For all the lessons that need to be taught related to the grade syllabus, the homeschool student also needs to learn an equal number of life lessons that will come in handy for the future. These are some qualities that the homeschool parent must encourage the growth of in their wards.
They must build resilience
There is not a single person in the world who has no problems. At every stage a human being faces challenges and often difficult odds. It is important for the homeschool student and parent to understand that difficult times are bound to come and that they need to learn how to deal with it. Learn how to bounce back and recover so well from the past that the future is better and brighter.
They should develop tenacity
Ever so often in our world today people get distracted. The flood of screens and the information that they are constantly sharing with us can become a detriment to making actual progress. The homeschool student needs to learn tenacity when it comes to setting and achieving goals. Their determination and ability to persevere in the face of distractions is what will help them succeed.
They need to overcome their fears
Facing personal demons is a problem even for grown adults. For children to do it quickly will help improve the quality of their lives. The homeschool parent needs to help their homeschool students identify and then face their biggest fears so that they can overcome the limitations set by these fears. Break the process into smaller manageable steps so that gradually the big bad boogie just disappears one fine day.
They must face their inhibitions and insecurities
There may be a number of factors that make your homeschool student self conscious. This makes them unable to act in a natural manner when the inhibition rears it’s head. Allow your child to identify and eliminate such insecurities. I find logic works well on fears that may mostly be imaginary. Ask them what is the worst that can possibly happen and then give them ways to deal with that possible fallout.
