Recently I've been struggling with home schooling. Oh we've been getting our work done but there is no joy in it for me anymore. I know many struggle with this same thing. Well this morning I received an email from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine entitled 10 reasons not to give up written by Lori Barrett. There are only 8 reasons listed...not sure where the other ones are...LOL!
Top 10 Reasons Not to Give Up!
This week's list comes from Lori Barrett. Her reasons show that home education isn't just about schooling, it's about reaching our children's hearts for Christ.
We can use the Christian books and materials of our choice for academic instruction.
A small group atmosphere allows us to teach according to each child's particular learning style.
Homeschooling allows us to spiritually train our children to serve God as we build their foundation on the Rock.
We can work on character issues more easily as we are confronted with them each day.
Our children can pursue subjects that they are most interested in, instead of following a schedule dictated by a school.
We can be in the world but not of it, allowing our kids to socialize and mature in a safe environment.
We can condense our learning time into fewer hours, thereby providing more time for hobbies, volunteer work, and field trips.
Homeschool moms (in particular) are being perfected as they seek God along the more difficult and unusual path of homeschooling their children.
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Don't give up! We all have the hump to get over at times. Remember it is not all about books, and that everything our children do is school. Even when they spend time with others.
ReplyDeleteI have them also. As my dear friend always tells me, "It's o.k"
Blessing and a pray said
There are seasons for us homeschool moms aren't there?
ReplyDeleteThe enemy wants nothing more for us to throw in the towel and give-up...stealing our Joy is one way he trys to accomplish this.
If he can't destroy us, he'll discourage us, if he can't discourage us, he'll distract us.
YOU are precious and what you are doing despite how you feel IS obedience(not many are willing), ...When I seek HIS face,and long for Him, there I find my Joy.