What mother doesn't want to give her child the best education possible? The debate over the decision to put one's children in private school, public school, or to homeschool can often be heated. I truly believe that each option has its place, and that each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I've struggled with the decision a lot, and my oldest isn't even 3! (This probably has something to do with the fact that I'm a firstborn, and therefore wish I could plan out every moment of my life RIGHT NOW).
After a lot of prayer and talking to some very wise people (on all sides of the issue), we have decided to *mostly* homeschool our children for now. I say this with two caveats. First, my oldest will be attending a private preschool in the fall. However, he is only 2 1/2 so his one-day-a-week preschool is basically a practice in socialization (and giving this mama a chance to do errands with only one child instead of two). I do not expect though that this will be his only form of learning though this next year. As his parent, I am his number one teacher. Even if he was in a traditional school, I have an awesome responsibility to train him up in the way he should go. It is very humbling.
The other thing I wish to mention is that homeschooling may not be for every family or even every child. This said, we may put our children in public or private education in the future. We don't know what tomorrow will bring, but this is what we hope to do for now.
Blogging about our experiences in home education is mostly for me to keep track of how we are doing. My goal is to post at the beginning of the week what we hope to accomplish during that week. Then, a follow up post will be added at the end of the week to talk about how it went. What worked? What didn't? What would I have done differently?
Looking forward to this adventure! Here we go!
We home schooled you for a while and you turned out pretty good! Love ya -- Dad
ReplyDeleteComing from a strictly home schooled back ground, I was determined never to home school. Not because I didn't love it, but because I knew the work involved, for me:). Now being on yr two of home schooling Georgi(keeping in mind I'm still in the early/easy yrs:), I love it. It's work, but it's the best kind! There's lots of resources/friends/family that have done it before you - be their best friend!
ReplyDeleteGo mama!
Awesome, Alisha! You thinking about their education already, at this young of a stage says a lot about the nurture and love you have for their futures. Pray daily for God to direct your path and He will show you the way. ;o)
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