Use mealtime to share some of the things you've learned about or read about, and share your enthusiasm, disbelief, opinions, etc. Minimize the time they spend in front of the television or computer games, video games, etc. What You Can Do About It . She discusses how these types of activities can squelch a child's natural curiosity. But, I have found a creativity within me that I never knew existed, and most of it has surfaced as a direct result of homeschooling.
Creativity varies from person to person.
We as parents are responsible for the raising and training of each child, as well as helping them discover their unique gifts and talents. Think back about things they collect, read about, like to do in their spare time. And we've now begun to realize that interests and a thirst for knowledge go hand in hand. Yes, there are some things that they MUST learn, like math, writing,etc. This is wonderful food for thought.