Yearnin 4 Some Learnin

Feb. 26, 2008

Been Pondering...*sigh*

Ya know, I feel like I am coming up short. My kids study independently for the most part (except the youngest), but it seems I am falling short on the spiritual/character side of teaching. I guess I feel like I am not the best example when it comes to character or things of the spirit, so I tend to shy away from really making that a priority in studies...I mean, they all do Bible work, but I know it's not the same as when we sit down together and do a study or a devotional.

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I look at my life and lead by example. We'll never be perfect and we're not supposed to be. I too felt intimidated but, I just keep educating myself and finding knowledge from within and I see it rubbing off on my children. You are the foundation. Our children are like sponges and will soak up everything we give them. So I work on myself and loving myself, that way what I give them is so powerful they are going to be way ahead of the game. Follow your spirit.

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Natural feeling?

Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen

I can identify with some of what you are feeling, I think. It's hard to be a home schooling mom and wonder if you're making the best choices in every area. The spiritual growth area is the reason we often want to home school, and yet it seems to be the hardest.

I tried to use Bible curriculum. I really did. I just found that none of it usually met us where we were living. I wanted my boys to know that the manna for their day was ready and waiting for them in the morning...and would sustain them in every event and/or need. So, we started going through things in Scripture as we needed it. It seems to work.

I would spend time with God asking Him exactly what is right for your family. Ask Him what you should be doing. I find His guidance to be pretty specific...and pretty wonderful. :)

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Oh Dear!

Posted by shawtime

I know how you feel... believe me, I do. In fact, I'm going through the same doubts myself. My kids work independently...but too independently. I've come to the realization that many times I'm just plain 'ole lazy. I'd much rather teach the spiritual stuff... and forget the academics. Usually, this feeling is accompanied with feelings of inadequacy and depression though. It helps for me to recognize it for what it is and fall on my knees. It also helps to admit my failures to my kids. Hang in there...

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Feb. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ilovemy3angelbabies

Kiddo and I do a Daily Devotional in the morning. I use the free ones that our church has available for the kids. I find that it really sets the tone for our day. I have seen a difference in him on the days that I forget. I would really love it if DH were home to do it with us, but he is gone before we get up. : > (

Blessings~
Laura

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