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Ep 11 Leaving Public School: My Kid’s Honest Take with Ari

Modern Homeschool··3 August 2026·14 min

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You're listening to Episode 11 of Modern Homeschool. Today Aria is back on the show and she's giving her honest take on what she misses (and doesn't miss) about public school, what surprised her about homeschool, what hard days look like, and whether she'd ever want to go back. This is the episode for every mom who's been quietly worried her kid will feel sad or left out if she homeschools. Real answers, from an actual homeschooled kid. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get into it!Episode Highlights:1. What Aria remembers from public school2. What she actually misses (and what she doesn't)3. What surprised her about homeschool4. What hard and great homeschool days looks like5. The big question: would she ever want to go back?Resources Mentioned:Join Modern Homeschool Toolkit Waitlist: https://chantymacias.com/toolkitFREE Homeschool Weekly Planner: https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplannerGetting Started With Homeschool Guide: https://www.chantymacias.com/guideEpisode 4: A Kid's Perspective on Homeschool (Aria's first episode)Connect with your podcast host:https://www.instagram.com/chanty.maciashttps://www.tiktok.com/@chantymaciashttps://www.chantymacias.com/contact