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The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling

Each parent faces the choice of how to educate their children, and one of the options available is that of homeschooling. Homeschooling is especially popular among preppers who value independence and self-reliance. While homeschooling offers a number of benefits it also has some disadvantages. Parents who are considering whether or not homeschooling is appropriate for …

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Preparing Your Children For Disaster To Strike While They Are At School

If you do not homeschool your children, include a basic first aid kit, a map with the route home highlighted, directions to survival caches along the route, several nutritional bars and a survival straw in their school backpack. The child, regardless of age, must be taught how to respond if at school or on a …

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Self-Reliance Tips: What You Should Know Before Making A Lifestyle Change

Living off the grid or making the decision to live more self-reliant existence in a rural area takes planning, lots and lots of planning. As with all things worth doing, embarking on a self-reliant lifestyle should start with a solid foundation, and some homework. The best self-reliance tips involve both research and education. Developing a …

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