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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Interesting Article
I have a blog I like to visit frequently for inspiration, ideas, curriculum, perspective. This was an article that was linked on her blog that I found interesting. Let me know your thoughts.
The blog link didn't work. But the article did. Interesting. It did remind me of our trip home when I walked into Wendy's with my five, and the only child at a table said "Wow, six kids!" (he obviously miscounted!) Anyway, knowing that everyone is watching, because of the number of us makes me really conscious of how I behave. I guess it gives us a chance to be more of a conspicuous witness, than if we were more "normal". Of course, I don't think anyone can tell by looking at us that we homeschool, and I don't think my kids are always the example of serenity and obedience as in the article, though they are pretty awesome, they are still children!
i think it was brillliant. I'd not thought of that, as if "we" were holding up a mirror to the face of all that's wrong in society. I'll think of that and be more gracious next time someone tells me how crazy I am to homeschool. Thanks.
hi rita, i just found you off the 'family' blog. I'm a homeschooling mom of 3, soon to be 5 thru adoption. :) I think this article was right on in some ways. There are definitely out of control hs. families, as well as very intentional ps. families..however, MOST of the homeschooling parents I know are much more intentional and purposeful in our choices..and I would say that although my kids are just kids, and can be naughty and whiny and crazy :) (as can I ) they are generally much better behaved, seem to have a much deeper compassion, gentleness and love for Jesus than I have SO far found in other kids. It is a huge blessing to h.s., and it's also a huge sacrifice, but so so worth it. God bless! darci in Saskatchewan
The blog link didn't work. But the article did. Interesting. It did remind me of our trip home when I walked into Wendy's with my five, and the only child at a table said "Wow, six kids!" (he obviously miscounted!)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, knowing that everyone is watching, because of the number of us makes me really conscious of how I behave. I guess it gives us a chance to be more of a conspicuous witness, than if we were more "normal". Of course, I don't think anyone can tell by looking at us that we homeschool, and I don't think my kids are always the example of serenity and obedience as in the article, though they are pretty awesome, they are still children!
i think it was brillliant. I'd not thought of that, as if "we" were holding up a mirror to the face of all that's wrong in society. I'll think of that and be more gracious next time someone tells me how crazy I am to homeschool. Thanks.
ReplyDeletehi rita, i just found you off the 'family' blog. I'm a homeschooling mom of 3, soon to be 5 thru adoption. :) I think this article was right on in some ways. There are definitely out of control hs. families, as well as very intentional ps. families..however, MOST of the homeschooling parents I know are much more intentional and purposeful in our choices..and I would say that although my kids are just kids, and can be naughty and whiny and crazy :) (as can I ) they are generally much better behaved, seem to have a much deeper compassion, gentleness and love for Jesus than I have SO far found in other kids. It is a huge blessing to h.s., and it's also a huge sacrifice, but so so worth it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless! darci in Saskatchewan