these moms, but as a public school teacher in an I ner city it breaks my hearts that this happened. I can promise you that I do not treat my students the way many of these families experienced. I love my students. They're my favorite people in the world!

[@nicomyth]

Thank you for investing in your kids!

[@lizardchase2296]

Don't be afraid!! I have been homeschooling my kids since jump -- and last year my-then 4th grader and 2nd grader were at 99 and 98 percentile of their State tests. You can do this, and have your children confident in their education and not feeling any shame for what they know.

[@turquoiseskies9790]

I am proud of all of those babies.... and parents who decided to protect their children and homeschool. Those who choose to homeschool, please know that you DON'T have to register your children in the district, not even a "soft registration"...ijs. Look up you and your child's rights. Pay attention to that bc some schools may push that in order to still get funding for your child and still do nothing to assist your family during the homeschooling process. Depending on where you live you may have to submit your reports and such, but it's all worth it to me to protect our babies. Especially from the prison to school pipeline and such. Just be mindful to maintain your paperwork and such. Also, be mindful of the new tactics the ed sys is coming up with, homeschooling or "home instruction" by sending "their" teachers to homeschool your children at YOUR home...yeah crazy...smh. Stay safe everyone and happy homeschooling.💫

[@justtrust426]

What a heart warming story. Way to go parents. Every parent need to do what is best for their children. More of this please!!

[@ashleypenn7845]

More people homeschooling is ALWAYS a win. Glad to see kids who might not otherwise not get the education they deserve finally realize that the best solution is to take your future into your own hands.

[@tinaisrael118]

I absolutely love this and hope that more melanated children are privileged to be homeschooled. This is the Way to go🥰

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

Yess

[@ShadesofSage]

I’m a mom of 4, one girl, three boys, and I don’t ever plan on putting my children in public schooling. I like that she used the term “guinea pigs” that’s exactly how I feel about it. My sister is an elementary school teacher and the stuff she tells me…🙏🏿. Plus, don’t get me started on the school shootings. It’s just a mess. This is my oldest first year and so far, so good👍🏿. I actually live in Jersey so I’d love to get connected with this group. Thanks for sharing 😌!

[@caroldraper5017]

I started unschooling in 1982! So glad we did. My kids are now doing very well.

[@tarachristina3922]

Beautiful episode! Love that collective. I started out homeschooling and got a lot of judgment from non-homeschooling people. They claimed homeschooling children are not “socialized.” In addition to educational work from a curriculum I created, my son and I went to playgroups five days a week. The groups were ethnically diverse but I knew only a couple Black homeschooling families. By the time I met more who had created a collective in our area, my son was in public school. Fortunately, he’s thriving. If I were to have another child I would absolutely homeschool. What I find very interesting is I have met public school teachers along the way who homeschool their children because they do not believe the school system works. Homeschooling, especially for Black families is a brilliant and beautiful choice that is highly beneficial for children and families.

[@craftiestcraftstress]

This is beautiful 😍 So proud of your families... You are giving the best gift to your children.

[@MindBodySoulApproach]

This is beautiful!

[@isartoraplatz]

I homeschooled my daughter for 9th-12th grade she graduated this year from high school I am totally happy that I did it and so was she Individualized attention able to learn in a creative way so happy we did it. Keep up the good work and take your kids out of these non-caring Public schools..😊

[@NHJDT]

We started homeschooling this year starting the fall semester back in June so that we could travel in September/October. Homeschooling gives you this type of flexibility

[@Brandonrouthsniece94]

Amen to this, it comes to a point where enough is enough, and you cant rely on nobody. You got to ultimately make your own and decide what's best for you and your family. 😒😒😒😒

[@coolbrit56]

I was homeschool. Did not feel deprived. Way better than going to public school! And you do have social skills. I spent a lot of time at the Library. I have my MA and other post-grad certificates!

[@ThreeLittleBirdsssss]

Love love love this. Yes! I see mostly black mommies taking action. Very proud. Don’t leave your children (their sense of self, identity, and minds) in the hands of these people

[@miss_nelson5468]

I just started home schooling my 10 year old 6 months ago and she's learning more without the pressure of someone rushing her. Plus I work from home so I'm able to have a flexible schedule. Don't get me wrong you do have to have a certain amount of discipline while juggling this but it's the best decision I have made.

[@smartanajones4u]

This absolutely blacktastic! I know its a sacrifice in some regard, but our ancestors would be so proud 🥲!!!

[@trinahorton8839]

Seriously.. Homeschooled but never home! Hahaha. This is beautiful. I totally agree. I am not a black American but I am just as upset when I see how such important history is completely omitted or is a complete lie in public schools. It's so pathetic

[@humanbeing8948]

Right! A yt eurocentric education benefits no one!

[@RayRay-yt1ly]

Having worked as an educator on and off in the NYC school system for over 20 years, if I had children I would totally home school. No question!

[@mrsmm1483]

I love this! As someone who homeschooled and was homeschooled, I can say it is the best decision we made.

[@Milagro685]

I’m a black mom who has been homeschooling my three boys 11, 9, and 6 from the beginning, and we love it. Tips: find out if your public school system will lend books of that’s what you want; use the library system for their programs and of course books; I have found through the years that putting relationships first, school second to be the best for us. Have fun with it if you try! My boys are always learning and teaching us and each other.

[@sdlorah6450]

The KZbin channel The Eclectic Homeschooler has great tips and encouragement for new and veteran homeschoolers. Highly recommended!

[@m.layfette6249]

Can you post the link? Thank you.

[@sdlorah6450]

@@m.layfette6249 Comments with actual links in the comment section can be blocked. If one types the name of the given channel in the KZbin search bar, it will come up.

[@BlackcatTarot]

Brings me to tears.... I always felt like an outcast at school.

[@zeemc2751]

I am so happy to here this.😃 I hope more A.A. do this. Yes, Yes. I'm planning on helping teach and tutoring too. This is needed. 👍💕

[@josiahselectricgaming1566]

Our children are worth it. Happier children equal happier parents.

[@christineholcomb3814]

I would really like to see an follow-up on the actual start up cost of homeschooling. The statement that it cost a lot for curriculum may discourage some from even looking into the possibility. It truly can be done for free to almost nothing and still exceed public education. Have a round table talk with homeschool families from many backgrounds. I have met families that have started homeschooling for so many different reasons, but I would really hate for someone to think they shouldn't even bother to look into it because of cost.

[@lashunnalove8336]

My son became an A honor scholar when he was home school now he's a freshman in college with scholarships!! It works!!

[@nikolette4337]

I've been homeschooling since 2014 and it cost NOTHING. She has no idea. Be creative. A printer, Dollar General, Thrift Store, etc are excellent resources. If you believe it you can achieve it.

[@impactfully5714]

I am 2 years in and I love homeschooling my son. He loves it too and is levels ahead of where he should be.

[@GuillermoMata]

As an Afro-Latino I love to see this! it's been pretty awesome home schooling my son. Bless up!

[@cherylputnam2395]

Good for you mom! Putting your children first and creating an individual lesson plan for the uniqueness of each child you have. No one knows your children like you. Keep up the good work.

[@openyourmind3763]

I support these families and love having options for kids that are more personal. I would like to find something different for my autistic teen. School is the source of so much depression and anxiety. The system hasn't updated in a 100 years and everyone suffers, including teachers.

[@idcbumyb]

I'm so proud of these families

[@letty4558]

This sounds wonderful, I was shocked at how many kids dont learn how to start a paper, 8 parts of speech and etc. I wish I had home schooled my children.

[@rhodabaruch4]

Speechless. How beautiful.

[@budogacha]

I was a teacher in the system and they had challenges with my methods of planting school gardens having classes outside.tell me how do kids make experiential connections but thru reality? being engaged on a holistic level.. Every child did so well in external exams because I took the time to learn fm them help them realise their potential.Thanks for this validation I was on the right track ahead of my time.

[@yvette3636]

I homeschooled my daughter due to the pandemic for two years. Full time nurse working nights homeschool during the day. It was a mix of emotions but definitely worth it. My daughter wanted to return to school for middle school so we are giving it a shot this year. If it doesn’t go well we will return and finish out through her senior year

[@DTIKennels]

I love it, homeschooling momma of 4 beautiful babies grades 10th, 7th, K, and pre K. I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world ❤️

[@UseYourManners123]

Very inspiring. Congratulations to these parents!

[@KimmieNoel]

I’m a homeschooling mama of seven. I’ve been homeschooling long before covid. So many people think I can’t do…because I have so many kids including a 4,3, and 1. I make content to encourage mothers because homeschooling is not easy.

[@homewithheydi936]

Love this! Our first year and I’m excited!

[@daughterofziondaughterofzi8265]

I homeschooled my four they are grown now I would do it again I am so glad to see this In our Community Praise the Lord 💖💖💖

[@chichun1201]

Thumbs up my fellow African parents. I am Nigerian writing from Nigeria and my children were homeschooled. The benefits are immense if you have the right materials. Your children are more stable, have confidence and academically stronger.

[@teemcc4627]

Such a great opportunity. More one on one help and not so rigid.

[@lauriewhite1994]

I just loved this segment. Thank you for such wonderful reporting. This gave me hope for our childrens future. Beautiful parents and students .

[@marcusjohn6654]

Don't let your enemy educated your children. I home school my children also.

[@ColaKristen]

So great to see communities coming together to teach. My family has been homeschooling the past few years and now are doing a co-op style and I have seen my kids improve so much! It is exciting to see parents getting involved in teaching what they feel is important and right not just relying on the public school system and their curriculum.

[@ayanharr]

This is amazing ❤️💕❤️💕