This is the second of a two-part article on the role of Dad in the home school.  We have already established that home-school dads are conscientious and responsible compared to fellow dads nationally.  They work hard because they know it's the right thing to do in taking care of larger-than-normal families.  They know that providing for their families is important, as part of their conviction to home educate their children. Without a consistent provision, moms will have to work outside the home and the home school can't survive.

Frankly, being a father of five children, David feels this burden every day.  Having to figure out how to make a living with the needs of a larger-than-average family is not an easy task.  The need to do this weighs on fathers every day.  At least that is David's experience.  It is probably true of the vast majority of dads. It would be surprising if there is a home-schooling dad alive who doesn't constantly desire to make sure that his wife and every child have everything that they need. 

However, at times this may be a mark that is not being hit.  That places even more of a stress on Dad.  I'm sure that whether or not the man in your house is hitting the goal, he would appreciate the children's prayers for God’s provision on a daily basis.  No doubt.  He knows that our Heavenly Father always hears the prayers of children!

If you are the mom reading this article, you might be the one asking where dad is.  Being a home-schooling dad isn't the only role he must bear.  He is also a husband to his wife.  One of our challenges as fathers is to not forget our role as husbands too.  We are called to love our wives and be there to encourage them.