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Homeschooling provides a unique atmosphere in which to raise a family. It provides an atmosphere that encourages men to be men, wives to be wives, and one in which children are allowed to be children. Of course, the example we live out before our children “is what most affects them.”
I am reminded of Moses, when God called him with a burning bush. Moses argued; he didn’t speak well in public. God was persistent, and finally Moses relented. How closely that rings to my experiences. I was called to homeschool eleven years ago, when my daughter was three. But I argued… Mary Biever, God Doesn’t [...]
This past fall many families jumped into homeschooling for the first time. Others made a renewed commitment. But spring has sprung, children are antsy, mom is tired, frustration is building, interest is waning.
If this sounds like you – don’t worry; you are not alone!
What you are is what you are when no one is looking. It is evident by the extra effort you put in when no one will notice. The energy you spend to do it right, when you are the only one involved. The motivation behind your actions, that no one will ever guess. The activities [...]
We have added an article by Christopher Wuehler, homeschool graduate, to our Still On The Fence? page.
In the article, which originally appeared in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Mr. Wuehler explains how he was benefited by homeschooling – particularly in the areas of ” life skills, job and workforce experiences, a Godly foundation, ministry outreaches, and higher education opportunities.”
Homeschooling is really an art. It relies so much more on atmosphere and aesthetics than it does on science and academics. The more effort spent on relationships – with God and one another – the more profitable are our homeschooling efforts. When we focus more on what God would have us do for each child, and less on what some particular method, curriculum or leader might recommend, we see good fruit.
One of the problems some have with pursing a delight-directed approach to educating our children is the lack of structure. But allowing our children time to pursue their own interests, develop their talents and gifts, does not have to be (and should not be) without restraint and our guidance.
It is easy for any wife and mother to become distracted with the multitudinous duties that daily await her. When we add in the duty of teaching our children -- and teaching them well -- we can … Continue reading →
