tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post8941951759027776546..comments2023-11-02T04:58:40.054-07:00Comments on Don't Blink...: Why?Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12956456543868988997noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-9447164725512767742010-04-24T08:08:58.950-07:002010-04-24T08:08:58.950-07:00Wow!!! I found your post through another site and ...Wow!!! I found your post through another site and I completely agree with you! When talking with Christians about this issue, my husband and I often ask, "Where do you find Biblical support/examples for sending your children to government schools?" Anyway, really appreciate this post!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207025604342764966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-10266714950678443732010-04-22T06:11:14.698-07:002010-04-22T06:11:14.698-07:00Hi Bridget, this is a great and honest post. I hav...Hi Bridget, this is a great and honest post. I have 6 kiddos my oldest is a freshman in college, my 2nd son really struggled in school and I sat many hours at the table trying to teach him. I never homeschooled, honestly I never knew anyone that did so I never even considered it.I wish now I would have. I do plan on homeschooling my youngest who is adopted and is behind in speech. I took a speech pathology class to be prepared to focus on her needs and seriously I feel guilty that I never thought of homeschooling my older children.I've offered my younger boys but once they've established their group of friends in school that's something they don't want to give up, they're in middle school. I don't like certain things and behaviors they pick up in school so we always talk about using discernment and the importance of being light in this world and reflecting Jesus.<br />I love your blog your kids are so cute!<br />blessings :)Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939551240745198586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-45310296798949520462010-04-21T21:19:48.416-07:002010-04-21T21:19:48.416-07:00Well said!!!! I have had problems "validatin...Well said!!!! I have had problems "validating" why I homeschool. I shouldn't have to! They are my children and God has placed them in my husband and my hands so we are the ones to answer for how they are raised. Stay strong to your beliefs...it can be so hard when you battle the outside world!Roaming Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737249774400891535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-90972038352744047922010-04-21T14:45:16.948-07:002010-04-21T14:45:16.948-07:00I think I love reading your mom's comments as ...I think I love reading your mom's comments as much as I love reading you posts :o)Kristen Beqarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602366171843923697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-8137438421326546952010-04-19T21:34:55.164-07:002010-04-19T21:34:55.164-07:00That was awesome. Whether the Lord leads someone t...That was awesome. Whether the Lord leads someone to homeschool or not...I love that you love what the Lord has called you to do with your kids regardless of what others think! <br /><br />I pray that the Lord wants us to homeschool...I can't wait :)Hulst mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691865405149458411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-27541232300713951982010-04-19T17:33:02.758-07:002010-04-19T17:33:02.758-07:00I wanted to add that since I made that last commen...I wanted to add that since I made that last comment, we have discovered that my daughter's difficulties were so much more than we had thought. She is on the Autism Spectrum and she needs me more than ever to help her in every way I can.Twisted Cinderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273548648344779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-10247503155579125482010-04-19T17:31:31.843-07:002010-04-19T17:31:31.843-07:00I remember being so moved by this post when it was...I remember being so moved by this post when it was originally posted. And I am glad that I am now among those who homeschool. I would never change it and I know that my children and I will be on this journey together until they graduate from school.Twisted Cinderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273548648344779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-75770778108497551872010-04-19T15:29:43.311-07:002010-04-19T15:29:43.311-07:00I am also a teacher! I teach third grade at a publ...I am also a teacher! I teach third grade at a public school. It is a job where I feel I can best serve Christ by impacting lots of children. I love reading your posts because of how authentic the learning is for your children.The KD'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997176530261097364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-44434524332113624252010-04-19T15:20:34.802-07:002010-04-19T15:20:34.802-07:00You are so right. My oldest 2 children went to pub...You are so right. My oldest 2 children went to public school (my oldest until he was a junior in high school and the other through 6th grade). I watched as everything we ever taught them corroded away. We homeschool our youngest 2 now (the oldest is in college). I regret ever allowing them to step foot in the public school but at the time we did not realize that there were any other choices (other than private school that we could NEVER afford). I am so grateful that homeschool has become so commonplace (although still not readily accepted). There is no way that you can overcome the hours and hours every day that they are bombarded with apposing messages. Even if they have a great Christain teacher they still have to deal with the things that they are taught by their peers. Children can only be the light to those children when they are completely grounded in their faith. At such a young age they are still forming that faith, they are nowhere near grounded. And more times then not they will lose their faith instead of reaching anyone and bringing them to Christ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-21588227526004534822010-04-19T12:20:10.824-07:002010-04-19T12:20:10.824-07:00This is so awesome! Thank you for taking the time ...This is so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to put into words what is in the heart of so many homeschooling moms. I too believe you should write a book!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122729026438550593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-14730549070855897762009-07-24T06:58:08.211-07:002009-07-24T06:58:08.211-07:00Gee what could I add to all those wonderful commen...Gee what could I add to all those wonderful comments and your beautiful post? I enjoyed reading it and have been asked many times, over the years, WHY? You expressed so well how I have felt every single time I'm asked. I am so glad that we can live in God's reality and not the worlds reality of how we raise our kids. Public schools may be the world's reality but they are not ours :-)<br /><br />~CinnamonCinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641108808868060406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-48609931695182500552009-04-03T12:01:00.000-07:002009-04-03T12:01:00.000-07:00I should have read this post first before the more...I should have read this post first before the more recent post!! I commented on it not knowing that you said everything I would say (if given the opportunity of course) when asked about homeschooling! I am new to your blog and so far I am thoroughly impressed with how you present your case so to speak. I hate that we feel we have to do this at times, but well done. I am a homeschooling mama myself and now a reader of your blog. :) You have a BEAUTIFUL family and may God keep on blessin' your efforts to raise children who love Him!!GrOwTh SpUrTshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190844128746485765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-29267010529561844032009-03-31T16:45:00.000-07:002009-03-31T16:45:00.000-07:00I am going to reveal a little something that I hav...I am going to reveal a little something that I haven't revealed on my blog yet and won't for a little while yet, but I am going to be homeschooling as soon as this year is over. Princess Belle has 54 days left of her Public School Career. <BR/><BR/>There are so many reasons why. Every day something happens and Prince Charming and I will look at each other and say, "See that is reason number 47 why we are starting homeschooling."<BR/><BR/>For me, I am going to be homeschooling because I truly feel that Princess Belle's ADHD difficulties are making her get left behind the others in school. She is a LOT of work to educate and she frustrates her teachers on a regular basis. They all agree that she wants to learn, that she tries hard, she just can't handle trying to concentrate in a big classroom environment. She needs one on one attention and at home I can do that. I get so much further at home with her than her teacher does at school. I understand her and how her mind works. <BR/><BR/>I never thought I would homeschool, but as with all things as a mom, I do what it takes to give my girls the best start in life I can.<BR/><BR/>I would like to note that there are parts of her personality that don't fit in when she is in school that I don't want to change. She is completely unique and wonderful and I can work with that instead of against it. <BR/><BR/>I don't need her to be like everyone else, I just want her to be the best her she can be but also an educated her. I just feel like in school the things about her that are unique are the things that they would like to stamp out, to make her fit into that square mold. And over time some of these things may alienate her from the kids in her class. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long-winded response, but I felt like I would share.<BR/>Her friends know her and are accustomed to the way that she is, and they like her. But in a classroom setting, these things are so much more pronounced that I am worried she will start to feel bad about herself about how she is different. (I have seen it happening already. It breaks my heart.) These little things would in no way hamper her as an adult, don't hamper her when she is not in class, and I see nothing to be gained by making her feel bad or feel like she has to be like everyone else.Twisted Cinderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273548648344779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-81062324854523082792009-03-31T15:51:00.000-07:002009-03-31T15:51:00.000-07:00A~ that's awesome your daughter was able to bring ...A~ that's awesome your daughter was able to bring someone to Christ. That just happens to be a very small percentage of cases. You should be proud. Maybe your daughter is very mature in her walk with the Lord for her age. I'm just saying most children who attend school the percentage of them being influenced is high.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956456543868988997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-49653791955395292842009-03-31T14:15:00.000-07:002009-03-31T14:15:00.000-07:00At what point do children have a "strong enough fo...At what point do children have a "strong enough foundation" to be "sent out?" Do they turn 18, and then all of a sudden, they are ready? For my children, we talk each day, when they get home, about the people in their classes. We pray for them each night.<BR/><BR/>My oldest daughter invited her un-churched, nonbelieving friend to church, and the little girl came along with us. She continued to go, and in a few weeks became a follower! She still attends with us to this day!<BR/><BR/>What if my too-young-to-be-sent-out-daughter hadn't spoken up about what she believes? That precious little girl wouldn't have found Jesus.<BR/><BR/>In seeing this, I have a hard time placing an age with when children are ready to minister. Did Christ not say to have child-like faith?<BR/><BR/>I was brought to Christ, also, by a friend in Middle School. We were 12. She was also a too-young-to-be-sent-out-girl, and yet she brought the Light to me. What if other Christian children were left in schools to do so?<BR/><BR/>By staying involved with your child's life, EVEN if they are in public school, you are still building a strong foundation. If the system exposes them to other theories of creation, or whatnot, discuss them. Ask question, and LISTEN to what your child has to say about it. Read Scripture, and see what the Bible has to say about the matter. <BR/><BR/>The problem with public school comes when parents stop being involved in the education of their children. Public school doesn't lead children astray, unless the parents are uninvolved and uninterested in what the child is learning.<BR/><BR/>As for me, I LOVE that my children have exposure to other people, cultures, faiths, theories, and circumstances that, if I homeschooled, I would not be able to present them with. It opens up doors to what's out there, and also gives me, the parent, the opportunity to help them see why it is SO important for them to be a Light, and why Jesus is the ONLY One who can save!<BR/><BR/><BR/>All this to say, I am a firm believer in public/ private schooling! But I also loved your post on why homeschooling is so so so dear to your heart! It makes so much sense, and I am so glad it is working for your family, and so many others! It is so awesome how God leads us all to do different things, and gives us the conviction to stay in His will, even if others disagree with it. So you keep fighting for homeschool! It is evident that you are doing jut as you have been called!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-3618139106331266592009-03-31T05:21:00.000-07:002009-03-31T05:21:00.000-07:00Beautiful and wise post. These are the very reaso...Beautiful and wise post. <BR/><BR/>These are the very reasons we chose to homeschool our children. <BR/><BR/>These are the very reasons, that we chose not to live on dual incomes, and for me to come home. <BR/><BR/>We knew that God gave these children to us, and that He expected us to be the ones to love, train, and disciple their little hearts, not someone else.<BR/><BR/>When someone states that their children will be in PS to be a light, and disciple others, I am quick to point out the ages of the MEN Jesus called to disiple others. One must have a strong foundation, before being sent out.Mrs.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733696095180815920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-7645961068640156412009-03-30T13:02:00.000-07:002009-03-30T13:02:00.000-07:00Bridget,I have been reading your post for a few mo...Bridget,<BR/>I have been reading your post for a few months now, I found it from your friend Taleah, who goes to my church.<BR/>I just have to say that it is because of your blog I am actually considering homeschooling. I am just at the point of starting to think of what to do. I have a 31 mo. old boy and a 16 mo. old. girl. I really do not like even just the social aspect of the public schools, it makes my skin crawl to think of what my babies might learn there and be corupted with. I do believe that public school is good for some and then not for others. That goes for most things in life though too.<BR/>My son actually has speech delay and we have a teacher, from the Regional Center, who comes to the house 2 days a wk to work with him. He is doing great now but has a hard time socializing with other kids. He tends to be aggressive when he gets really excited and also when he gets upset. He is a "sensitive" little guy. What scares me is that what public school teacher is going to want to or have time to sit and figure him out and how to get through to him and teach him and understand his personal little quirky needs. Not only that but when we had our children I quit working to avoid putting them in daycare where someone elses morals and values would be taught to them. So why then does that importance change when they enter school age? <BR/>You have helped me, through reading your blog, to realize that that should not change and that actually it is when they get older and their little precious minds and hearts actually start learning that they are most delicate!<BR/>Thank You Bridget. I would love to learn more about homeschooling. If in whatever ever free time you might possibly get you could give me some resouorces to look into as far as what to do to prepare for homeschooling and just whatever I would need to know (what to do for different gaes and if there are laws or whatever) I would greatly greatly appreciate it!<BR/>You Rock! Keep on blogging and posted cute cute pics of those angels!The 4 Moore'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249537546416921240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-22237769565977811542009-03-30T12:00:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:00:00.000-07:00I really hope you don't raise your children solely...I really hope you don't raise your children solely to "spread the word"...in this day and age people have their own minds, their own beliefs and we need to be willing to embrace everyone's differences. Whether that means they are some other religion or don't believe in religion at all. I think it would benefit your children greatly to be exposed to children who are raised in different households. I grew up in a great Christian home, but I was exposed to many religions and cultures. Anyone different than me or my family just opened my eyes to the world around me. All I am trying to say is...please don't make your children impose their views on others. They might end up becoming ostracized once they are exposed to the real world and they are too intelligent and beautiful for that to happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-16681988441001822262009-03-30T11:54:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:54:00.000-07:00Your amazing and I really believe homeschooling co...Your amazing and I really believe homeschooling comes natural for you. Your kids could not have a better teacher throughout their school years than you. You have something to be very proud of.Nichollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202269792885779707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-18472518407810385812009-03-30T08:21:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:21:00.000-07:00I say whatever works for your family go for it!!! ...I say whatever works for your family go for it!!! You should be passionate about your children, and if homeschooling works best, then that is best!! Other people and their opinions don't matter, you know?? Sometimes it's hard... people can be so judgemental. But let me tell you.... when people talk about homeschooling and the kids having no social skills, ect. I stand right up and argue until the end. Using you and your kids as a huge example. Your kids are smart, socialized, God loving little ones so obviously God is doing amazing work through their Mommy :) Keep it up! xoxoSimply Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976924594366791713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-42336854369263505172009-03-28T18:12:00.000-07:002009-03-28T18:12:00.000-07:00My boys are super small now, but I think about hom...My boys are super small now, but I think about homeschooling a lot. I broached the subject with a teacher friend recently and she said, "Don't apologize for thinking about that, you could teach your kids what I teach a classroom a day in about two and a half hours, just imagine the possibility!" And I believe that's just the beginning, just the tip of the iceberg about what's good about homeschooling. But here's my question...<BR/><BR/>What if I have ADD tendencies...I'm scattered and all over the place. I don't know that I could stay on task. I'm a bit like a child, that's what I'm telling you. Should I still take on something that requires me to have at least SOME form of focus? <BR/><BR/>(um, HI....my name is Heather and I came over here from "Huse blog is this anyway?" Nice to meet you!)Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-57230691516538793862009-03-28T16:07:00.000-07:002009-03-28T16:07:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your heart. You spo...Thank you so much for sharing your heart. You spoke mine perfectly.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>DawnDawnhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/my4sweetumsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-37654109814332723332009-03-28T12:39:00.000-07:002009-03-28T12:39:00.000-07:00AMEN!!! Next time someone asks why we homeschool I...AMEN!!! <BR/><BR/>Next time someone asks why we homeschool I'm just going to refer them to your post! :DAletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247472661122865609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-46536195803187187082009-03-28T11:24:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:24:00.000-07:00Thank you everyone! Wasn't sure how this would com...Thank you everyone! Wasn't sure how this would come across, thank you for the positive comments! I'm learning to just speak what's on my heart. I thank God he's opened my eyes to homeschooling because I was So against it. I've had a journal that I often write thoughts in. These are some of the thoughts from the last year. I've been a Christian all my life...backsliden, then rededicated but just in the past yr I have really grown. Most of these Why??? 's are from people that knew me in the "past-backsliden days". No wonder haha! I think I will print this for future Why's (good idea)...Although, I like the lice answer (that's a good one) Please know that I do not look down upon or judge anyone who decides to send their children to private or public school. It is a personal decision. I just was sharing why "we" homeschool. I don't mean to sound like I'm knocking the public schools. I know their are hard working people involved. I have family involved...<BR/>-------------------<BR/>To answer the Anonymous question:<BR/>My question for you, is where are your children serving Him, apart from you, other family, other Christians, or church?<BR/><BR/>Do they have the opportunity to act on THEIR faith, rather than the faith their parents?<BR/><BR/>--------------------<BR/> I am 1 of 4 kids and I was raised a Christian. My parents couldn't afford to send us all to private school. We were in public school and were "suppose" to be the "light" however from my experience and the experience of my siblings and other "lights" was that Christian youth is highly influenced by the unsaved youth and their subculture. Just look at the facts. Normally it is not the Christian students who are doing the most to promote Christian values among unsaved students, rather it's the unsaved youth who are doing the most to destroy the morals of the Christian students. <BR/>I do believe we need Christians everywhere! I am so happy that their are good Christian teachers who are in the public schools. I just don't feel my children are ready to be sent out to change the world and evangelize to the lost just yet. I believe youth between five and eighteen are the mission field. They THEMSELVES need to be discipled and build up with the power of God's Word before they are thrown in to the dangers and pressures of the world.<BR/>I've seen too many friends walk away from their faith and I am not willing to take that chance.<BR/><BR/><BR/>My children do have their faith tested and they are not in a bubble of just "Christians."<BR/>I also do not like what the public school has to teach. I've read the text books. I don't feel Christian children should be in a system opposed to Christ and the Gospel. The current schools are openly hostile to Christ, but tolerant of all other world religions. <BR/><BR/>For years Christian parents have been sending their children to public schools because they were going to make a difference in the local school systems, you know pray around the flag pole...yet how many schools do you know of that are changing their curriculum for a more moral and Godly one because Christian youth have "evangelized" the schools? How many schools have sought to improve their curriculum, making them more Christ-centered because of the influence of the Christian youth in the school?How many schools have returned to a Christ-centered Christmas? How many schools are teaching the youth to pray for their teachers and their nation?<BR/>I think us Christians need to wake up and and not be so naive. I believe my children are strong in their faith but still not ready to minister. <BR/>I've heard this said before:<BR/> Even after David the little shepherd boy killed Goliath, he returned to shepherding, not a public ministry.<BR/>whew...feels good to get it off my chest...can you tell I feel strongly about this LOL!<BR/>again posting in LOVE:)Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956456543868988997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397026679704324535.post-81334384169629449512009-03-28T11:01:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:01:00.000-07:00It seems like your are knocking the public school ...It seems like your are knocking the public school system but it seem to work for you and your husband!!! And made you who you are today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com