tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post5061719311327657742..comments2024-03-14T15:38:29.315-06:00Comments on Clare's Contemplations: Educating Decisions (and Consequences)Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00099741201045032990noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post-67721256816616048152010-08-20T16:23:57.914-06:002010-08-20T16:23:57.914-06:00Great post & very honest. You will do amazing...Great post & very honest. You will do amazing things for your kids at home!!!! :0)Kristan L. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647130855402880892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post-63482785644748592432010-08-16T14:44:59.113-06:002010-08-16T14:44:59.113-06:00Clare,
I went to a private school, and I can tell...Clare,<br /><br />I went to a private school, and I can tell you from personal experence that just because it was a "private" school, does not mean that there weren't negative and unspiritual influences. Don't get me wrong, I loved my school, but there were the same problems as you would have at a public school, just not as many.<br />I love the fact that you are homeschooling your kids, I think it is great! It's something I don't think I could do. I hope everything goes well!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716455569509812153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post-59124062081286776002010-08-13T08:39:23.767-06:002010-08-13T08:39:23.767-06:00Can I just say a big "Amen!". Thank you ...Can I just say a big "Amen!". Thank you for writing this just for me;) You know I have been struggling, yet I keep coming back to this is what I have been called to for this season. Thanks for the reminder that we need to be less stressed over the "normal" and more worried about the eternal. <br />P.S. Can I have a little big sister smugness over the fact that I did both homeschooling and NO St. Nick first? Just checking sometimes I need to think you still look up to me, even if you don't need me;)Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11035081420220097084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post-89426744282887009512010-08-12T09:53:27.042-06:002010-08-12T09:53:27.042-06:00Hey Clare,
Umm, I'm homeschooled I never feel...Hey Clare, <br />Umm, I'm homeschooled I never feel left out or like I'm not as smart as the people who attend public/private schools. My test scores attest to that fact. I am in the 90th percentile of kids my age. So I never worry that I'm not as smart. When kids rib me about being homeschooled I refuse to take the stuff they feel the upmost need to dish out. They only dish it, becuase it makes them feel more secure. I promise kids (and probably adults too) know deep down that homeschoolers are in most ways better educated that public schoolers, that freaks them out. I am extremely glad I'm not public schooled, I don't know if I could handle some of the stuff my un-homeschooled friends have to take every day at school. The earth began millions of years ago, blah, blah, blah. My life is enhanced by the fact that I never have to study or hear that crud if I don't feel like it. I think Josie and Carson will be made all the better for having been homeschooled. I think you'll do great, your kids will be brillant, and God will make sure your every need is taken care of. So no worries, it'll be great.Keckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661358778335954509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post-25762330910803585552010-08-11T18:37:47.075-06:002010-08-11T18:37:47.075-06:00There are SO many things when it comes to our fami...There are SO many things when it comes to our family & our faith that make us outsiders. In a way aren't we called to *be* outsiders? To be in the world but not of the world is a huge challenge. Is homeschooling for everyone, Christian or not? Of course not. You're smart to acknowledge that fact. We've had a lot of conversations about schooling with our kids. I went to public & private schools & was home schooled so I had every experience. Jon went strictly to public school. We've made our decision based on what we believe is best for our family, just like you and Joel did. When a couple talks, thinks & prays over the decision they have every right to speak confidently about their choice. I think many people who may speak ill, persay, of home schooling are often those who are ignorant of what it means & some of the experiences that are available to them which some "normal" school going kids perhaps couldn't have.<br /><br />I have no idea what type of things you have available in your area as far as home school groups the kids can take part in over the years. Those activities may be a great time for them to take part in the "backpack & lunch box" portion of school *plus* they'll use them so little they'll last even longer than they normally would ;) Heck maybe as they get older they'll want to pack their books and things up in their bags at home, who knows. You're smart enough to listen to your kids & allow them to guide some of this path as well. I wish you luck & I look forward to some stories on here because no doubt you'll have some good ones ;)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447701656947081688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389073715517542581.post-15141836762908783222010-08-11T17:27:17.529-06:002010-08-11T17:27:17.529-06:00I have found that when people inquire about home s...I have found that when people inquire about home schooling, they have nothing left to say when I tell them that God has called me to provide my child with a Godly education and they cannot get that in public school, and we can't afford private school. What really IS there left to say?<br /><br />Fortunately no one has been overtly rude, but there have been the backhanded comments now and then!<br /><br />As far as a backpack and lunch box, we use those for co-op, so it does give the kids a feeling of going to school. I also try not to call public education 'real' school, because my kids are really in school, it's just different than other students!<br /><br />It's not always easy to do what God calls us to do, but He does give us strength through His Word and through others' encouragement.<br /><br />I loved your post. It really sums up what many of us who homeschool feel. It's a tiring, thankless, payless job, but in the end the rewards are great and we will stand before the Lord and know we obeyed His call.<br /><br />Love to you as you begin your school year!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364750069022113897noreply@blogger.com