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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth... 3 John 1:4
May. 12, 2007
How exciting!
I have to say, I have found myself in so many situations lately where I can share of my experience as a homeschooler. Oh yes, I still get the typical questions, "Are you a teacher?" (Well, yes... God tells ME to train up my children... that's certification enough for me!). "Do you have to file with the state?" (Of course, homeschoolers seem to have more regulations than public school families do. Yes, I abide by NYS laws and follow the regulations.) "Aren't you being over protective?" (Well, if you think that being involved in my children's activities: knowing where they are, knowing what they're doing, who their friends are, and what they are exposed to each day, is being over protective, then... yes, I guess I am. Pardon me for caring!) Or, how about this one... "What about socialization?" (don't you just LOVE that question?) If you have ever been around me or my children, you would see just how well-adjusted and socialized they are. We are comfortable around all sorts of people... old people, young people, everyone in between... My children do not live in a bubble. They are not in a classroom all day with people their own age, and yet, they can have a real conversation with an elderly friend or a young child. God has put such compassion in their little hearts, and they truly are a blessing to all those they come in contact with.
God has put me in touch with SO many new homeschoolers lately. If you couldn't tell, I get very passionate about this topic. I believe in it whole heartedly. I wouldn't have it any other way. When I found this blogger site, I was thrilled! Now I could share my enthusiasm with anyone who would have the patience to endure it!
I pray that I can be a blessing to all those who visit here. Please feel free to contact me if you need to be encouraged, want some ideas, or just want to say "HI!" May God bless you! |
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May. 12, 2007 - Familiar Questions!
Yes, I too hear these same old questions...all the time! My most unfavorite one however, is: "Do you plan on home schooling all the way through high school?" The hair on the back of my neck bristles up every time someone asks this question. We have been home schooling since day one with our children, and Lord willing we will school them all the way through! My husband and I often tell people that this is our plan and we take it one year at a time. The Lord may return before we get all four of them to graduation, but this would be an even better plan!
God bless you in your home schooling and blogging adventures.
~Pam