6 Common Mistakes Homeschoolers Make

Replicating the classroom at home may feel familiar, but it misses the real benefits of homeschooling.

Homeschooling doesn't need to replicate a traditional classroom. Students can also thrive in a family-centered environment. Studio Romantic/Shutterstock

As back-to-school season gets underway, more and more families are choosing not to go back to school at all. Each year, especially since the lockdowns of 2020, many families are opting to homeschool instead.

While homeschooling can offer many benefits like increased freedom, individualized learning strategies, and a family-centric lifestyle, new homeschooling parents can find themselves inhibiting their success by approaching their new adventure with a school mindset. It can be challenging to shake the deeply ingrained notions and ideas that the standard school model has hammered into us for so long.