If homeschooling has exposed some uncomfortable truths about you lately, don't be discouraged. Instead, consider that this may be one of God's greatest gifts hidden within the ordinary rhythm of family life

If you find yourself wondering whether the sacrifice is worth it or whether you’re missing out on something easier, remember there is joy here, and it is yours as much as it is your children’s.

The takeaway is clear: Catholic homeschooling families are not merely educating their own children. They are helping shape the future of the Church.

Children take their cues from us. If we constantly complain about what we don’t have, they learn to feel deprived. If we appreciate what we do have, then they learn gratitude.

Whether people ultimately choose to homeschool or not, a positive example can go a long way toward helping them understand what homeschooling is really all about.

The decision to homeschool amid this educational downward spiral is one of the most responsible things a parent can do.