Every family has a different way of homeschooling.  Some take the time to start out each day following a rigid schedule and others are much easier and loser to deal with while tossing schedules right out the window.  It is a matter of choice and most families eventually settle into a pattern and routine that works well for them.  In order to easily and simply move along many families opt to use a scehdule.  There is nothing wrong with this, but many families find that going by a schedule makes them nervous and they simply cannot function.

Trying to decide if you are best using a schedule is not always easy, there are plenty of different factors that you need to take into consideration. You need to always consider your own attitude towards schedules, do you view them as your friend, or just something that is a hassle.  You also need to consider the personality of your children as wel.  Not all kids are the same, one child might not work well with a schedule while another child may thrive using it.

Taking all of these considerations into account will help you to ensure that you are making the correct decision, rather than simply trying to force a solution on your family that just will not work.  Always feel free to make some changes if necessary to things if they are not working.  You are in charge ultimately and you need to be happy with the solution or it will be a complete disaster and typically fail.

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