Posted in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

     I'm so glad for this article! I have been looking over AHG for a few months now. My daughter is a social butterfly (takes after her Mama) and loves having the interaction with other children. We are unlike most home schooling families in that we don't get out much. Yes, she plays with the neighbor children, but it's not everyday. We also attend our church where she interacts with the other children, but that's sometimey too. I know my daughter longs for more. She loves being with her family, but I also know that she would love to do something on a more regular basis with others outside her family.

     I love the idea of like-minded children of various ages getting together and working for common goals. When my daughter was younger I could tell she would be a follower and thanked God that He had already steered us to home schooling. I wouldn't have to worry about what crowd she's trying to gain acceptance into. After about two years of home schooling she is proving herself to be quite the leader. I've seen her take the high road and do the right thing when she doesn't see anyone watching. This encourages me that there's a godly character growing in her heart. I'd like to reward her with the thing she greatly desires. There's a troop near us based in a Christian school. This article just confirms in my heart that bringing her there would be a blessing and contribution to her godly character development.