They want to respect their child's interests and not squelch her enthusiasm for learning, yet they also want her to learn about and master certain subjects. What these parents don't realize is that there isn't any conflict . Teaching doesn't mean forcing information, nor does it mean that parents make all the decisions and the child has no say in her learning. The fact is, children are eager to learn. They long to be taught by a caring, respectful teacher.
Parents can lead and teach, and still respect their child's individuality and unique interests.
The ultimate goal of homeschooling is knowledge, not freedom. Since parents are responsible for their child's education, they should not hesitate nor apologize for teaching. Homeschooling pays off for everyone. She writes freelance on education and child rearing, and is a single homeschooling mother of two daughters.