I homeschool my kids, so I'm blurring the lines between mother and teacher. I'm worried they're now too dependent on me.
A parent who homeschools her two children discusses the emotional challenges of balancing the roles of mother and teacher. She expresses concern that the lack of boundaries is fostering excessive emotional dependency in her children.
Why it matters
This highlights the psychological and interpersonal complexities faced by parents who take on the dual role of educator, a growing trend in modern family dynamics.
The author is homeschooling her two kids. Courtesy of Chantel Henry Homeschooling my kids has blurred the line between teacher and mother. I worry my kids are becoming too emotionally dependent on me. I'm teaching my children to learn other ways to manage their emotions. I homeschool my 7-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, so we spend most of the day together. Our mornings start with hugs, kisses, and breakfast conversations, but the affection rarely stops there. At the beginning of each school day , we review the rules: raise your hand to be called on, and do not leave your seat without permission. I also remind them: "Mommy is not here. My name is Teacher Toye while class is in session." Within 15 minutes, I hear, "Mommy, can I have a snack?"
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