I am so ready to begin homeschooling again. We normally would have started by now, but our books are in Texas. And, Victoria is in Montana. :O) Oh well! Once we move to Texas and get unpacked, school will begin again. Until then, I'm going to enjoy the rest of the Olympics.
There are several reasons why I homeschool. The main reason is I want Victoria to have a Christ-centered education...an education you can't get in public schools since God isn't allowed there. I now have more reasons for homeschooling. I read one article this morning that saddened me and one that scared me. The first article is found here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080818/ap_on_re_us/schools_hard_times
It talks about all of the cutbacks needed for some schools to survive the economic slump we are in. Field trips are being cut. Some schools are going to four day school weeks. Electives are being cut. (I wonder if they will cut their sports programs? Nothing about sports was mentioned. Hmmmm....) It is so sad to see so much stuff cut out of these kids' lives.
The second article I read is here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080815/us_nm/texas_guns_dc
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080815/us_nm/texas_guns_dc
A Houston, TX, district is allowing teachers to take guns to school! I realize there have been more school shootings. I realize it might be pretty scary in schools these days. But, the "what ifs" of teachers bringing a gun to school are too frightening to mention. And, it is in TEXAS! How many districts will follow this landmark decision? For us, this rings too close to our future home. Other schools across the nation might follow their lead, and there might soon be guns in schools across the nation. What a horrible thought.
I am praising God for leading us to homeschool. I am praising God for allowing us to live in a country where we have the freedom to homeschool, and we have good people out there defending that freedom...the HSLDA and our nation's military. Praise God I can teach my daughter at home without the fear of drugs in the schoolroom, a kid coming to school with a gun, bullying, etc. The list goes on and on.
Until next time, may God bless you this week.
Laura
1 comment:
Oh yeah, how lucky can a kid get! Victoria is in Montana, her mom/teacher is in South Carolina and the school books are in Texas. I was homeschooled, but never so lucky as this! :) Seriously, I agree wholeheartedly with your reasons for homeschooling and will keep you in my prayers. Love you, Shelly
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