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Here are some articles that I thought may be helpful when dealing/or preparing yourself to deal with skeptics of your choice to homeschool.
Homeschooling: Dealing with Skeptics and Building Support
Once you have made the decision to homeschool, chosen your curriculum and completed all those other things that are necessary to start homeschooling, then comes the hard part -- telling your family and friends.
"Not That It's Any Of My Business, But..." Dealing with Criticism of Your Decision to Homeschool
"Each situation, and each family, has its own perspective. As a veteran homeschooling mother I know from experience that criticism comes from different directions, and require different strategies to turn criticism into support. My experience has proven that the best responses include the following elements: confidence, humility, information, and alliances."
Responding to Other People's Concerns About Your Decision to Homeschool
Excerpt: "When you are defending your decision to homeschool, try not to be defensive about it....Be comfortable and confident in that decision and you will be better equipped to educate others about homeschooling. Because dealing with our kids can quickly get emotional, especially when someone challenges our decisions about our own kids, such discussions can get out of hand, especially if you aren't confident in your choice....You don't need to worry about convincing anyone that homeschooling is the best choice for you; all you should try to do is to present some of the reasons you have chosen to do so. It is up to the other person to evaluate these reasons for themselves.
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