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Apr. 25, 2008 - Many Reasons to Homeschool...or Not

There are many different kinds of homeschoolers. And I have found that in some circles, it is assumed that all homeschoolers are just like themselves.

Do you homeschool for religious reasons? Not all homeschoolers do.

Do you homeschool because you think that the public school system is evil? Not all homeschoolers do.

And the flip side is just as varied. Just because some people don't homeschool doesn't mean that they, themselves, are evil, or that they don't love God.

As for us, we're not really in any of the "stereotypical" homeschool profiles. We began homeschooling for one very simple reason: our child needed it. We recognized that he was not getting what he needed in the school that he was attending, and so we decided to homeschool.

Have we seen spiritual benefits? Yeah, I think so. Do I think the public school system is evil? Not exactly, but I see huge flaws in its approach, and I don't agree with much of the systemic self-preservation techniques.

We're in an odd situation, too, because Christy has continued to work within the public school system. So when we're reading blogs of homeschoolers who think it's just selling your soul to the devil to set foot in a public school, we don't feel like we fit there. Yes, we understand the philosophy, but no we don't fully agree with all of it.

Anyway, having said that, I saw an interesting blog post (thanks to my lovely wife who forwarded it on to me) that talks about the different reasons why some homeschool and some don't. I'd encourage you to read it, especially if you tend to think that everyone homeschools for the same reasons you do.

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Feb. 18, 2008 - Exciting News!!!

For those of you following our adoption saga, you may want to read this!

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Dec. 8, 2007 - Things Some Homeschoolers Would Like to Say

I think that any of us who homeschool or have homeschooled have heard most of the questions, comments, assumptions, criticisms, etc. that come from people who don't understand (or don't approve of) homeschooling.

Well, today I stumbled across a post that answers many of those comments with what a lot of homeschooling parents would probably like to say. Now, I'll offer the very obvious disclaimer that I am not endorsing everything on this page (and I have not even looked at the rest of the site), but I found quite a few of these made me chuckle.

To tease you:

7 We don't look horrified and start quizzing your kids when we hear they're in public school. Please stop drilling our children like potential oil fields to see if we're doing what you consider an adequate job of homeschooling.

13 Stop assuming that because the word "home" is right there in "homeschool," we never leave the house. We're the ones who go to the amusement parks, museums, and zoos in the middle of the week and in the off-season and laugh at you because you have to go on weekends and holidays when it's crowded and icky.

16 Don't ask my kid if she wouldn't rather go to school unless you don't mind if I ask your kid if he wouldn't rather stay home and get some sleep now and then.

18 If you can remember anything from chemistry or calculus class, you're allowed to ask how we'll teach these subjects to our kids. If you can't, thank you for the reassurance that we couldn't possibly do a worse job than your teachers did, and might even do a better one.

You'll have to go read the rest for yourself. See how many you can identify with! ;)

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Nov. 20, 2007 - Update on Adoption Possibilities

For those of you interested in following our adoption possibilities, you will want to read my latest post on Love Each Child. We are rejoicing at the work God is doing. And as you will see by that post, the news is even better than what we thought the best outcome could be!

We anxiously await the next step in the process...

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Oct. 31, 2007 - I've Been Published!

I'm super excited about the new Fall 2007 TOS Magazine. Why? Because my very first real published article appears in it! :)

If you get your hands on a copy, make sure to look up the holiday section and read my article about some holiday hymns and songs and the stories behind them.

Thanks, TOS, for giving me the opportunity to write. I enjoyed the experience very much!

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