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I have felt a deep passion for homeschooling since the birth of my first child. I knew it was what I wanted for my family and I had big dreams!
What I didn’t know was that my husband did not share the same passion! As a matter-of-fact it seemed like everything was turning him away from homeschooling. Over the years we have know a lot of families that homeschool. Unfortunately for me, some of those families have been way over the top (I say that with much love) – you know the one’s. They really believe (I’m not knocking that) that homeschooling is the only way. They believe that you are setting your children’s souls on fire if you send them to public school. Well, let’s just say this attitude scared the crap out of my husband. I will also note that at the end of the day, these kids look a lot like some of the “unchurched” kids I see on a daily basis.
Ok, so now that I have put that out there I guess I have to tell you what I believe. I personally believe that in everything I do, I am to honor the Lord. Whether I homeschool, use a private school, or send my children to public school. I am to be a light unto the world (as are my children-if they are believers). I do not think that the Bible gives a specific COMMAND to homeschool. I do read that we are to train them up in the way they should go, and that we should always speak of the Lord when we wake, lie down, walk along the way. Amazingly though, I believe that our lives (as much as our mouths) are to mirror Christ. Just because someone else is teaching my child how to add fractions doesn’t mean I am any less of a mother, or Christ follower! This scenario actually opens up opportunities that I would not have otherwise. Chances for me to be a witness, to love others, and teach my children how to live in the world without being of the world.
I can hear the arguments of those friends now… They are too young to do that, they will be torn apart. Well, that’s not what God told Timothy. I believe that if the foundation is strong at home, then the child will be fine. Not to mention trusting God for the protection of that child. I think it takes just as much faith to send my child to a public school as it does to homeschool them.
This brings me to where I stand now in my current situation. After homeschooling the boys for a week, my husband told me that he really never wanted them to homeschool, but that he just wanted me to be happy (even though he didn’t believe it was what was best for them). I know, he is really too sweet isn’t he?! I’m sure my crying, begging, and arguing had nothing to do with him caving time and time again! I realized that while I could find no direct command as to which way was right/wrong, there is a command to my husband to lead our home, and for me to submit to that. So, that’s what I did.
I. Submitted. To. HIM!
I have to trust God that my children will be protected. I also have to learn not to do things based on fear. I know God doesn’t want me to live like that. I was so afraid of public school. The shootings, the bullies, the embarrassing moments, I have to give all of that to God. I have to trust that even through those things God is working. It’s hard and there have already been struggles, and it’s only day 4!
I am sharing this with you not to make myself feel better, but to reach out to any one who is struggling with this decision. It is and important one! I would never steer you one way over another. I would only ask you to look at every angle and God will show you what He has chosen for you!
Sometimes even Godly goals can become idols!
There is so much more I could write, but I guess I will end here for now! I have two girls that want my attention 
But I did want to add, that God is so awesome! He gave Jordan a Christian teacher! She even leads a “F.R.O.G.” (Fully Rely on God) devotional every Wed. morning! How cool is that?! I love it when I obey God and he gives me glimpses of how great obedience can be!
God Bless and have an amazing day!
PS: You will still see some awesome educational product reviews, because I still love to teach my kiddos here at home too!
UPDATE: We have decided to start homeschooling again!
Homeschooling is definitely a personal decision for each and every family and not a mandate from God.
I love homeschooling and have always wanted to homeschool my children (I myself am a homeschool graduate) but my husband was not on the same page as me as far as that was concerned. As a result, my oldest two were in public school up until this very year. When my third child turned 5, it was already October but I knew she was ready for kindergarten, so just to test the waters, I tried out homeschooling on her. (It was a win/win situation. If we didn't like it, she could still start kindergarten the following year, when she was supposed to.) My husband very quickly fell in love with homeschooling and the next year we homeschooled her for first grade. It then became our intention to pull the older two out for middle school (I was terrified of middle school. It's not the being away from me or the teachers that bother me the most…it's the influence from the other students.) But last year, something very disturbing happened to my 10yo daughter and my husband made the decision that it would be her and our son's last year of public school. This is our first year homeschooling all three children and though it is definitely quite the task, it is very rewarding and I wouldn't have it any other way. That being said, it is not for everyone. I am so happy that it worked out for us, though. 
I always wanted to home school my children as well. Like you my husband was NOT on board. When my youngest was about to enter 7th grade and couldn't READ I convinced him to try it for a year. Unfortunately that was the only year he let me do it.
. But my sister home schooled her daughters from kindergarten up and they thrived. I can't think of a better environment to learn.