Gunnar Thorson

@DefyingC @nickitruesdell Yes! Teaching is a very hard and novel profession when done correctly. The key part is, “done correctly”

@DoYourBestDad @nickitruesdell Some of the people you are describing are the ones who dont teach during home school.

I see a lot of something on homeschool Twitter that I want to address. My perspective is as a mom of five kids homeschooled all the way, and homeschooled myself. Homeschooled kids aren’t better than everyone else’s kids, but I read so many posts that sure seem to portray this. It’s over the top. “My 3yo can read chapter books.” “My 14yo loves Shakespeare and creates apps.” “My 10yo wakes up early to do calculus.” Yes, your kid has more opportunities, more time, and more freedom. It’s what makes homeschooling great. But homeschooling doesn’t make your kid a genius, or a saint. Neither do you. Each child is different. Each will respond to the same upbringing in different ways. Some will love learning. But you know what? Even some homeschooled kids hate learning. Some will accelerate their progress, but others will not. Some homeschooled kids are super social and talk to everyone about anything. But some homeschooled kids are painfully shy and will avoid conversation like the plague. Some homeschooled kids grow up to have wonderful relationships with their family, and some will not. All of these kids can be in one family. Homeschooled. Loved. Parented the same way. Listen, I’m a 100% die-hard homeschool advocate. I think every kid should be educated at home. But let’s be real: people are people. God made us all different. No parent, not even homeschool parents, can create a perfect kid. And I think we should stop acting like it’s possible. Pray for wisdom. Pray for discernment. Pray for grace. Be humble. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

@LizStepan @nickitruesdell Dang… never thought about this but true. No one will care about your kids more than you and it’s not even close, even for all the money in the world… I’ve found that expensive education just means more strict on results…

@DoYourBestDad @nickitruesdell Preach. This was me with my learning-disabled son. After about 8 years old I kept tabs on all other possibilities for him as I didn't want to homeschool anymore. But I knew no one else would be willing to help him. It was absolutely brutal work.

@BowtiedQueenBee So may American boomers are the worst people for whatever reason… it defies logic and I don’t understand why

Listen, in case you don’t know- If a child is rushing to the bathroom, you let them go ahead of you. If a visibly pregnant woman is behind you in line, you let her go in front of you. If an old woman is behind you, you let her go ahead. It’s not hard to be courteous.

Beautiful and accurate description

@Homeschool_LLC That’s a wild statistic! What’s each type of family using to educate I wonder

You may be surprised at the distribution of homeschooling through the various income levels - a lot more homeschooling in the lower income levels. The Wealthy ($200k+) homeschool at a 3% rate, whereas the very poor (less than $25k) homeschool at almost 6% rate:

This is a wild stat… what’s each type of family using to educate?

I heard the craziest statistic that 50% of women over 30 or something like that are without children… can anyone factcheck me?

So why have we turned our sons into the modern version of what the growth structure has become?

How do our families find other families that think like this?

@WhiteBabyFac That kid’s eyes are insane!

Women: God did not create us to live our lives in some company that doesn't even know our names and pays us overtime with pizza. He created us for the most rewarding job in the world: being wives and mothers.

@BowtiedQueenBee What businesses are you building with your kids?

Maybe, instead of sending your kids to high school, builds business with them. Way more useful info and a successful company at the end.

Reading Starts at home @HannahWardEdu @usedgov

@HannahFrankman I literally can’t believe it’s taken this long and with so much insanity

Colorado’s 2025-26 public school enrollment is the lowest in a decade Colorado’s state population, meanwhile, has increased by half a million people since 2016 870,793 kids enrolled in public school for the 2025-2026 school year 10,000 have been pulled out The tide is turning

@Brian_Peotter Billions of annual fuel dollars represented here

I know you dont take naps. But lets just go for a drive.

@sarahofindiana @BowtiedQueenBee Have you found that engaging their interest to learn more than the lesson itself to be more effective? How do you go about doing it successfully

How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout: After homeschooling fifteen kids over more than two decades, I’ve seen moms burn out because they’re trying to do public school at home or using a curriculum that requires more of the parent than it does the child. We start with Pinterest-perfect dreams, but sometimes we forget the heart of why we’re doing this in the first place. So here’s my honest advice; the kind I’d share with you over coffee on a messy kitchen table, with toddlers climbing around and someone asking for another snack. 1. Stop homeschooling preschool and kindergarten. Let them play. If your preschooler is busy digging in the dirt, building towers, or pretending to cook soup for their stuffed animals; congratulations, they’re learning! Play is education for little ones. It builds imagination, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation. Let them explore, sing, climb, and wonder. Academics can wait. Childhood can’t. 2. Your home isn’t a mini public school. You didn’t bring your kids home to re-create what you left. You brought them home for freedom! Enjoy that freedom to move, to rest, to go deep into passions, and to build real-life skills, together. You don’t need desks in rows, bells, or a rigid schedule. You need connection, curiosity, and love. Homeschooling thrives when it feels like family life, not an imitation of an institution. 3. Kids don’t need seven subjects a day. No one learns well when life feels like a conveyor belt of checkboxes. Focus on a few rich things that matter: reading together, exploring the world, creating, and talking about what you see. When your child dives deep into one subject; like dinosaurs, gardening, art, or history; they’re developing focus, discipline, and joy. Those habits matter more than “finishing” every book. 4. Worksheets ≠ learning. Filling blanks and circling answers doesn’t make knowledge stick. True learning happens when a child uses what they know; through storytelling, experiments, art, problem-solving, cooking, and play. If you swapped half the worksheets for projects, discussions, and discovery, you’d see curiosity come alive again. 5. Grade levels are a myth. Your child isn’t “behind” or “ahead.” They’re just on their own path. Real learning doesn’t follow a standardized timeline. One kid might read at four; another might not until nine; and both can end up loving books as adults. Homeschooling allows mastery over memorization and growth over grading. 6. Your kids don’t owe relatives a performance. You don’t have to prove your worth, or your kids intelligence, to anyone. Learning isn’t a show. It’s a lifestyle. Protect your kids from the pressure to “perform.” Let them learn for the joy of it, not for applause. 7. If you’re burned out, your kids feel it too. Your peace sets the tone of the home. When you’re overwhelmed, stop. Simplify. Rest. Your kids would rather have a joyful, engaged mom than a frazzled teacher trying to “keep up.” Go outside. Take a week off. Do nothing structured. Bake, snuggle, read, breathe. 8. Reading late isn’t failing. Some of my kids were fluent readers at five. Others took until eight or nine. You know what? They all caught up. My daughter Anna, who is the slowest to learn how to read is now best selling author. Early reading doesn’t predict future success. Here’s the truth: shame, pressure, and comparison can damage confidence for years. If you suspect dyslexia, don’t spend thousands of dollars on tutoring! Try Dyslexia Games as your first option when kids struggle to read - the program is affordable and uses art, games, and logic to teach reading: DyslexiaGames.com Let go of the fear that you’re not doing enough. You’re giving your kids something precious; the gift of learning in freedom, surrounded by love.

@nickitruesdell I think the biggest issue is that people are afraid to go it alone and do not know what to do or where to start. Got any suggestions

I think everyone should homeschool. No disclaimers, no apologies. But I will back this up every time with my experience homeschooling while single, while working, and while broke. Your life doesn’t have to be just right. You just have to be willing.

Sixth night in row that my 3 year old has woken Up at 1am crying so loudly. I am about to absolutely lose my shit. How is anyone dealing with this calmly?

@HannahWardEdu Awesome! How do we get access to this?

Neat. This will make things more interesting. I'm launching a free complete curriculum built on heritage learning materials that made America great 100 years ago. Any school, learning pod, or homeschool family will be able to use it - free of charge. It'll take pencils, paper, and PEOPLE to implement. Let's compare notes after a few years. I wonder how the old school curriculum will hold up compared to these robots... any guesses?