I have been thinking on this for a few weeks.  When you read that, you would normally assume that I am thinking of a child who is trying out his wings in the wrong way.  Nope,  I am actually talking about Christian homeschooling families.  One thing I have noticed from being part of homeschoolblogger and a few Christian message boards is that sometimes "we" homeschooling Christian families tend to think that we are above the Word and can let little things slip by because we see no harm.  A few examples~ In my own life, we were at The Wilds a few weeks ago.  One thing that was asked is that students not be allowed to have their cell phones.  Well, Jason and I thought "well, that is for the students there with their schools, not for the ones there with their parents."  After thinking about it, we quickly realized that we had listened to what they said and interpreted it into what we wanted them to say. Ever do that?  Sort of the attitude of  "well, we are the parents and we really know what is best."  In all actuality, we do.  However, we submitted ourselves to their rules by being there that week.  Or, what about going into a museum or some other place and them asking you not to take a picture.  We recently experienced this at The Hermitage.  It was funny to watch the folks who thought they were "sneeking" a quick picture when no one was looking.  BTW... pictures were allowed outside, just not in the building.  I know someone who recently went into a museum and was asked to put his/her camera up and erase the picture.  While they put their camera up, they refused to erase it.  AND, their children were there and witnessed this.  What lesson did they just teach their children?   1Peter 2:13 says "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of eveidoers, and for the praise of them that do well."  If we go somewhere, then for goodness sake, we need to follow the rules.  Plain and simple.  What kind of Christian testimony are you when you think you can do what you want just because.

So, that is my soapbox rant for today.  So, if you can't follow the rules, then don't brag about your perfect children, your perfect spouse, or your godly lifestyle.  When you do things your way instead of God's way, you have just ruined your testimony and lost all respect in my eyes (and those around you as well).  And, if you think I am just talking about you, just so you know, there is a big finger pointing right back at me right now as well.