Confidence: The Skill Schools Forgot to Teach

You know, many parents notice the same thing these days. Their teens are bright, capable, full of potential - and yet something inside holds them back.

They second-guess themselves. They hesitate. Sometimes, they even talk themselves out of opportunities you know they’re ready for.

And you’ve probably wondered, “Where does that self-doubt come from?”

Here’s the thing - it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Schools teach maths, science, and history, but they don’t teach confidence, do they?

They don’t teach how to manage thoughts, emotions, or that inner voice that sometimes says, “You can’t.”

There’s a reason you’ve chosen to homeschool your child. You saw something the system couldn’t see - their identity. You wanted to protect it, to give them the space to learn in a way that feels right, to grow without comparison or pressure. Because maybe, just maybe, you saw how the school environment was…