As I have been planning our new school year, I have found myself struggling with what to teach for some classes, such as history and writing. Do you ever find yourself in this situation? Have you ever felt you lack the ability to teach a subject well enough for your child to learn? I have heard some of my homeschooling friends say they are unable to teach math once their kids have finished algebra. While I feel confident that I can teach math beyond algebra, the issue I face is in the form of a teenager who would prefer to never see another math problem in her life. All of my ability is worthless if she has no desire. Anybody with me on this one?
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Tammie Bairen is a homeschooling mom of three children—two in high school—who has been married for 20 years. She is currently an editor for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and a small publishing company. She enjoys teaching at her homeschool co-op and challenging students to achieve their God-given potential. You can find her blogging about homeschooling and life, in general, at Living Life As It Unfolds.