We once took a family ramble up a relatively small mountain. The weather was fine, the banter good humoured and the snacks plentiful. The view from the top was out of all proportion to the height we had climbed so the effort we put in was well worth it. However, there were parts which were hard for little legs, where our younger two needed help and when a rest was necessary.

We all hope that this is a picture of home education; we know it will be tough at times, but when these seasons come we will work together, find a good way through and the view from the top will be worth it. However, what happens if seasons come when it feels we are trudging though boggy ground every day? When whatever we do doesn’t seem to make much difference? Do we continue and be miserable, do we go for the school option or might there be another way forward? Listen in to our conversation and find out.

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