First and foremost is FAITH.
1. We homeschool because we FIRMLY believe God called us to do so. To disobey God would be a sin. Does this mean our family is 100% perfect and obeys God in 100% of everything?
Sadly no, but we are daily striving to have the heart and mind of Christ.
2. We can take our Bibles with us to class.
3. We can PRAY
We pray openly before meals, tests or whenever someone just needs to.
4. We can teach from a Christ Centered view point in all areas of study.
While we do study with secular tutors and even dare to go out of the house and host events with those who do not profess to be Christians most of our study time is in material that teaches from a Christian viewpoint. And yes, I do teach my children about evolution and the Big Bang, but right after they give you the "correct worldy" answer, you better be prepared to hear the truth!
FAMILY
6. As a military family we homeschool because we schedule our life around deployments, family celebrations and in recent days serious family illness.
7. We take homeschool with us wherever we go. We can spend a week, a month or a year away from home and still be active in our pursuit of a quality Christ centered education.
HEALTH
8. We can sleep in.
School kids typically get less sleep than the recommended amount for healthy development.
- 1-3 Years Old : 12 - 14 hours per day
- 3-6 Years Old: 10 ¾ - 12 hours per day
- 7-12 Years Old: 10 - 11 hours per day
- 12-18 Years Old: 8 ¼ - 9 ½ hours per day
From Web MD:
Sleep needs remain just as vital to health and well-being for teenagers as when they were younger. It turns out that many teenagers over 15 actually need more sleep than in previous years. Now, however, social pressures conspire against getting the proper amount and quality of sleep.
Teens are not getting the sleep they once did, and many have difficulty falling asleep and frequently wake up at night. This is not normal, and all this is taking a toll. Sleep deprivation is associated with mood changes and behavioral problems, including conduct disorders and inattention.
One study of U.S. high school students found that 13% were chronically sleep-deprived. Other international studies confirm the global nature of this problem. Not getting enough sleep and not sleeping well is not OK.
9. No compulsory HPV vaccinations for 11-year-old (or younger) girls.
As parents we maintain the right to determine whether or not our children should be vaccinated. Several states have now passed laws requiring 11 & 12 year-old girls be innoculated with the HPV vaccine.
10. No "Teen-Screen." Reason #244 We Are Glad We Homeschool: Teen Screen
As parents maintain the right to determine whether or not our childen's mental health should be evaluated and whether or not our children should be given psychotropic drugs.
11. No mandatory "SEX-Ed" classes that teach "Safe Sex" we teach our children that sex and all sexual activity should be reserved for marriage (and by the way marriage is designed for ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN). We teach our older children about sexually transmitted diseases and the risks of sex outside of the marriage covenant.
Politics
Our classroom is not controlled or influenced by social groups trying to indoctrinate our children into their cause.
12. No "Day of Silence" to support unhealthy and immoral life choices.
Reason #458 We Are Glad We Homeschool "Day of Silence"
From AFA "The Day of Silence, which is sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), fast approaches. This year it will take place in most public schools on April 17. On this day, thousands of public high schools and increasing numbers of middle schools will allow students to remain silent throughout an entire day-even during instructional time-to promote GLSEN's socio-political goals and its controversial, unproven, and destructive theories on the nature and morality of homosexuality."
Reason #943: In wake of possible bomb plot, Beach schools tighten security
Reason # 915 We Are Glad We Homeschool: Shocking Survey Findings
Reason # 691 We Are Glad We Homeschool: Lying Textbooks
Reason # 682 We Are Glad We Homeschool: Tainted Beef
Reason # 618 I'm Glad We Homeschool: The President & Profanity
Reasons # 376, 377, 378 We are Glad We Homeschool: The Bible & Schools Don't Mix
Reason #362 We Are Glad We Homeschool: Tag ia Banned as a RISKY & Harassing Activity (8/30/07)
Reason #325 We Homeschool S-N-O-W
Reason # 299 We Are Glad We Homeschool: School Plans to Use RFID to Track Students (1/12/08)
Reason #281 We are Glad We Homeschool: Teachers give themselves failing grades
Reason #205 We Are Glad We Homeschool: HMMM, should we buy a Wii or Copy Paper?
Reason # 115 We Are Glad We Homeschool: Judge Judy
Need more reasons?
http://www.reasonstohomeschool.org/rths/
http://www.101reasons.org/
http://www.homeschoolcookbook.com/article_reasons_to_homeschool.htm
http://www.brandonstaggs.com/biblical-reasons-to-homeschool/
http://www.homeeducator.com/FamilyTimes/articles/10-3article1.htm
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