Words from a homeschool graduate
I was homeschooled my entire life. Now, as a 20-year-old college student, I cannot be grateful enough for the decision my parents made to homeschool me. It has been beneficial in every way. I cannot think of any drawbacks of my personal homeschooling experience. I loved homeschooling!
Our family homeschools primarily for religious reasons. My parents and I both have deeply held convictions that homeschooling is the best way to train up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We believe it is the duty of every Christian parent to ensure that his children receive a Biblical education. This duty goes far beyond simply transferring information. It includes discipling warriors for Christ. Homeschooling is much more than an educational method. It is a lifestyle.
In a few weeks, I will be attending our local homeschool convention. I will browse the curriculum booths, listen to speakers, and purchase lots of books. I hope to glean knowledge from veteran homeschoolers. Next spring, I hope to help my mom teach my younger sisters. All of this is in preparation for the time that I will homeschool my own children. (That is still a few years away I have to get married and have children first!) I am grateful for the foundation that has already been laid by hundreds of brave and faithful parents. I expect great things of my own future homeschooling journey because I will able to tread the path blazed by those who have gone before me. The foundation my parents laid for me is invaluable and I hope that I will always treasure it. I look forward to the day that I will advance from being a homeschool graduate to being a homeschool parent.
Homeschooling in and of itself is not a magic formula for godly kids. Homeschooling takes work, dedication and discipline on the part of both the parent and the student. The general success of homeschoolers is a result of the sacrifices made by devoted parents and the grace of God. I pray that homeschoolers will not lose the vision of the great task they are called to accomplish!
Our family homeschools primarily for religious reasons. My parents and I both have deeply held convictions that homeschooling is the best way to train up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We believe it is the duty of every Christian parent to ensure that his children receive a Biblical education. This duty goes far beyond simply transferring information. It includes discipling warriors for Christ. Homeschooling is much more than an educational method. It is a lifestyle.
In a few weeks, I will be attending our local homeschool convention. I will browse the curriculum booths, listen to speakers, and purchase lots of books. I hope to glean knowledge from veteran homeschoolers. Next spring, I hope to help my mom teach my younger sisters. All of this is in preparation for the time that I will homeschool my own children. (That is still a few years away I have to get married and have children first!) I am grateful for the foundation that has already been laid by hundreds of brave and faithful parents. I expect great things of my own future homeschooling journey because I will able to tread the path blazed by those who have gone before me. The foundation my parents laid for me is invaluable and I hope that I will always treasure it. I look forward to the day that I will advance from being a homeschool graduate to being a homeschool parent.
Homeschooling in and of itself is not a magic formula for godly kids. Homeschooling takes work, dedication and discipline on the part of both the parent and the student. The general success of homeschoolers is a result of the sacrifices made by devoted parents and the grace of God. I pray that homeschoolers will not lose the vision of the great task they are called to accomplish!
posted by Amy Stubblefield @ 7:29 AM
5 Comments:
At 9:33 AM, April 20, 2005,
Amanda said…
I don't think the marrying someone is going to come very soon. HaHaHa! See ya!
At 11:18 AM, April 20, 2005,
Amy Stubblefield said…
Aren't younger sisters wonderful? How would I stay humble without them?
At 3:09 PM, April 20, 2005,
Michelle Mavridis said…
WEll Well Well Amy is there something you have not told me yet? J/K I'll talk to you later-Michelle
At 9:55 AM, April 21, 2005,
Kristen said…
Great post. I am sure you'll make a wonderful mother someday. :)
At 1:09 PM, April 25, 2005,
Courtney, Jer.33:3 said…
My family homeschools also. I think it is the only way you can properly bring up your children. Public schools are wicked and most Christian schools aren't much better!
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