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1. DON’T add to her stress
   DO figure out ways to relieve her stress

2. DON’T Compare your children with other children
   DO compare your child to their own abilities

3. DON’T Ask her why the house is not clean or why the food is not cooked.
   DO cook/clean yourself or hire somebody to do those things

4. DON’T sit in front of a screen when you come home because you’ve had a stressful day at work…You have no idea what stress is
   DO take over from her and let her have some decompression time

5. DON’T ever question money she has spent for homeschooling stuff
   DO spend less money on your next toy instead

6. DON’T be a wallflower when it comes to your kids’ education
   DO figure out what part of their education you will own

Disclaimer: I know these DONT’s well because I’ve done/do every single one

Ahmad Fahmy

Homeschooling dad of 3, loves chocolate, travel and technology. Has been an endurance athlete since  2008. He recently launched a project called Iron Muslim to motivate others to participate in athletics while strengthening their Islamic identity. He currently is an IT director for Bank of America in London. Explore his journey on www.ahmadfahmy.com.