The Ten Commandments for Homeschooling Moms
Feb. 20, 2006 at 8:21 AM
Homeschooling
I am the Lord your God, Thou shall have no other curriculum before Me. Every homeschooler wants to find the perfect curriculum. God's word is the best one around. Best of all most of us already own it.
Thou shall not make a graven image of the perfect homeschool family. There is no perfect homeschool family. We all have sinned a fall short of the glory of God.
Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. Don't be a slave to your duties. Take time to rest and enjoy your children and husband.
Honor your father and mother. Even if your parents are not believers or supportive of homeschooling honor them. It isn't easy, but the example you set now will pay dividends down the road. If they are deceased talk often of your parents and build bridges from the past to the future.
Thou shall not destroy thy children's spirits. Keep a tender eye toward their heart to make sure that their relationships with the Lord, you, and each other remain strong.
Thou shall not compare yourself one to another. Trust me, you'll always come up short and discontent.
Thou shall not commit "adultery". Stop cheating your husband of the respect he desires by comparing him to other homeschooling dads, speakers, or authors; and then wishing your husband would be different. Love the man you married not the perfect image in your mind.
Thou shall not boast about your accomplishments. Scripture says, "Let another praise you and not your own lips." The fruit of your work will be raising a generation of servants for the Lord. And the best reward will be when you stand before His throne and He boasts, "Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter now into the joy of my rest."
Thou shall encourage other families to good deeds, not judge one another harshly. We all make mistakes and have things we wished we had done differently. Seek to find ways to build one another up not tear each other down.
Thou shall not steal the joy of your family. The joy of the Lord shall be your strength. As you delight in the Lord your household will become delightful as well.
I don't pretend to do any one of these things on a consistent basis. God is still working on me but I press on to the high calling that Christ has set before me.
Related Tags: parenting, homeschooling, home school, education, biblical parenting, mothers
Thou shall not make a graven image of the perfect homeschool family. There is no perfect homeschool family. We all have sinned a fall short of the glory of God.
Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. Don't be a slave to your duties. Take time to rest and enjoy your children and husband.
Honor your father and mother. Even if your parents are not believers or supportive of homeschooling honor them. It isn't easy, but the example you set now will pay dividends down the road. If they are deceased talk often of your parents and build bridges from the past to the future.
Thou shall not destroy thy children's spirits. Keep a tender eye toward their heart to make sure that their relationships with the Lord, you, and each other remain strong.
Thou shall not compare yourself one to another. Trust me, you'll always come up short and discontent.
Thou shall not commit "adultery". Stop cheating your husband of the respect he desires by comparing him to other homeschooling dads, speakers, or authors; and then wishing your husband would be different. Love the man you married not the perfect image in your mind.
Thou shall not boast about your accomplishments. Scripture says, "Let another praise you and not your own lips." The fruit of your work will be raising a generation of servants for the Lord. And the best reward will be when you stand before His throne and He boasts, "Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter now into the joy of my rest."
Thou shall encourage other families to good deeds, not judge one another harshly. We all make mistakes and have things we wished we had done differently. Seek to find ways to build one another up not tear each other down.
Thou shall not steal the joy of your family. The joy of the Lord shall be your strength. As you delight in the Lord your household will become delightful as well.
I don't pretend to do any one of these things on a consistent basis. God is still working on me but I press on to the high calling that Christ has set before me.
Related Tags: parenting, homeschooling, home school, education, biblical parenting, mothers
13 Comments and Trackbacks
posted by KayinMaine on Feb. 20, 2006 at 11:36 AM
That is an excellent reminder for all of us. You listed so many of the traps homeschooling parents fall into. Thanks for putting it into perspective in such an effective way.
posted by mamaduso on Feb. 20, 2006 at 2:23 PM
Hi there- I just linked to this post in my homeschool entry. I have no idea how to do trackbacks and not exactly sure why to use them. Just wanted to let you know.
Susan
posted by ByHisGraceInColorado on Feb. 20, 2006 at 2:26 PM
I love this Spunky! Over the weekend I was trying to "re-write" 1 Corinthians 13 for homeschool Mom's but decided I just couldn't improve on it at all. :)
You did this beautifully and it made my day.
Have a wonderful week!
Nancy
posted by creativehsmom on Feb. 20, 2006 at 2:39 PM
Excellent! Oh, no wonder the Lord reminds us in His Word to think on these things. How many times when we lose sight of these gems that you've posted do we get off course and our homeschools fall into trouble. I need to remember these! Thanks for sharing!
Cathy :o)
posted by on Feb. 20, 2006 at 2:48 PM
That was a great post!!! It brings us back to the real reasons that most of us probably had when we first started homeschooling, and maybe lost site of. Great reminder!! Thanks!
Edited by amatthia on Feb. 20, 2006 at 11:49 AM
posted by takingthechallenge on Feb. 20, 2006 at 4:00 PM
Well said!
posted by KarenW on Feb. 20, 2006 at 10:47 PM
A great reminder for all of us, especially me. Thanks!
posted by gottsegnet on Feb. 21, 2006 at 12:03 AM
ok, that is weird. It shows you have one trackback, but it does not show that little beginning thing that usually comes up. Anyway, it was from me...thanks for the comment on my blog! I really appreciated it. I added my thoughts to yours in my own entry becasue they were way too long for a comment.
Here's my entry on your entry: )
http://homeschoolblogger.com/gottsegnet/87660/
posted by Amber on Feb. 22, 2006 at 12:34 AM
I love it, thanks! I'm going to link it.
God Bless,
Amber
posted by danib on Feb. 22, 2006 at 1:12 AM
I had to print this one off to put in my encouragement book! Thanks for the reminder.
Dani
posted by HSingMama on Feb. 22, 2006 at 12:13 PM
What a great reminder! :o) I would like to print that and keep it handy for review. :o)
posted by Vanderclan on Feb. 22, 2006 at 5:43 PM
Thanks for the great post! Very uplifting! ~Jennifer
posted by Vanderclan on Feb. 22, 2006 at 5:46 PM
Thanks for the great post! Very uplifting!
Jennifer