As dads we need to step in and run interference for our wives. We need to inform our families that this was a joint decision and we feel it is best for the family. While she is the one homeschooling, we support our wives.

There will also be times when she needs moral support to continue homeschooling the children. Your wife may question her ability to do well. On days when the kids haven’t ‘felt the need to learn’ you need to reassure her that you believe in her and give her some time to decompress.

Also, let your kids see that you support homeschooling and that it is important to you. Be encouraging of your wife and the homeschooling process in front of your children. Ask them what they did in school that day and listen with as much interest as you would if they were recounting their day from a school building. The kids will take their cues from us, dad, so make sure they see that you believe that this is the best thing for them. This will be especially true for your sons who could begin to view school as a ‘girl thing’.

Many dads take an even more active role in homeschooling. I work with my kids on my days off. After the school day is done I look over their papers and help them work through difficult concepts. I have a very different teaching style from my wife and sometimes it is that difference that helps my kids understand something. Many homeschools swap subjects. I love science; primarily the biological sciences, anatomy and physiology, so I take a leading role in teaching those subject and allow my wife to focus on the other areas. This not only helps our children learn but they see passion for a subject and teamwork in action.

Don’t allow the myth that moms homeschool and dads work fool you. A homeschool is a great environment to demonstrate the unique gifting, similarities and differences between the sexes.
 

Here are some great resources for homeschool dads.

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