The Homeschool Solutions Show
Episodes
399 | How to Make the Holidays Truly Memorable This Year (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year...and the most hectic. With all the hustle and the bustle, the rich opportunity for us to help our children c...
397 | Screens and Homeschooling: What to Do? (Sean Allen)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Screens in homeschooling are as prevalent as they've ever been, and they don't look to become less prevalent any time soon. Whether it's your desktop ...
396 | Homeschool "Fall" Out (Jennifer Cabrera)
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As fall comes speeding into view, homeschool fallout can occur from calendar conflicts, holidays & head colds. The need to do-it-all and enjoy the sea...
395 | Grappling with Grade Levels; Practical or Pointless? (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever said your kid is half a freshman or in 3rd-ish grade, you might be a homeschooler. But should we adhere to grade levels more strictly? ...
394 | Seven Things I Wish I'd Known About Homeschooling (Janice Campbell)
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're just getting started or have been schooling for a while, there are a few basic things to know that might make your life easier. When I ...
393 | The Power of "Yes" and "No" in Your Homeschool (Sean Allen)
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our lives consist of an innumerable series of "Yes's" and "No's". Our job is to make sure we're giving the right answers to the right questions and th...
392 | Overcoming Life Overwhelm: Two Books and One App That Changed My Life (Jessica Smartt)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I found myself in a season of complete stress and mental overwhelm. In God's grace, I found two books that completely changed how I live my d...
391 | Dumb Questions All New Homeschoolers Should Ask… and the Answers! (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do we need a laminator and some chickens? Asking random nervous questions is part of becoming a homeschool parent. No need to flail about in an ocean ...
390 | What To Do When Everything Changes (Janice Campbell)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes life changes abruptly in ways we can't control, and it can leave us feeling tired, anxious, or sad. As I've read the daily newspaper over th...
389 | Courage for the Year Ahead (Sean Allen)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another school year is before us. This year, as with so many year's past, you probably have high hopes for how the school year will unfold, and that's...
388 | Seven Tips to Reach Reluctant, Resistant, or Uninterested Learners (Jennifer Cabrera)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some days resistant learners spend more time complaining about what must be done than it would take them to just do the work in front of them. Sigh. C...
387 | Preparing for a Time of Persecution: A Curriculum Proposal (Janice Campbell with Andrew Pudewa) | REPLAY
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it imaginable that freedom of speech and freedom of religion could be suppressed where we live at some time in our future? History would indicate s...
386 | Middle Grade Reading – Old Books or New? (Janice Campbell)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A while back, I came across an interesting comparison of two middle school reading lists — one from 1908 and one from a bit more than 100 years late...
385 | The Importance of Habit Training in Your Homeschool (Sean Allen)
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discipline (or the lack thereof) can make or break your homeschool. Helping your children build good habits cannot help but make your homeschool more ...
384 | Balancing Homeschool with Life and Work with Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse (Jessica Smartt)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jessica interviews Lyndsey from Treehouse Schoolhouse about all sorts of things related to homeschool mom life. They chat about why Ly...
383 | Jessica's Curriculum Reviews (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A homeschooling mom of nine years, Jessica has tried quite a few types and kinds of curricula. Here she shares her family's favorites, as well as a fe...
382 | How to Add Literary Fun to Summer Travel (Janice Campbell)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're planning a family road trip, you might enjoy adding a literary element to it by visiting an author's home or the site of a famous story. Her...
381 | Homeschooling is for Everyone (Sean Allen)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something wonderful happens when your purpose for homeschooling reaches outside the four walls of your home. Sure, your main focus is, and should be, ...
380 | How to High School Your Homeschooler (Jennifer Cabrera)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Dear Hifalutin… High School Approaches…Help!" In this episode I'll share the details of tackling high school with confidence and discernment. It'...
379 | Homeschool Q&A with Sean & Caroline Allen | REPLAY
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I decided to bring on an expert. She's a second generation homeschooler and is currently educating 7 children at home. She's constantl...
378 | What Grade Are You In? A Bit of Common Sense from Understood Betsy (Janice Campbell)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought how odd it is to have children move from grade to grade in lockstep with other children, even though they develop and learn at d...
377 | Help Your Children Be Children, Part 2 (Sean Allen)
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this series, I discussed how important it is to maintain a healthy balance between helping our children grow and mature and extracting...
376 | Creating a Plan for Your Family's Summer (Jessica Smartt with Katie Clark) | REPLAY
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes a discussion about building a summer daily routine, helping kids to work, creative ways to make memories as a family, goal-setti...
375 | 101 Lies I Tell Myself About Homeschooling (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen, laugh, and relate to this list of 101 homeschool lies. Lies we tell ourselves with the best intentions. Fibs and complete baloney caused by th...
374 | Seven Tips for Finding More Reading Time (Janice Campbell)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although there are many practical reasons to read daily, the list of the benefits of reading begins with delight. There are few things more soul-nouri...
373 | Help Your Children Be Children, Part 1 (Sean Allen)
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adult life is so hectic, particularly for the homeschooling parent, that we can easily gloss over the unique beauty that is to be found in each season...
372 | Curriculum Fallacies & Practical Purchasing Pointers (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fun and informative look at the common fallacies we fall for and the practical tips to avoid them when curriculum hunting for the bouquet of courses...
371 | Education is an Atmosphere (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into your homeschool is as important as what surrounds it. Today's episode focuses on how important it is to create an atmosphere of learnin...
370 | Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It (Janice Campbell)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the ease of copy and paste in the online writing environment, plagiarism has become a real problem for students, teachers, and homeschooling fami...
369 | The Best Advice I Can Give to the Struggling Parent (Sean Allen)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We meet hundreds of parents every year at homeschool conventions across the country. We are often approached and asked what advice or counsel we might...
368 | How To Make Educational Decisions For Your Family (Jessica Smartt)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you evaluating education for your kids? Are considering (or re-evaluating) homeschooling? Looking at part-time or full-time school? Considering a ...
367 | Anxiety and the Homeschool Mom (Jessica Smartt)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seasons of anxiety and depression are difficult but can be even more challenging for the homeschool mother. In this episode Jessica shares her experie...
366 | Why Penmanship Matters (Janice Campbell)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief episode you'll learn why penmanship, including cursive, is important for learning, and you'll get practical tips for helping your childr...
365 | Tips for Climbing Out of a Homeschool Rut (Sean Allen)
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody ever said that homeschooling would be easy (and if they did they must be lying). How could it be? It's one of the most self-sacrificing endeavo...
364 | Interest Led vs. Need Based; a Homeschool Balancing Act (Jennifer Cabrera)
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interests can lead to learning, but kids don't always follow them past fun and convenience. Career dreams can only become reality through work and mee...
363 | Discovering the "Why" Behind Your Homeschool (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different reasons why people decide to homeschool, but not all reasons carry the same amount of conviction. Regardless of whether you'r...
362 | How Learning Journals Help Students Learn (Janice Campbell)
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Long before textbooks and workbooks were invented, students kept notebooks and commonplace books to help them think, understand, and remember what the...
361 | The Number 1 Reason Why You Should Homeschool— It's Not for the Results (Sean Allen)
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If someone came up to you today and asked you the number one reason why you homeschool your children, what would your answer be? Is it because of the ...
360 | Building Mom Community (Jessica Smartt)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation about building your community as a mom! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and b...
359 | Houseplants, Homeschools, and the Mid-Year Blahs (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in need of a mid-year homeschool pick-me-up? In this audioblog episode, we revisit a beloved episode with Janice Campbell at the exact time ...
358 | Create a Simple Schedule Like Benjamin Franklin's (Janice Campbell)
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ABOUT JANICE Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English deg...
357 | Homeschool Nightmares and Insomnia: Laughs for the Like-Minded (Jennifer Cabrera)
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschool worries can keep parents up with insomnia or restless with nightmares of ruining their child. Listen and laugh as I recount a couple of res...
356 | Christmas Traditions for the Family (Jessica Smartt with her sister, Julie!) | REPLAY
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, g...
355 | How to Ruin a Good Book: Three Easy Tips (Janice Campbell)
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your student finishes a literature class or curriculum with the firm determination to never read again, what happened? These three tips provide a...
354 | How Family Meetings Can Bless Your Homeschool and Your Home! (Sean Allen)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like each member of your family is pulling in his or her own direction? Is there a sense of disconnectedness to your homeschool? Would yo...
353 | Traditions in the Liturgical Year (Jessica Smartt with Amy Frank)
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica chats with Amy Frank about how her family has adopted holiday traditions that are based in the liturgical year. In addition t...
352 | Oh There's No Way I'm Homeschooling for the Holidays (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step away from the Yuletide unit studies! Put down the glitter and the glue guns. You can't add "making merry" to a homeschool transcript. Why try? On...
351 | The Joy of Memorization: Why and How (Janice Campbell)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Memorization shouldn't be about rote learning — it is meant for cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a beautiful mind. Join me as I share a bit about my ...
350 | How to Make the Holidays Truly Memorable This Year (Sean Allen)
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year...and the most hectic. With all the hustle and the bustle, the rich opportunity for us to help our children c...
349 | Homeschooling High School: I'm Not Afraid Anymore! (Jennifer Cabrera)
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be afraid to homeschool high school. After putting in the sweat, worry-lines and coffee grounds to get this far, don't ditch now! Let's talk abo...
348 | Guard Your Schedule (Jeannie Fulbright) | REPLAY
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this chaotic world, our first duty as mothers should be to make our home a sanctuary—a tranquil place where learning and creativity thrive. That'...
347 | The Art of Choosing Curriculum (Janice Campbell with Cathy Duffy)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join curriculum expert Cathy Duffy and me as we talk about the art of choosing homeschool curriculum. You'll learn about goals, learning styles, types...
346 | Embrace Your True Calling (Sean Allen)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything, and I mean everything that is right and true is under assault today. For instance, we've moved far beyond questioning whether a woman's ri...
345 | Homeschooling a Difficult Child (Jessica Smartt)
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all go through stages where we struggle with a particular child. Or perhaps you are wondering, could I homeschool with this particular child? This ...
344 | Homeschooling 101: How to Begin (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are new to homeschooling or are looking for a refresh, sit in on Janice Campbell's talk about where to start. As a graduated homeschool mom o...
343 | Why Homeschoolers Do Well in Science (Janice Campbell with Jay Wile)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do homeschooled students do so well in science? Dr. Jay Wile joins Janice Campbell for a wide-ranging conversation about homeschoolers, science, r...
342 | The Whole and Healthy Family (Jessica Smartt with Jodi Mockabee)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jessica interviews Jodi Mockabee and they discuss the best hiking spots in the US, whether kids need to go to public school to experie...
341 | Dumb Questions All New Homeschoolers Should Ask… and the Answers! (Jennifer Cabrera)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do we need a laminator and some chickens? Asking random nervous questions is part of becoming a homeschool parent. No need to flail about in an ocean ...
340 | How to Make Your Child's Last Year of Homeschooling Truly Memorable (Sean Allen)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year of your child's homeschool experience is unique and precious; of course their last year is no different. So much work has gone into getting...
339 | MOST POPULAR: Start Your Homeschool Day Out Right (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The success of your homeschool day largely depends on how you begin the day. If your mornings are a mad scramble and the rest of your day is anything ...
338 | Teaching Writing the Easy Way (Janice Campbell)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching writing doesn't have to be hard, intimidating, intimidating, or expensive. Just start with the books, pencils, and paper you already have, an...
337 | Homeschooling for Every Enneagram Type (Jessica Smartt)
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How YOU thrive at homeschooling depends on YOUR personality. In this episode Jessica highlights a few common personalities, explaining what each type ...
336 | Friendly Advice to the Homeschooling Father (Sean Allen)
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new homeschool year is upon us and there may be no better time to speak to all the homeschooling dads out there. As most of you recognize, your wife...
335 | MOST POPULAR: Planning for Making Family Memories in Your School Year (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As homeschool parents, we are usually great at planning for the academic school year— setting goals and selecting curricula. But have you planned fo...
334 | My Top Tip for Peaceful Learning (Janice Campbell)
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn one simple thing you can do to lower stress and guard the atmosphere of your home? In this episode, Janice talks about the one thing tha...
333 | Grappling with Grade Levels; Practical or Pointless? (Jennifer Cabrera)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever said your kid is half a freshman or in 3rd-ish grade, you might be a homeschooler. But should we adhere to grade levels more strictly? ...
332 | Five Things Every New Homeschool Parent Should Hear (Sean Allen)
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is so wonderful to see so many families making the decision to homeschool for the first time! In my conversations with many of these new homeschool...
331 | MOST POPULAR: How to be an Awesome Homeschool Mom + 10 Commandments of a Homeschool Mom (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschool perfection is impossible and boring. Be awesome instead! Tips for being an imperfectly awesome homeschool teacher. And for laughs... ...
330 | Homeschooling and Homesteading (Jessica Smartt with Megan Ross)
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica interviews Megan Ross, who amazingly juggles both homeschooling five children AND running an impressive homesteading operatio...
329 | Do You Know Where Your Children Are? (Sean Allen)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the recent shootings carried out by 18 year olds, an excellent question for the parents of America to ask themselves is, "Do you know wher...
328 | Summer Homeschooling in Disguise (Jennifer Cabrera)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschooling year-round makes total sense, but sometimes we just need a break from planning and pushing. Here's a look at the pros and cons of summer...
327 | Caregiving and Homeschooling: Can Learning Happen? (Janice Campbell)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning while caregiving — is it even possible? Can learning can go on while you're caregiving for someone who is elderly or disabled? I want to re...
326 | Dads Can Homeschool, Too! (Jeannie Fulbright with Sean Sherrod)
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannie Fulbright interviews a dad who homeschools, Sean Sherrod. Jeannie and Sean discuss the issues that are unique to fathers who are the primary e...
325 | Homeschool Like You've Never Homeschooled Before (Sean Allen)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often when we get weary in our homeschools, we settle for what's easy and secure. Unfortunately, if we do this for too long we fall into a rut and we ...
324 | Preparing for a Time of Persecution: A Curriculum Proposal (Janice Campbell with Andrew Pudewa)
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it imaginable that freedom of speech and freedom of religion could be suppressed where we live at some time in our future? History would indicate s...
323 | Freedom, College, Homeschool Curricula, Facebook, and More with Connor Boyack! (Jessica Smartt)
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation with Connor Boyack, author of The Tuttle Twins books and president of Libertas Institute! Guest biography Conno...
322 | Homeschooling Multiple Children: You Can Do it! (Jeannie Fulbright)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By following these five guidelines, you can homeschool multiple children with excellence and ease. Host biography Jeannie Fulbright, a 24-year veteran...
321 | 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Homeschool Convention This Year (Sean Allen)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again! Homeschool convention season is just getting started, and there are so many reasons why you should consider attending one. From ...
320 | Curriculum Fallacies & Practical Purchasing Pointers (Jennifer Cabrera)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fun and informative look at the common fallacies we fall for and the practical tips to avoid them when curriculum hunting for the bouquet of courses...
319 | Homeschooling: Then and Now (Janice Campbell with Jan Bloom)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a book-centered conversation with guest Jan Bloom. You'll catch a glimpse of homeschool life in the early years, hear how BooksBloom, thei...
318 | Curriculum Reviews (Jessica Smartt)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a homeschooling mom of nine years, Jessica has tried quite a few types and kinds of curricula. Here she shares her family's favorites, as well as a...
317 | Nature Journaling: Everything You Need to Know (Jeannie Fulbright)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the same time that it builds a foundation in scientific thinking, nature journaling benefits your children in numerous other ways. In this talk, Je...
316 | Homeschool Q&A with Sean & Caroline Allen
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I decided to bring on an expert. She's a second generation homeschooler and is currently educating 7 children at home. She's constantl...
315 | Children's Great Books: Embracing the Wonder (Janice Campbell with Cheri Blomquist)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschoolers have a lot of things to cover — does it make sense to spend time reading children's classics? Join us in a conversation with autho...
314 | Anxiety and the Homeschooling Mom (Jessica Smartt)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seasons of anxiety and depression are difficult but can be even more challenging for the homeschool mother. In this episode Jessica shares her experie...
313 | Guard Your Schedule (Jeannie Fulbright)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary In this chaotic world, our first duty as mothers should be to make our home a sanctuary—a tranquil place where learning and creativi...
312 | The Wonders of Winter Homeschooling (Jennifer Cabrera)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary How do we muster the will to rise and get dressed and get back a life of learning in the cold and winter months? Much less entice our ...
311 | Homeschooling Beyond Your Home (Sean Allen)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary Effective homeschooling reaches the heart of our children but also reaches far beyond them - to their children and also every person t...
310 | Homeschool Success Story: An Interview with Tandy Hogate of Homeschool Hindsight (Serena Ryan)
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary This episode will totally inspire and encourage you on your homeschooling journey. Tandy, a homeschooling mom of four, shares her stor...
309 | Planning by Looking Back and Looking Forward (Janice Campbell)
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary Sitting down to plan priorities for the new year can be simple and fun. I hope you'll be able to find a quiet afternoon when you can l...
308 | Planning Your New Year's Personal Retreat (Jessica Smartt)
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary January is the perfect time for a mom's personal retreat. In this episode Jessica will share tips and tricks of hosting your own perso...
307 | 101 Lies I Tell Myself About Homeschooling (Jennifer Cabrera)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary Listen, laugh, and relate to this list of 101 homeschool lies. Lies we tell ourselves with the best intentions. Fibs and complete balo...
306 | Start Your Homeschool Day Out Right (Sean Allen)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary The success of your homeschool day largely depends on how you begin the day. If your mornings are a mad scramble and the rest of your ...
305 | Finding Community as a Homeschooler (Serena Ryan)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary On this episode, you will learn about the importance of finding community as a homeschooler and how to find your people within the hom...
304 | Two 12-Year-Old Boys Share Their Favorite Books (Jessica Smartt)
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode summary In this episode, Jessica interviews two seventh-grade boys on the topic of their best book recommendations. The boys offer suggestions...
303 | He Said, She Said: A Homeschool Marriage (Jennifer Cabrera with Damian Cabrera)
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the scenes banter with real homeschool parents. Get some homeschool dad insight from an interview with Mr. Hifalutin. Then listen and laugh alo...
302 | Education is an Atmosphere (Sean Allen)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into your homeschool is as important as what surrounds it. Today's episode focuses on how important it is to create an atmosphere of learnin...
301 | Can You Take "A Message to Garcia"? (Janice Campbell)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you teach your child what it means to be a responsible person? Like most parents, you probably model the traits you hope they will acquire, and...
300 | Getting Dads Involved in Homeschooling (Jessica Smartt with Graham Clark)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like for dads to support homeschooling? If mom is the primary "teacher," what role do dads play? Graham Clark weighs in on the creat...
299 | Discovering the "Why" Behind Your Homeschool (Sean Allen)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different reasons why people decide to homeschool, but not all reasons carry the same amount of "conviction." Regardless of whether y...