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Yes, I agree with you. I have talked to them nicely, and my parents are those people who are very focus on studies, so I think they will understand my situation. But, perhaps it's just the start of our school days, so they haven't get used to it yet. I don't mind if I just miss one day lesson, as I can use another day to replace it, but if it's too much, it'll add on pressure to me and my son.

I already told them about this. I guess they are just too used to visit us on weekdays and thought we are as free as before.

I understand that, that's why I feel a bit sorry for them. But if I drop everything to entertain them, I will miss some lessons and I will need to rush for it and this is certainly putting pressure on me. Moreover, I'd like to set the schedule right. After all, if I am working or my son is going to school, they will not be able to visit us during weekdays, but only on weekends. My parents do not visit us often, but only come once in a month or two months from hometown. But, when they are staying here (usually in my younger sister's house), they will come to my house quite often, more than once a week. I have dropped everything last week to spend time with them, so I'd not want to miss anymore lessons again. Moreover, I am hoping they can visit us on weekends, since they are free everyday, except going shopping on weekends.

My parents always focused on our school work as well, so I hope they understand. Perhaps it's just the start of our school days, so they haven't get used to it yet. They always come and visit us on weekdays, as my younger sister's family usually go out with my parents on weekends (such as shopping).

@just4him I told them about this, but because they go to the market nearby my house in the morning, so they will just drop by. Perhaps it's just beginning of our school, hopefully they will understand and get used to it soon.

Actually there are not many visitors for me as well, except my parents or perhaps some neighbors. As I am a stay-at-home mom, and others always think I am free all the time. Perhaps I should put a sign board at my entrance stating "School Day" or "Off Day".

@kaka135 You could also just let them know when your school hours are. I'm sure they understand how important home schooling is.

You reminds me that I had this problem even before we started our school days. I am also a freelance programmer, so even though I didn't work in office, I usually spend my free time working at home, especially when my children are playing together well. But, sometimes when my parents or neighbors visited me, I just couldn't do my work anymore. I could still sacrifice my sleeping time to get the work done, but I would not like to sacrifice my child's lesson time now. People always thought when we are at home, we are so free!

@kaka135 Yes, that is very true; if we are home people think we are free.

Yes, I always prefer them to at least let me know before they come. My parents have my house keys, so they just come anytime they want. Sometimes, they do give me a call before, telling me they are on the way coming to my house. Unless I am out, I just can't tell them not to come.

Yes, I am glad my parents understand this. I don't mind a short visit.

My parents have my house keys and perhaps they are too used to just come to my house without informing me. As our homeschool has just started officially, perhaps they are still not used to it yet. Hopefully they will understand and follow our schedule soon. Weekends are better for visiting.

I told my parents before we started our school days, and hope they understand and try to arrange not to visit us on weekdays. My parents came last week and thought I could continue my lessons and they just be there, but I think it's not easy for my son to sit still while there were other distractions, so I just didn't do any lessons. I hope they understand and will not be upset.

Sorry for the misleading or confusing title, that's just what was in my mind when I was writing this discussion, or even when my parents were here. I really appreciate their visit, but I do not really wish they pay us visit too often, as we have to do our lessons. I have told her about our homeschool started, and our schedule as well. I also told her it's better for her to visit us during weekends. Perhaps it's just the start of our school days, so she hasn't get used to it. I just hope they won't have hard feeling.

I think if it happens once in a while, I can still accept it, but not too often.