Education is a hot button topic these days, with new reports coming out nearly every day about the violence going on in schools, as well as the controversial things being taught there. More and more parents are pulling their kids out of public school to homeschool them. Nearly everyone agrees there is a major problem with America's education ... Read More...
Why I’m Not Worried About Socializing My Child
Nothing pulls at my heart strings more than my children. Or induces more guilt. I want to do everything I can to ensure their safety and well-being. It's easy to be guilted by well-meaning but misguided sentiments of the day. Which, if you're a homeschooler, you hear a lot. "They'll be deprived of so many social experiences." "You wouldn't ... Read More...
3 Education Myths Christians Believe
Nobody wants to be accused of having weak faith. But there it was, staring me uncomfortably in the face. In a conversation with someone, I had stated my belief that it's not wise to put kids, whose worldview is still forming, into a place that teaches things contrary to God's Word for 30 hours a week. I thought this was a pretty reasonable ... Read More...
Why We Should Rethink Our Children’s Education
A mother from my church recently asked me about the pros and cons of homeschooling. Her son will be entering Pre-K in a few months, and while he is still over a year away from starting Kindergarten, she is starting to consider schooling options seriously. Moms usually take factors like high test scores, lots of extracurricular activities and nice, ... Read More...
10 Problems With The Salt & Light Argument In Education
Several months ago, our church held a Missions Night. There were all the usual presentations for missions trips to third-world countries, but then there was an organization that stood out from the rest. It was an organization that ministers to the public schools. I applaud them for recognizing that our nation's schools have become spiritual ... Read More...