Why I Chose Freedom Over Conventional Schooling for My Child
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been questioned, ridiculed, and even accused of being “too lenient” with my child. People raise eyebrows when they see him gaming, watching meaningful videos on YouTube, or diving into tech with a curiosity that’s rare for his age. They whisper about how I took him out of traditional school and chose to homeschool instead. To many, it looks like a mistake. To me, it looks like freedom. Do I doubt myself? Yes, of course. There are nights when I lie awake wondering if I’m making the right choices. Parenting doesn’t come with guarantees, and homeschooling doesn’t either. But here’s what I refuse to do—I will never clip my child’s wings in the name of “playing it safe.” Because freedom, in its truest sense, is what allows him to discover who he really is. Freedom to Find His Calling When people say I’ve given him too much freedom, they forget that it’s this very freedom that helps him discover his own passions. He learns to recognize his strengths, ...