Mar. 8, 2006 - Missing the "good things" in life
It has come to my attention that there are people who feel that my children are missing out on life because I homeschool them. They seem to feel this most strongly in the case of my thirteen year old daughter. I have done a lot of soul-seaching and have decided that perhaps they are correct. No, really, listen, I'm all for homeschooling but what if there is some truth to what everyone is saying. I am a loving, devoted mother who wants what is best for her children, and what good mother would want to deprive their child from the "good things" in life.
I just read an article last night about a young 14-year old boy who was assigned a book to read for his English class. The book repeatedly used vulgar language, talked of a father's longings of incest, and how to commit suicide. What a shame, all my poor girl gets to learn in English is proper grammar and how to diagram a sentence. Sorry dear, for what you have missed.
There is currently a young girl, about my daughters age, at the local public school who is expecting her first baby. She really wanted an abortion but her mother said no, because she had already had two. Too bad my daughter is missing out.
Surely with all they are missing in life, there is no possible way they will ever grow up to be decent, hard-working, honest, God-fearing, productive assets to our community.
I guess some of us just really don't love our children. I mean, while other little 13 year old girls are living life this way, my poor daughter is stuck at home teaching three of her younger brothers elementary school. Here she only learns how to consider others, the value of a soft answer, how to be creative, lesson planning, problem solving, encouragement, organization and other boring, useless things that have absolutely no value in the real world. I guess that there is no reason for her to know how to cook, clean, do laundry, iron, bathe babies, sooth a child, handle sibling rivalry, bake bread, etc. Of course, in today's society we would never want our little girls to grow up to be good wives and mothers. They need a career to be whole and complete, don't you agree?
I know that she probably isn't very normal. Maybe she should go to a public school. How many thirteen year olds do you know who have a good attitude, respect her parents, get along with her brothers and actually enjoys the babies in the family. Definately not normal.
I hope that someday my children and others will realize that I love them too much to ever wish them to be normal. I hope they realize that the "good things" aren't of this world but of our Fathers'world.
Comments
Mar. 8, 2006 - Tell us how you REALLY feel....
Posted by schooldad
No really, tell us how you really feel :)
I know exactly how you feel. When I listen to what the junior varsity kids are doing, talking about, and learning in school (or better yet... not learning in school) I wish I could send my thirteen year old there.
You're doing a great job with Didd (even though she needs to work on her typing) and the rest of the gang. Don't let anyone else tell you that they are missing out.
Mar. 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by rerlpr
Excellent post! Praise God you aren't raising normal children! Sounds to me like you are doing a wonderful job with the blessings the Lord has given you.
Leslie
Mar. 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by AiBoon
Hi. You don't have to do what they do or listen to what others say. When the Lord puts homeschooling in your heart and gives you the stamina and strength to do it, follow your heart.
I live in Singapore where homeschooling is not common at all. My younger son is in a Christian primary school while my older son just finished 12 years of schooling up to A levels in Christian schools.
You are definitely doing well by your kids and they are not missing out. God bless you.
Ai Boon
Mar. 9, 2006 - I know exactly what you're saying...
Posted by KayinMaine
My husband and I often talk about how neither of us were "normal" as kids. We are both thankful for that, and we don't want our children to be "normal" either. Keep up the good work raising not normal children--they are the ones who will make an impact for the Lord.
Mar. 9, 2006 - Oh!
Posted by PreschoolersandPeace
This is just terrific! Hope you don't mind me sending a link to just about everybody I know :)
Kendra
Mar. 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by teena6
thanks for sharing! Great post
blessings,
Teena
Mar. 10, 2006 - Hey Girl,
Posted by Tammey
You have done a wonderful job with Didd and the boys. Don't let anyone tell you differant. YOU know Lizz goes to public school and she struggles with "normallcy" everyday and she hates it. I wish that I could be more like you. Lizz would more right in with you guys because its so homey and everyone is NORMAL. Well girl I just wanted you to know that I support you and alot of other people do too. YOU ARE DOING a wonderful job raising your kids and they are all special. Lots of Love Tammey
Mar. 10, 2006 - Contest at DANDELION SEEDS...
Posted by DandelionSeeds
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderfully said... I will be reading this to my hubby tonight. Awesome post.
Also, wanted to let you know that I've posted a new "BOOT CAMP" and contest. Stop by and leave a comment sharing how your school year is going and you're automatically entered.
Blessings,
Amy
Mar. 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hugs4Him
Wonderful reminder of what they're not missing out on... thanks for sharing this. I'm going to add you as a friend; hope that's okay.
Mar. 12, 2006 - Funny!!
Posted by ronandjess
My oldest girl is only 3 but I pray one day she can be as "abnormal" as your girl.
Congrats on the baby!!
Jess
