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Craig:
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hebrewroots98:
Thank you Craig, as that was what I meant ;)
skydreamers:
This topic has been on my mind for some time as well. Before God began to open my eyes (which was before my oldest started school) I was determined that my children go to a Christian school. Now I'm just not so sure anymore. My oldest is now in kindergarten in a public school, which happened because we just did not have the funds to put him in a christian school. I was sad at first but now I'm thinking that was in God's plan anyways. The thing is, public or private, as a parent you will never be able to protect them from all the wordly things out there so the question to me is, is it better for them to learn about them at a younger or older age? My husband is not a committed Christian (though he believes in God) so it is up to me to teach my little ones of spiritual things. This seems to me a monumental task! I didn't want to have to do it on my own, thus my desire to put them in a Christian school.
But what will they learn there anyways but lies and deceit. So what's the difference really between public and christian schools. At least when things like Halloween come around I can explain to them why I don't believe in participating. Meanwhile most christian schools around here ALSO celebrate Halloween in some fashion and how do you then explain this to a confused child??? They will already grow up realizing they are being raised different from the secular world, but what would a young mind make of being so different from the very group (Christians) they are suppose to belong to?
Raising children is the hardest and most challenging thing I've ever done and like all of us parents I don't want to mess it up. But from my perspective right now, there almost seems no right or best answer to this dilemma. Except for home schooling which is likely the best possible solution, but I feel like Lori, in that I just don't think I have it in me to do that! Not only do I not have patience but I find it an incredible challenge just to stay organized! I greatly admire all parents who home school and if this is the route God wants me to take than LORD HAVE MERCY! :o He will have to do some major work in me :)
Peace to you all, Diana
gmik:
For those thinking about homeschooling, please do YOUR homework first. Find a good curriculum (a must) and get connected if possible to other homeschoolers in your area. I teach in a rural small district and I wouldn't have any problem having a child in my school. But when I subbed in my county there were plenty that I wouldn't want a child to go to. You don't have to sub to go to the school, walk around, see if classes are quiet, talk to administrators & faculty. Are there articles in the paper??? good or bad. Talk to other parents.
Anyway, this year, I got a student who had been "homeschooled" and can't read, write, or think!! They all stayed up late, slept in and she doesn't "remember" doing any work. Unfortunately in our state there isn't much regulation, so you need to find out about that as well.
Don't make your decision based on fear. God is not the author of that.
Raising children IS one of the hardest (& rewarding) blessings that the Father gives us.
love,
gena
jennie:
Gena is very right. As a former teacher, I would get children who had been home schooled and it was so sad to see how far bhind some of the children were. Unfortunately, one of the kids I know of happens to be my brother's son from his first marriage. His mom had custody and didn't like to get up in the mornings so she home schooled him. I am sure that many who home school do an excellent job of it. I wouls recommend like Gena... do your homework.Visit the schools. I had an open door policy so to speak in my classroom. The parents signed in at the office and were welcome to come and observe. Much love, Jennie
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