Our friends and family discouraged us from homeschooling our kids. Now grown, one of them is a pilot and the other went to college on a full scholarship.

The article recounts a couple's journey into homeschooling their two sons, reflecting on how they were initially discouraged by family and friends. Attending a homeschooling conference, they were inspired to embrace this educational path, desiring to help their children develop integral traits like integrity and creativity. Despite challenges and mixed support from their families, the couple dedicated themselves to homeschooling, actively engaging in community activities. Their commitment paid off, as both sons thrived and emerged as successful young adults without ever entering public school.

"When our sons were 3 and 6, my husband and I attended a homeschooling conference led by an expert and author in the field... During one session, the speaker asked the audience to share what traits they hoped their children would develop in school. Integrity, critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity were among the answers."

"My husband turned to me and said, 'You know we have to do this, right?' 'Do we, though?' I replied, horrified by the prospect of having our children underfoot indefinitely."

"We had good days and bad days. We never did send them to public school. Luckily, our circumstances worked in our favor."

"While many of our friends embraced our decision, others were less supportive. My husband's family, which has many members with advanced degrees, was fairly horrified."

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