Life’s no fun if you can’t laugh at yourself, so here goes.
I learned at home from grades 9 through 12. I don’t want you to choke on your coffee, but I actually did have a social life. So do our children, who are also homeschooled. Still, the stereotype persists.
We don’t just make friends with each other. We actually circulate. In society, no less!
But behind a lot of joking is usually a kernel of truth. Homeschoolers can be notoriously laid back. After all, we invented the term un-schooling.
The truth is, most homeschooling families are constantly in flux. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out…
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And without giving away too many dirty secrets, I know for a fact this type of thing DOES go on out there.
It’s a different world, learning at home, and watching the other children go by.
But besides the school bus, homeschoolers do miss out on a lot of the typical rites of passage.
But then again, we get to steer clear of a lot of controversy.
And other unpleasantries.
Speaking of food, it’s open season on the fridge and pantry when you’re learning at home.
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There are other perks, too. Like the way you feel when your parents give you an EXTRA week of Spring Break, just ’cause they can!
And getting ahead of the game since you’re not stuck at a desk all day long:
Sometimes it’s easy to pick out the homeschooler in a group of children.
Since he’s not learning in a traditional school setting, the homeschooler may ponder his identity in the world at large.
But you invariably get those nosy questions.
And skepticism from your peers.
They even try to box you into stereotypes.
The truth is, homeschooling can really broaden your horizons. Everything becomes an educational opportunity.
Much to your children’s dismay.
Sometimes you’re literally learning all year long…
And we can be such cheerleaders for homeschooling that it becomes obnoxious.
Speaking of cheerleaders, it’s really a blessing when your better half is completely on board and supportive of homeschooling.
You find that the best time to do progress reports its at night.
People often ask me, “How do you do it? I’d go crazy!” I’m not going to lie and say it isn’t a challenge.
And no meme roundup would be complete without Willy Wonka, so here you go.
Got any homeschool humor or jokes to share? Leave me a comment!
My uncle and his ex-wife homeschooled her two kids for a couple of grades. I ran into him when he was out with his new wife and he asked me about socialization. I had to try really, really hard not to bust out laughing. 😀 He should know better.
Oh gosh! The myth dies hard! ~ Anne Marie
Oh, these are so funny!!! We don’t homeschool, but I have nothing but respect for those that do. You’re right that so many of these myths are out there, though!
These are totally cracking me up. Memes are just the best, and this poking fun is cute.
Thanks for the laughs!! BTW, what curriculum do you use for home schooling? I live in Texas. I’m not a certified teacher but I don’t think I need to be one.
Hi Rebeca, no certification here, either! We are using a curricula that I hobbled together; it consists mainly of CHC (Catholic Heritage Curricula), Seton, Teaching Textbooks and TAN. ~ Anne Marie
These are great memes. The summer vacation one is hilarious.
As I sit here and deal with a cold…haha. These are some really funny memes!!
These had me laughing out loud. Some of the looks my kids are giving me!
These cracked me up! I homeschooled for a several years and totally can relate.
Even those who don’t homeschool will find these funny!
I loved reading these over these! We’ve been homeschooling for years and you have to laugh at the challenges
Oh, lots of funny memes here! I have some friends who were home schooled, will share this with them.
My favorite is with Leonardo DiCaprio! But I got a good laugh out of the others, too! Thanks for taking time to collect all these
These are so funny! I homeschool my kids so I can appreciate these!
I feel like what my impression of what it meant to be homeschooled is very different than what it is now that I have friends that actually do homeschool.
Things have a changed a lot, and the types of families who homeschool is certainly more varied and diverse now!
This is genius!