Thank you for the video!! My skin hurts when I get sunburned so your modest swimsuit ideas are very helpful since I still want to be able to wear swimsuits, feel sexy, but covered!

I love your necklace!! 💙🎗️💙

Homeschooling is good, if you have the proper materials and teaching quality. But must add also physical exercises (sports) and interaction with other kids every week. You look great, btw. :)

My mom homeschool me for 5 years and was amazing! When I start going to a regular school the teachers tought I could start at 7 grade and not at 5 grade, due to my mom amazing devotion in teaching. And It all ended well, I did med school and now I am a SAHM and im homeschooling my kids (yep, I give up my md carreer during my internship in obgyn!)

My husband was homeschooled and didnt get the same level of socializing as I did in school. I told him that i want our daughter to at least go to elementary then its up to her.

I was homeschooled until I graduated high school, and now I’m homeschooling my kiddos. We love it 🫶🏻

Abby, I hope you continue with the idea of homeschooling. I’m already a grandma, so I’ve seen how life is. You are so right, all you have explained it’s real. The school system is not the best now. And, I don’t be alive in vaccinating your kids until later on. Try to watch videos from Candice Own. Thank you for all the work you do ❤

You will never regret staying home with and homeschooling your children. We are in the home stretch now with all three in high school, and homeschooling has been one of the best decisions that my family has made.

Girl don’t act like you’re going to teach your kids different perspectives of history you’re just gonna teach them the Trump version lol

Hi Abby! is there any validation exam homeschooled children have to sit in order to recieve a primary/highschool diploma? i'm genuinely curious and thinking about homeschooling my children as well...I was teaching in private schools here in Argentina until last year and if there's something i'm sure of is I wouldn't want my children to behave like the 'socialized' kids😅🙃

I was homeschooled for Christian reasons for my whole life. I did have an extremely positive experience and enjoyed it fully as a child. However, I have a few negative observations of it. 1. That homeschoolers that homeschool for religious reasons normally do not succeed keeping the homeschool graduates, with very few exceptions. I have noticed this with members of my family and other former homeschooled friends. I have seen that the majority of the homeschooled graduates left their religious faith when they became adults, or they practice it differently than their parents did. It's a brutally honest observation, but I have seen this. I think this has to do that most parents, regardless if they homeschool their kids or not, do not teach their kids to defend their beliefs so when they're challenged by outside influences. Also that those kids already have formed an opinion that's different than the parent and do not express it until they turn 18. Just some observations. 2. And that homeschoolers normally do not struggle with socializing. But I have noticed that the homeschoolers are like public school kids in the sense that networking opportunities are extremely limited in comparison to private school graduates. That homeschool graduate and public school graduate equally have to work harder to network more than the private school graduate. Just my observation.

"They won't be socialized!" Exactly, _no kid of mine's gonna be a commie!_

Nothing special here. Typical suburban mother viewpoints. She doesn't think parents should expose "our children" (children who are suburban and well-off) to the "lowest of the low" (inner-city throwaways that no one cares about). After all, what reasonable parent wants their child to associate with uncouth, vulgar, and violent street trash when they can be surrounded by their always-right, always-balanced, and always-healthy parents?

🐕New Homeschool Dad here. I work from home while the missus teaches. I occasionally lend a hand on history and geography. It's incredible so far. Difficult, a struggle some days, but incredible. We wouldn't trade it.

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Yayyy, I’m homeschooled and have been from the very beginning and it’s so amazing! Homeschool is the way to go!❤

I'm a SAHM and have two boys as well, a 3 year old and a 5 month old. It's been so interesting talking to other Mom's who suggest I put my son in preschool so I can have some "Me" time. I'm actually really looking forward to teaching my children. My husband and I believe their education is our responsibility, and I'm the type of person who wants to do all I can first before outsourcing. My hope is to join or create a homeschool co-op! We also plan to make adjustments as needed based on what's best for each child! You've made such great points here, Siblings being separated for the majority of their childhood is something I hadn't thought about previously! 🐩

It's unfortunate that my mom doesn't work and yet still doesn't help me. I talked to her once about how she's not helped a single time in the first year of my kids life. She cried and came over one single time. Hasn't been back. Thanks mom! I'm definitely going to do better for my own children.

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🐩 Honestly I hated homeschooling and here are a few reasons why. For starters I homeschooled for most of middle school and a Christian homeschool for highschool. Sure I graduated with a 4.0 however I hated the Christian propaganda in the curriculum and would have preferred it not in there and just learn other things without religion being involved. I love learning though and have a 3.8 in college. But I'm also a perfectionist. Honestly I didn't have any friends doing homeschool and my siblings were the only people in that prison of a house with me. When it comes to siblings, I had to tutor my siblings a lot and honestly I was also forced to become a second mother and life at home felt like a prison. I will note my mother was also physically abusive and she lacked the want to actually teach her kids. So it all fell on me the oldest child. When I entered my early 20's I actually had to push her to put my younger siblings in public school. Now they thrive in public school and they actually get help and I get to have a life. As for the ADHD thing one of my younger brothers took a long time before he was actually diagnosed with ADHD and I have it too. But I know it's hereditary because our father has it. Be super careful with sheltering your kids. I was extremely sheltered growing up and that left me vulnerable in my 20's where an extremely bad thing happened to me when it came to an ex boyfriend. I totally blame my mom for causing me to be so sheltered because he knew and took advantage of it.

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🐶 About to start year six of homeschooling. All of your reasons were ours and we’re very happy.

It’s interesting you spend your days online being judgmental about everyone else but think only you can raise good, upstanding citizens. Your own childhood clearly damaged you.

I was homeschooled K-12 and LOVED it! I had an adjustment period socially when I went to college, but I graduated at the top of my class. I plan on home-schooling our kids too! Totally agree with everything you shared and I am very thankful for the book recommendations.

As a relationship coach I can say the majority of women I work with want exactly that. But it's an issue re: finances. In today's world, a lot of men expect a woman to have a career and contribute financially which is why the woman I know often struggle to find relationships with men on the same page.

Is Abby the perfect woman? We’d like to think so.

We love homeschooling!!! ❤

As a retired LAUSD elementary teacher of 25 years, I know homeschooling is fantastic! Yup. My husband is a homeschool teacher (where pods or groups hire out a person with a particular skill) of 30 years, and I have always been satisfied with the parents and most of the kids' socialization and academic knowledge. All have gone on to college (the ones I have met over the years) and have thrived. I would not send a child to public school if I had a child now for many reasons. However, the public school experience was positive for many kids from precarious homes because it gave them safety and a routine, which positively impacted them. I went to private and public schools and was homeschooled for a year. I do not think there is one way to be taught and learn, and that is what is so flexible and creative about homeschooling. Good decision!🐕

Some things to think about: 1. School (starting in first grade) is not daycare, a 6 year old is not a 2 year old. 2. Choosing to homeschool at 2 is not realistic, you have no idea what a school aged child is like. 3. Gabor Mate does not recommend homeschooling, it is possible to bond with your children and have them not be peer oriented while attending school. 4. There are tons of Jewish day schools in your area and schools are really central to the community. Your family will be isolated from many events and miss out on a quality education, supportive environment and connections with other adults which can often be positive. 5. If you have your children close in age it is nearly impossible to homeschool without childcare for younger siblings. 6. Suzanne Venker is starting to speak out about this, you can be a stay at home mom and play a vital role in your children lives at all ages without homeschooling. You can volunteer at school, chaperone field trips and prioritize family time without homeschooling.

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I actually think having the kids together 24/7 makes them more likely to get annoyed of each other haha

Great points and nice book recommendations. Was partially home schooled myself up until 6th grade then entered the public school system. It allowed me to skip 3 grades and I entered uni at 15. Met a lot of kids in college who were home schooled their whole lives and while they were usually incredibly talented in some field like math/physics/music, I did find them to be a bit noticeably socially awkward or perhaps uncomfortable in social environments. Therefore, I think some socialization in the form of camps or activities is important if you home school all the way to college.

Would be more than happy to fill such a woman up 😊

Home school then private school along with out of school activities that focus on learning, not just subjects but social skills, lots of books especially visual guides to learning maths/science etc... fun learning, as learning is playing. Public education doesn't care for their students

I think documenting your journey with this decision would be an interesting series. It could include resources your turning to and more time to delve into pros/cons from both sides. I’m curious, since some of your current reasons are based in theories why school wouldn’t be a good fit, would you consider putting them in school to see if it is a good fit? Or is the plan homeschool first and then maybe transition to a private school to compare? I guess the main question is, how do you plan to assess whether or not homeschool seems to be a good fit for each child?

Yes!! We just joined a homeschool co-op and we are so psyched about it! I was a public school high school teacher for half a decade and I'm so excited about homeschooling. <3 Excited to see what you think about it!

Our oldest is 2 years old and we are really gearing towards home education here in the UK.. It's so interesting because reading about the history of the 1870 Education Act which made it law for children ages 5-13 to be in education and what the church had to say against it was soo interesting! They forewarned us and it's come to past now. I had to share with my friends and family so I wrote about it. The conventional school system has had its benefits in the past but I believe that home education for the great majority of the time should be the default and not the exception. And yes I'm looking forward to learning and re-learning things! 😃

THANK YOU for looking out for your boys! This drugging of boys because they're BOYS is one of the most horrific things I have ever seen. People belong in prison.

Abby, I would love a resource on how schooling was done in America before public schools existed. I'm in my 50s and realized only recently that I have no idea of this portion of history.

Will your kids not be allowed out of the house until they're 18? 'Lowest of the low' is how Abby thinks of people in public AND private school. That's... nice. Not judgmental at all! This sounds like you have control issues that therapy could help with. I seriously am sending thoughts and prayers to your kids. They're going to need it.

It is hard work but SO worth it. All I have to say Abby is to look at the laws pertaining to homeschooling in your state. The laws are different per state. Some states are lax and others are more strict. Do the homework it will help both you and your child/children. Wishing you good luck Abby. ❤😊

I’m sure you and your husband will do a good job homeschooling.

Homeschooling has been on my spirit in the last few months, even though I am single and childless right now🤣 I’m a Christian, and the Bible makes it clear that we are to give our children a Christian education. I do not believe this can be accomplished in the worldly school system that is anti-Christian by federal law. One day, I want to raise disciples, equipped with the Word of God. 🫡 plus, your point about pace is so spot on!! The focus should be on nurturing their gifts and interests. Love your content! Thank you so much for this!❤️

I love that you guys are already thinking about this even though your kids are so young! And wow, for some reason, the reality that school separates siblings for most of their childhoods didn't even occur to me. But you are right. They end up living pretty much separate lives for most of the day, week, and year. (Seriously, how did I not think of this before?)

We're Entering our 11th year of homeschooling. It's great!

A girl who covers herself up will ALWAYS get my attention more than a woman who dresses the opposite. I want to start a family and you’re basically looking at what your daughter is gonna dress like.

My favorite part of Abby videos is the bitter comment section proving her right. Subscribed.