Hoot Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Wait for the poll. Does your spouse support you in homeschooling your child(ren)? Yes, s/he fully supports homeschooling. No, s/he only tolerates the idea for whatever reason. S/he is ambivalent but lets me do my thing. Other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He was all in favor of it long before I was.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yep, wholeheartedly and unconditionally. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted yes but dh was not onboard with the idea until he started seeing the results. Now he is very much in favor of homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 100%. I can't even imagine if we weren't on the same page. Homeschooling affects our lifestyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He had to convince me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeinMT Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It was his idea. I thought he was nuts. I'm really glad I married that nut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He wasn't on board at first, but is now. He does expect to send DD back to school for high school, though-so we'll see what happens when she gets closer to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Mom Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I really couldn't do this without a supportive spouse. You need someone to remind you why you are doing this when it has been one of "those days". And, yes, he was all for homeschooling first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm currently taking a break and he's taken over the teaching. :D Wholly supportive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Fully supports it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He doesn't just 'support' it, he wouldn't want it any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2girls4us Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It was his idea. I can't imagine doing it without his support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Years ago, when I decided to homeschool, DH looked at me like I was crazy. But, he said to do whatever I felt was best. Now, he can't imagine our girls going to PS. He loves that I teach them at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 100% :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It took some convincing on my part initially, and we approached it with a one-year-at-a-time mentality (for his sake). Now, he's 100% on board and touts the benefits to people who ask him about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He was the one who suggested it in the first place. I'd never heard of it and was appalled at the idea. Once I started reading about it, it didn't take much to convince me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yes...100%. Neither one of us could imagine it any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabinfl Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My husband was initially against it, then came around (we started discussing before any of our kids were school-age). About a year ago, as our twins started Pre-K, I was questioning my ability to homeschool and insisted we do another round of school tours. My husband talked me back into it, and now he tells all of his friends how great it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted "other" because the homeschooling was my spouse's idea. He's fortunate that *I* fully support homeschooling, since I am the one doing it! So it was really myself I needed to convince, not him. :) So far so good, are on Year 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm actually "looking" for a school that he could succeed with and not be bored... My husband said, "Maybe the next year" :) He's happy with him home... funny how he was pretty much anti-homeschooling and now he's pretty much anti "school".... :) Our town is small so it's kinda hard. Our whole town is centered around the schools.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 WE homeschool and we support each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted he lets me do my thing. I don't think he has strong opinions, which is at least better than it used to be, which was slightly against it. Maybe with more time, he'll come around. He lets me buy what I want though, and sometimes listens to me talk curricula, so in that way he supports me. I think that he thinks I'll change my mind as the kids get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chava_Raizel Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 At this point in time, dh fully supports my homeschooling the children. In the beginning, he was against it though. He was worried that the kids would end up weird and that I wouldn't be able to handle teaching them. I managed to convince him to let me just try it out for kindergarten. It went well, and he agreed we could do another year - this is going to be our 10th year this year and now we both agree that homeschooling is the best for our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My DH had looked into homeschooling before we even married. He firmly and staunchly supports it. His support is really important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted other and might just be splitting hairs. I would say DH supports it in a qualified sort of way...not wholeheartedly. It's fine as long as it doesn't interfere with house work or meal prep or whatever, but for me it is really important. Less so to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He is 100% on board. Sometimes he reminds me why we're doing it when I feel like I'm going to fail them. When I first made the decision (when Pigby was 2) DH was on board for doing it for a few years then sending them. With my rosy glasses, I was sure it would all be perfect until high school. Now he's on board for high school and I'm less certain about it. We'll just figure it out, year by year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Mine only tolerates it. He sees that we are all happy and learning, and he's accepted it, but he's still not 100% on board with it. He still thinks it's the "normal" thing to go to school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 DH supports the decision completely, although he is very hands-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It took some convincing on my part initially, and we approached it with a one-year-at-a-time mentality (for his sake). Now, he's 100% on board and touts the benefits to people who ask him about it. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yep, it was initially his idea. I made sure that he realized what he was signing himself up for since he's a SAHD but he understood the consequences of his decisions. I still have to do all the planning and oversight though or nothing gets done. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm not sure what makes tolerates different from supportive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted yes because he pays for whatever curriculum I want, without question.:001_smile: And he sees it's working. But if I told him I think we should put our oldest in high school (9th grade), he wouldn't have a problem with it.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 DH has always, and is always telling me I am perfect. It is almost embarrassing. He thinks I can literally do anything. Me? Not so much, but I try to do everything. Sometimes I get stuck explaining something and he helps, but other than that it's all me. He likes to hear about what we do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My DH is completely on board with homeschooling. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It took some convincing on my part initially, and we approached it with a one-year-at-a-time mentality (for his sake). Now, he's 100% on board and touts the benefits to people who ask him about it. DH supports the decision completely, although he is very hands-off. My DH is completely on board with homeschooling. :001_smile: This is us. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yes, it was his suggestion initially. Now, he does have days when he gets frustrated with being the sole provider, but on his sane days, he says we will always do whatever it takes to continue homeschooling--including living with my mother if it came to it. If you knew her, you'd know what an incredible statement that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He has always supported it. At this point, he pretty much insists upon it (unless, of course, something caused there to be no choice). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 100% supportive. I couldn't do it without him.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It was my husband's idea. He went to our local public school and didn't want his girls going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Honestly, if he were not fully on board, I wouldn't be homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I had to pick other, as while my husband is totally on board with the idea of homeschooling, he sort of thinks I do a crappy job of it. :tongue_smilie: He also occasionally helps, occasionally b*tches, occasionally undermines me, occasionally is supportive.... I would say he lets me do what I want, but that isn't really true either. I do many things in our HS to appease him, which I think sometimes screws up the flow and dynamic we would have w/o him being weird. The plus side is that he keeps me from being a total flake, lol. I know so many people whose husbands take zero interest in what they're doing, they just are like "Ok, I trust that you're doing the right thing," which I sort of envy, and think is total BS at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My husband is completely supportive. In fact, he's always the one to talk me down off the ledge when I'm ready to quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 We both knew we would eventually want to homeschool any children and talked about it while we were dating. He's completely 100% for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeforthelord Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted other. Been single parenting homeschooling for twelve years. I will say, though, that ex-husband does not criticize me for homeschooling now that he visits his teens. And his new wife, while a p.s. employee, doesn't, either. In fact, she brought us a nice bag of school supplies this weekend! That's all the support we get -- politeness and school supplies. It works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He doesn't just 'support' it, he wouldn't want it any other way. :iagree: Here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) He is totally 100% wholly supportive. He has my back every single time I feel like I am sinking fast. We are blessed to have this man. I have a neighbor who wants to homeschool but her husband just flat out refuses to allow it. His argument is that 'They went to public school and he turned out okay.' I have tried to help give her arguments and defense but he just won't budge. She won't do it without his consent. It's sad to watch. :( Edited August 20, 2012 by MiniBlondes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I voted 100% supportive. He has worked with lots of people under his command and he constantly sees the product of the public school system. He also has witnessed lots of homeschooling kids over the years in science fairs, speech and debate, robotics, etc. He thinks that homeschooling compares very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 He is totally 100% wholly supportive. He has my back every single time I feel like I am sinking fast. We are blessed to have this man.( :iagree: Beautifully put, and I can say the same thing about my dh. :D I have a master's degree, with the potential to earn an income greater than what we would spend on daycare. I think he would like to have more of the vacations, luxuries, financial peace some of his peers with working wives have, but he has never once suggested we put the kids in school for those reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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