Graduation and Beyond: Navigating the Transition – Rachael Carman, Part 1 (Homeschooling Through the Years Series)

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“I'm very grateful that God continues to grow us through this sanctification process of parenting, and this phase of adult children is a whole different kind of sanctification." ~ Rachael Carman

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Yvette Hampton sits down with homeschooling veteran Rachael Carman to discuss the emotional journey of launching homeschooled children into adulthood. In this heartfelt episode from our Homeschooling Through the Years series, Rachael shares her experience of graduating all seven of her children and offers insights on navigating the changing parent-child relationship as our children enter adulthood. Discover how to prepare yourself and your children for this significant transition while maintaining strong family bonds. Don't miss this encouraging conversation about embracing the joys and challenges of the post-homeschooling years.

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Rachael's Blog - RachaelCarman.com

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Discussion Questions:

1. How did Rachael's experience launching her first child differ from launching her subsequent children? What unique challenges did each bring?

2. Why do Rachael and Yvette believe it's important to allow yourself to grieve and acknowledge the sense of loss when a child leaves home?

3. In what ways can the experience of a child leaving home be difficult for both the parents and the child?

4. What advice was Rachael given about having plans of what to do right after dropping off your last child at college? Why was this helpful for her and her husband?

5. How does having a homeschool background impact the depth of relationship between parents and children, and how does this affect the launch into adulthood according to Yvette and Rachael?

6. What new challenges arise in parenting adult children when you have inside knowledge about what each one is going through that the siblings may not be aware of? How has Rachael navigated this?

7. How has the transition to parenting adults required a new level of dependence on God and prayer for discernment for Rachael as a mom?

8. What is the difference between children obeying vs. honoring parents as they enter adulthood according to Yvette? How is her family working this out with her recently graduated daughter?

9. In what ways do you think homeschooling builds a unique foundation for parent-child relationships that carries into the adult years? What benefits and challenges have you seen or anticipate?

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