Homeschooling in Lagos: Mother of two, Tomilola, shares her thrilling journey

“I initially planned to homeschool my son till he was five years old when we would be more comfortable with sending him out into the world. After starting my homeschooling journey, I fell in love with it.”

In a fast-paced world, where women are navigating different career paths while juggling the home front, homeschooling and the choice to stay at home to care for one’s children seem a much-desired but not-so-easy lifestyle for some women.

With the peculiarities of contemporary societies, many families find value in the simplicity of personalised education and creating a conducive environment to nurture their children and maintaining a stable, strong family unit. The decision to embrace homeschooling and prioritise family over external pressures is a somewhat deliberate and meaningful choice for some.

Mrs Tomilola Olatunde embarked on the journey of homeschooling when her first son clocked one year in 2018 because she couldn't find a suitable school around her vicinity in Lagos. 

Transitioning from a tech support career to photography and embracing the role of a stay-at-home mom, she opted to homeschool her one-year-old son temporarily till he was a few years older to attend a regular scho…