Bringing them up in this environment, with no mobile service; satellite classes; and the freedom to explore, use their imagination and become well-adjusted, expressive little souls; is so rewarding.
They are growing up learning to grow their own chemical-free meat, veggies, fruit and eggs, etc. They are learning the art of communication as well as socialisation, all of which is becoming a lost art within the steel and concrete jungle of the city dwellers.
But is it a challenge to teach children in this way, to have a successful relationship with both them and your partner and work?
Absolutely, as long as you embrace the art of communication and patience, allowing everyone to be heard and let them hear others – this does work. Life isn’t always a bed of roses but it sure smells sweet when you realise that the grass is just fine in your paddock and doesn’t green up any better across the fence.
So next time you’re thinking that your child needs to move schools due to bullying or other issues, or they need a change, think of homeschooling your child – even if the thought of off-grid living doesn’t appeal to you…
Megen Hibbins, The free-spirited hippy mother, writer, homeschooler, traveller, off grid liver, blogger and vlogger. Living totally off-grid in the Australian bush with beekeeper husband and children aged 7, 6, 5 and 2 that are homeschooled. Megen is a passionate writer, vlogger, homeschool advocate and lifestyle freedom and earth-loving activist. She writes twice a week on her blog whilst working with her husband and children on the things that need doing. To contact her head to her blog at www.yogahippy.com.au or subscribe to the Yoga Hippies YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/yogahippies
Thank you, Megen, for a wonderful, eye-opening article!