The Road Less Traveled

• Jan. 3, 2008 - Supportive Attitudes

I'm so glad to be homeschooling in this day and age! While there are a few people that disagree with my family's choice of lifestyle, most of the people we've discussed homeschooling with, have been supportive. Even strangers!

This afternoon at a grocery store, a woman approached my 6yo and said, "Shouldn't you be in school?" I told her that he is homeschooled. She smiled and said to my son, "Oh, then you're getting a lot of education!" It is possible that she was being facetious, but I don't think that is the case.

A little while back, a cashier at another store asked my son what school he attended. He proudly answered, "I go to home school!" The cashier told me that she thought it was wonderful, and had considered homeschooling her daughter.

A little while before that, we met another supportive woman. My boys and I were waiting in our van for my husband, who was taking care of an errand. The woman walked by our van with the cutest little dog! The boys wanted to see it, so she graciously stopped. We got out of the van and the kids spent some time doting on the dog. The woman and I talked for a bit, and eventually she asked me where my oldest attented school. When I told her that we homeschool our kids, she nodded her head and said, "Good! Your better off that way!" She was not a homeschool mom.

My neighbors have all been wonderful about this, too. One neighbor told me that she wished that she had homeschooled her own child. Another told me that she thinks it's great, and that it must be why the boys seem to be so happy!

I am so grateful for the Lord's intervention on behalf of the homeschooling movement. He helped pioneer homeschoolers face the demons of a society that did not see life the way they did. He continues to help us now. What would we do without Him?

• Jan. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lahbluebonnet

We get lots of comments like that when we're out too! I like your new picture a lot...since I have a collection of Precious Moments.
Blessings,
Laurie

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• Jan. 5, 2008 - How true!

Posted by abbycamlars

I really enjoy reading your entries! Thank you Lord for your protection on our homeschooling families.

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• Jan. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by daybydaygrace

Hi, I saw your name on the front page for most updated blogs & thought I'd drop in. I have certainly enjoyed reading your blog. I like blogs that are just down to earth, one full of family fun. I have been blessed by the togetherness on your blog. Blessings, Traci

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• Jan. 5, 2008 - Amen and Amen!

Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen

If not for those brave individuals called by God to set the standard and live their convictions, we might not have what we do.

Every day we can freely home school is a blessing!!!

Every day we get something done...and done well...it's HIM!

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• Jan. 6, 2008 - Thank you!

Posted by mountainmama

Thanks for your input on Math-U-See! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. :)

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• Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kellieann

I am very fortunate to live in an area where homeschooling is very common, so I get a lot of comments like that too. It is a blessing to not have to deal with people who think you're from another planet all the time! =)

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• Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by amymperry

I have experienced a lot of the same. There have been many people who comment that they think it is great. I still come across a few who won't necessarily disagree, but they will start playing devil's advocate and start asking lots of questions...ugh!

Amy

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