What does Daddy Do?

My husband is a school teacher, so people assume he contributes a lot to the academics of our homeschool. Well, not really. He doesn't even need to handle the math or science, as many dads do, because those subjects are my strengths.

While he doesn't contribute to the actual lessons, however, Dad helps to create an atmosphere of learning in our home--probably one of the most important aspects of our children's education. He is always learning himself, and he shares his discoveries. He creates little contests and trivia games. ("The one who wins this classical music identification games doesn't have to pay for car insurance this month.") He speaks multiple languages at the dinner table, and encourages others to do the same. He plans amazing road trips. Yes, he helps . . . though not in ways one might expect. And don't forget that his work outside our home enables me to stay in our home with the kids. I know our homeschool wouldn't be nearly as successful without him.