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I Don't Want My Kids to Have a Normal Childhood
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
I don't want my kids to have a normal childhood. After 10 years of homeschooling, I'm realizing that I'm not trying to recreate the childhood I had—or the childhood society tells us our kids are supposed to have. I'm trying to build a family life that gives my girls room to learn, explore, play, ask questions, and become the people they're meant to be. In this episode, I talk about what "normal" means to me, why I'm proud of the ways our homeschool and family life are different, and why I want my girls to grow up knowing they can build a life that fits them. I also talk about the things I want them to have—and the things I want them to learn to live without. Because exceptional doesn't mean spoiled or the center of the universe. It means having opportunities, developing compassion, and knowing you have a safe place to land while you figure out who you are. If you're homeschooling, parenting differently, or simply questioning something that everyone else seems to accept, I hope this gives you a little room to think about what you actually want for your family. What is one thing that's accepted as "normal" that you've decided is just not for you? Find me on Instagram: @makingeverydaymagic #Homeschooling #IntentionalParenting #MakingEverydayMagic