Do not pretend for one second that you flat out made the right choice to home-school your children. You have had doubts. You question yourself. Yes, you may have moments that you know…truly know that your decision is best for your children. At other times the uncertainty brings you to tears. I could only assume this is what you go through because my children, you see, are driven and dropped off at school.

Some may suggest that this author holds no claims to pass judgment whether home schooling is a right choice and how dare the writer of this article assume the feelings and doubts of those moms and dads who do home-school day-in and day-out. Well, I do know because I go though your struggle…in reverse. My wife and I have doubts about sending our children to school, even though it is a private school. We question ourselves often. Most times we are satisfied with our decision but tears sometimes water down our decisiveness and we find ourselves asking, "Is not home-schooling the right choice?"

I own a company that provides in-school field trips for private schools, public schools, and even home-school groups. The times when my doubt is heaviest usually is when I come back from presenting three or four Science shows back to back in a day. Just this past week, I presented my Wacky Wild Science shows to four second grade classes. The children love it. The children spew "wow's" and "oohs" and an occasional "awe snap!" And the teachers…well usually one, maybe two out of four sit with the children sharing the fun and fascination. They participate and show the children that they too are interested, interested in learning, interested in Science, interested in them! The other two to three teachers sit in the back checking their emails online, paying bills, grading papers and not paying attention. Not to the content, nor to the kids.

To be fair, teachers today are stretched to almost a breaking point. There are many dedicated loving teachers out there. But too many teachers have too many students, too many meetings, too many "non-school" issues to deal with and not enough time, money, resources or administrative backing. Oh, and then the "No Child Left Behind" testing and requirements that strip their ability to teach to the children because they must teach to the test. Whatever the reasons, if a teacher shows no interest, no passion, no love, no motivation, no excitement for exploring and learning new things with their students, then the students will not care to learn.

It is these thoughts that make my wife and I question whether home-schooling is right for us. We know it is not right for everyone, but today, if you were asking yourself the same question, you might feel a bit more confident in knowing what I know and see everyday.

Bio - Seth "Bugmaster" Prezant is the president of Wacky Wild Science. His education company provides in-school, in-camp, and after-care science presentations in addition to birthday parties for both boys and girls. The Bugmaster can be reached at 954-562-6803 or www.WackyWild.com.