Taken at face value, there is nothing wrong with the first two points, either. If someone were to follow these instructions, I am sure she would experience a ‘successful homeschool.’ Unless, of course, she didn’t! I think this article falls into the one-size-fits-all trap.

I have always been blessed by the diversity in my homeschool group to keep me mindful of the notion that there is no one way to school, or even one picture of success. I imagined some of my dear friends trying to follow this pattern. Some would thrive. Others would need medication! LOL

After a few years, many homeschoolers seem to figured out who they are and no longer work to conform to anyone else’s standard of success. But I think about all those new to homeschooling or considering homeschooling. I know some consumate night owls who would walk away from one of life’s most rewarding adventure if they really believed that they must wake up an hour before the kids in order to be successful.