Sep. 11, 2007 - Light of the World
So we our halfway through our second week of school. God is good! Things are going well. I thought I would need to make myself accountable to someone to make sure my slothfulness did not get in the way of teaching the children but it does not seem to be that way. I have not felt like I didn't want to teach them. I actually enjoy teaching them.
"Socialization".....I went to our bases homeschool group's first meeting of the school year last night. It was a meet and greet type thing. It was nice but there was only maybe 5 or 6 families there. I know from the yahoo group there are atleast 50 families, so where are they? I want my children to have friends but the kids that live around us are really, how do you say, BAD! I allow the children to play with them when I am supervising and even then some of the things that come out of these childrens mouths. I of course correct them but they look at me like I was crazy. It's like no one has every told these children anything. Or what I have noticed is when they are chastised, their parents are so mad they just scream at them or 'hit' them with all their might.( I don't call it spanking because it is not. When you wait till you are so mad that you are trying to hurt your child that is hitting. I know I used to be one of those parents)
I know I am supposed to be the light of the world and teach others about Christ, but is it really at the expense of my children. Am I supposed to bring these children into my home and around my children when their influence and example is one of the reasons why I took my children out of public school.
I'm praying, pray with me...please
Comments
Sep. 13, 2007 - I can so relate...
Posted by AFJen88
we have lived in base housing our last 4 assignments. I have really had to limit time with certain children. Am praying for you that God will bring other godly families into your life. Hang in there!
Sep. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by callmekate
I really understand! I've done my best to limit exposure to the neighborhood kids and fortunately, most of them have moved away or grown up. I've struggled with that issue - should I invite them in or protect my kids and I have to say I chose to protect my kids. It's just a decision one has to make. I admire those parents who freely welcome the neighborhood kids in so they can be loved and influenced by a "good" family life. I'm just not comfortable doing that. I've even asked God to forgive me for that attitude but I love my kids too much. I agree, that's one reason they are homeschooled, to prevent the bad influences of the kids at public school. The neighborhood thing is tough. I will pray for you. Hey, I went to your website that shows your kids and what they are learning. Cute photo! It was interesting reading what your kids are learning. That's a great way to keep a record of their school work and progress.
Have a great weekend!
Kate
Sep. 26, 2007 - Neighborhood Kids
Posted by kancel
I wonder the same thing about having my children around other kids. For the most part I keep them away but not always. They learn all kinds of obnoxious things when I let tehm around the neighborhood kids. They can play freely with the kids at our church.(We previously left an otherwise nice church because there was a bus ministry and the unchurched PS children outnumbered the churched children so much that it was chaos. It is easier to drag down than raise up.) I also have them in a cub scout group but I am there every moment. When they get older they can get out into the real world and see what a mess it is. They will be better equipped then.
Edited by kancel on Sep. 26, 2007 at 6:39 PM
