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Reflections on Your Homeschool Graduation

June 7, 2022 //  by Jamie C. Martin//  7 Comments

Reflections on Your Homeschool Graduation

Reflections on Your Homeschool Graduation ~
Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool and Introverted Moms

It’s impossible to sum up a lifetime of homeschooling in a few sentences, but I’ll try anyway.

15 years ago, I had a dream. Like many dreams, it was hopeful, idealistic, and unrealistic. It dared to reimagine what learning could look like for my three young children.

I dreamt of an educational style that would enable our relationships to deepen, that would allow my kids to love learning, and that would give them an increasing sense of freedom and autonomy in their teen years.

I dared to believe that this educational philosophy could prepare a child for the real world as well as or perhaps even better than age-segregated classrooms, hours of busywork, and a packed schedule of extracurriculars.

I continued to dream, even as I lost sleep over the reality of homeschooling: bickering children, curriculum fails, losing my temper, unexpected storms in parenting and marriage, not to mention regularly wrestling with the sense that I might be screwing up these kids.

But as I reflect on your homeschool graduation earlier this month, Jonathan, I’m reminded that with God’s faithfulness, sacrifice, and tons of hard work, dreams can still come true.

Not only is it possible to home educate all the way through high school, it can become a treasured life accomplishment, a legacy that positively impacts future generations.

Reflections on Your Homeschool Graduation

I am so proud of this young man, who lights up our world both figuratively and literally, as he goes on to pursue a career in live event lighting design.

Jonathan, you are an out-of-the-box, thinks-for-himself, lifelong learner who loves others like Jesus.

The path that awaits you will not be straight. You’ll encounter unexpected turns, face your own storms, and make your own mistakes.

Many changes lie ahead, but one thing remains the same: Just as it’s been for the past 17 years, your mom will be right here whenever you need her.

I know that you are ready for the world; I just hope that the world is ready for you!

Love you forever and always, Mom xo

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About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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  1. Sarah M

    June 7, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    Aw, Congrats to you both! I’ve been reading since your kids were very young! Fun to see all the graduates grow up 🙂

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    • Jamie C. Martin

      June 21, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah, for being a faithful reader for so long!

      Reply
  2. Michael Beverly

    June 8, 2022 at 6:52 am

    God bless you for your sacrifices you have made to homeschool your children. This coming fall six of my seven grandchildren will be homeschooled because of the craziness in public schools here in Florida. Do you have a podcast or newsletter that I can subscribe to?

    Mike Beverly
    MichaelWbeverly@gmail.com

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    • Jamie C. Martin

      June 23, 2022 at 6:53 am

      Hi Mike! I signed you up for my newsletter/email list and you can find my podcast here: https://simplehomeschool.net/podcast/

      I hope you find that homeschooling is the right fit for your grandchildren! This post might give you some helpful direction: https://simplehomeschool.net/homeschooling-101-whatandwhen/

      Reply
  3. Melissa Manzo

    June 9, 2022 at 10:50 pm

    I’ve been following along with your journey since your kids (and mine!) were little, though my oldest is two years younger than yours. It is so encouraging to see your son ready begin this next chapter in his life! Congratulations!

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    • Jamie C. Martin

      June 23, 2022 at 6:55 am

      Thank you so much, Melissa! It’s so special to have readers like you who have walked this entire journey with us. xo

      Reply

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