Homeschooling High School: Discovering Passions and Purpose – Carrie De Francisco, Part 1 (Through the Years Series)

"I truly feel like God saved the best of our homeschooling journey for last." ~ Carrie De Francisco Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Homeschooling through high school can be daunting, but it can also be the most rewarding time for both parents and students. In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton sits down with Carrie De Francisco, author of "Homeschool Through High School: A Handbook for Christian Education," to discuss the advantages of homeschooling during the teen years, for this addition to our Homeschooling Through the Years Series. Carrie shares her experience, wisdom, and practical tips for navigating these crucial years, from nurturing relationships, to providing a Christ-centered education, to choosing the right curriculum, Carrie shares her insights and experiences. If you're considering homeschooling your teen or are already in the thick of it, this episode is a must-listen! 🙏❤️ Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation.  Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide Coffee With Carrie (Podcast, Resources, Homeschool Coaching) Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, by Carrie De Francisco Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply and Enjoyably, by Carrie De Francisco More books from Carrie De Francisco Just Breathe: Simplify Your Homeschool - Carrie De Francisco on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Recommended High School School Curriculum: Apologia Science BJU Press Homeschool CTCMath Institute for Excellence in Writing   📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓 🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!  Discussion Questions: 1. How did Carrie's perspective on homeschooling high school change over time, from initially not wanting to do it to enjoying it as the best years of homeschooling? Can you relate to her initial hesitations? 2. Carrie mentioned Isaiah 54:13 about the Lord being the children's teacher. How have you seen God fill in gaps and come alongside you in your homeschooling journey, especially in subjects or areas you felt inadequate to teach? 3. Why does Carrie say the relationships are what made the high school years so special for her? How can parents focus on building strong relationships with their teens while homeschooling? 4. Carrie and Yvette discussed the importance of being a friend to your teen, not just their parent. What are some ways parents can foster close friendships with their teenagers while still maintaining authority? 5. For moms struggling in their relationship with teens, what tips did Carrie give for restoring the relationship, such as taking a break from academics to spend quality time together? 6. How can showing interest in your teen's hobbies, friends, and the things they love help strengthen your relationship with them? Share some examples. 7. What did Carrie say is the most important advantage of homeschooling high school from a Christian perspective? Do you agree and why? 8. Carrie mentioned the flexibility teens have to explore passions, gifts and start impacting the world for God's kingdom while still in high school. What opportunities have you seen for this? 9. When choosing high school curriculum, how much student input did Carrie solicit? What are pros and cons of giving teens choices in what and how they learn? 10. Carrie's family took an eclectic approach to high scho