About Homescooling

Can Both Working Parents Become a Homeschooling Family?

The real issue is not whether the parents work or not; rather, the question is how much time the parents are willing to devote to their family, and especially to be directly involved in their children’s education. From the amount of time they are prepared to invest in their children, parents must set clear priorities, manage their schedules, and share responsibilities between husband and wife.

Homeschooled Children Live Like They're in a "Glass House Free from Pests and Pollution." How Can They Be Prepared for the Real or "Normal" World?

Children who interact daily with their father, mother, and their parents’ environment are, in fact, already living in the real world from an early age. They witness how their father carries out his work, interacts with colleagues, and faces and solves problems. They observe how their mother manages her time between being a wife, a homemaker, and a household manager—or even see her running a business from home. They also learn from how conflicts within the household are resolved.

Compared to children who spend nearly half their time at school and only see their parents briefly in the morning or just before bedtime, homeschooled children are, in many ways, better prepared to face the real world.

Do Homeschooled Children Study at Home Only with Their Parents? How Can They Socialize with Others, Especially Peers Their Own Age?

If the concern is about socialization, then before children interact with their peers, we as parents must first ask: Is my child prepared to become an individual with self-confidence without constantly comparing themselves to others? Do they have empathy and a willingness to help their friends without being easily manipulated emotionally? Can they be a role model through their speech and good character?

These social skills and qualities cannot be acquired from anywhere unless they are taught and nurtured at home—whether a child is homeschooled or not.

My Husband and I Do Not Have an Educational Background—How Can We Ensure the Success of Our Children's Education?

The Father of Indonesian National Education, Ki Hajar Dewantara, described the aim of education by stating:
"With noble character (budi pekerti), every person stands as a free individual (with personality), capable of governing and mastering themselves. This is what it means to be a civilized human being, and that is the essential goal of education."

In an era where information and knowledge are easily accessible, the most important role of parents is not merely to transfer knowledge, but to instill character, morals, and values—shaping their children to become individuals with integrity and civility. This kind of teaching can only be done at home, by parents, through example and daily life.

My Husband and I Lack the Patience to Teach Our Children, Especially When They Are Disobedient and Rebellious. What Should We Do?

The process of educating children must begin with clear rules, firm supervision, and consistent discipline. Children need to understand that the rules are established by the father, and the mother must agree with and uphold those rules. Both parents must work together to teach and train their children to respect the rules through obedience.

One essential rule that helps children learn to honor authority is teaching them not to rebel (by crying or shouting) and not to speak harshly to their parents—especially when the father and mother are teaching and guiding them.

Apply the principle from Ephesians 6:1–3:
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—‘so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’"

Only by teaching children to honor and obey their father and mother can they truly learn to honor and obey God.

Should I Homeschool My Children So That They Can Become Geniuses or at Least Smarter Than Their Peers?

If our measure of a child’s success is based on achieving a certain standard, then perhaps the more important question is: Do we truly know our children—not just academically, but also emotionally and spiritually? Before using the term “better,” we must be cautious about the standard we’re applying.

To put it simply, we can draw an analogy from God’s creation: a lion is not considered foolish just because it cannot swim like a whale; nor should we pity the whale for not being able to sprint like a lion; and we shouldn’t think less of the mouse deer simply because it cannot soar like an eagle.

Homeschooling is a parent’s decision to know and nurture their children according to the unique purpose given to them by their Creator—not to compare them with others, but to prepare them to become a blessing to others.

Why Should All Children Be Homeschooled, When Only Certain Children Have Special Needs or Face Specific Challenges?

Parents who choose to homeschool believe that every child is unique—with their own strengths, weaknesses, and potential—that must be nurtured, sharpened, refined, and complemented by their siblings, as well as by their father and mother.

When each family member is separated or chooses to separate in order to find peers or competition elsewhere, the family loses the opportunity to truly see and understand the uniqueness, limitations, and gifts of each member.

The more clearly homeschooling parents recognize a child’s specific needs, the more committed they become to strengthening the family unit—so that it becomes a place where every member is actively involved in building up, supporting, and equipping one another.

Should I Homeschool My Children So That They Become Religious, Love to Pray, Read the Bible, and Obey Their Parents?

The goal of raising religious children should not be to make them blindly obey everything their parents want, nor to make them appear more moral than others.

When religious focus is directed toward obedience to parental expectations or judged by standards of morality, goodness, or correctness based on a specific doctrine or set of rules, we risk forgetting the true heart of faith: to live out the two greatest commandments—“to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind,” and “to love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39).

True faith should point children toward God and toward others, not simply toward rule-keeping or comparison.

If We Homeschool Our Children at Home, Is It Possible for Them to Transfer to a Formal School or Another Institution at a Certain Level?

The National Education System Law in Indonesia allows homeschooled children to transfer to formal schools or other educational institutions, provided they have a National Student Identification Number (Nomor Induk Siswa Nasional/NISN).

However, the process is generally smoother if the children have participated in the official Equivalency Education Program and passed the corresponding national exams:

• Paket A, equivalent to Elementary School (SD)

• Paket B, equivalent to Junior High School (SMP)

• Paket C, equivalent to Senior High School (SMA)

Can Homeschooled Children Compete for Admission to Top Universities in Indonesia or Abroad?

Homeschooling families should, in fact, be among the most confident when it comes to preparing their children for university—because from an early age, they have closely observed their children's potential, talents, and interests.

Homeschooling parents typically begin early to design a personalized roadmap for each child, including structured preparation, disciplined study habits, and clearly defined goals—annually, monthly, weekly, and even daily.

This level of intentionality equips homeschooled students to meet the rigorous demands of university admissions, careers, or professional paths. Unlike many parents who entrust this entire process to educational institutions, homeschooling parents take full responsibility for guiding and preparing their children toward their future.