Top 5 Reasons Why I'm Thankful To Homeschool My Children

[DXPose]

There are so many reasons to be thankful for homeschooling my beautiful children, but here are the main reasons why:

5. I am thankful I don’t have the constant fear and anxiety bombarding me with worry about the safety and whereabouts of my children, and not knowing if they got sexually harassed, bullied, tried drugs, molested or raped by students or teachers at public school because my kids are always with me or my husband, in the safety of our home, or under our constant care and supervision.

4. I am thankful that our days are flexible, and we are not restricted by school bells and rigid schedules or limited by godless government policies. This allows us the freedom to operate our day in the best way that will maximize our family’s needs and reap the richest rewards that homeschooling has to offer. We don’t have to call in on sick days or miss school for vacations because we can learn wherever we are and we don’t have to answer to the school authorities.

3. I am thankful I get to learn right along with my children and discover new things together. It gives my heart a strong desire to diligently study the Word of God so I can be fully equipped to teach and train my kids in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Plus, it is extremely rewarding to see the fruit of my labor with how pleasant, obedient, cheerful, loving, forgiving, intelligent, compassionate, happy and sweet spirited all my children are at such young ages.

2. I am thankful to be the one in charge of all the educational material that my children learn from, and I have the authority to censor inappropriate information if I want or study any subject I choose. If my kids went to public school, there is an 88% chance they would get brainwashed with liberal humanism and graduate believing lies. Homeschooling allows me to indoctrinate my own kids with traditional Christian morals and values, along with real science and academics. Children are going to get indoctrinated one way or the other – might as well indoctrinate them with the TRUTH.

1. I am most thankful that I get to wake up each and every morning to the bright, sun shinning, happy faces of my three girls and baby boy, and to receive lots of hugs and kisses to get the day started. And the BEST part – I get to spend ALL day enjoying time with my children instead of rushing them off to catch a bus right after breakfast, and not seeing them return home for over eight hours, repeated five days a week.

THANK YOU LORD,
FOR THE BLESSING OF MY CHILDREN AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO HOMESCHOOL THEM AND TEACH THEM OF YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE.​

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To all the parents out there - what are some of the reasons why you are thankful?

 

[Silk Queen]

You are fortunate to be able to do this, I think it would be great if every parent was able to choose as you to teach at home.
Schools are a babysitting service while parents work, In my opinion.

 

[Thunder's Muse]

I have thought a lot about homeschooling. You have given me very good points to ponder now. Thanks DXPose.

 

[Ktoyou]

I agree, it would be very nice and I would agree that the pace today is not normal; people are too rushed by anxiety even when they would not need to rush because the hurry is inside them.

 

[DXPose]

I have thought a lot about homeschooling. You have given me very good points to ponder now. Thanks DXPose.

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that this would be an option for you. Homeschooling offers such rich rewards for families and helps to develop unique strong relationships between all members that could not otherwise be achieved if everyone was separated from each other all day long. Siblings who grow up learning together maintain a special bond throughout their lifetime that most other siblings miss out on, and children often grow to have a fond love and respect for their parents, and a sincere desire to be together that most kids (especially teens) don't have.

Can I ask, what are some of the things that are holding you back?

Did you happen to read this recent post of mine:
=> Are You Qualified to Teach Your Own Children at Home?

 

[Silk Queen]

I agree, it would be very nice and I would agree that the pace today is not normal; people are too rushed by anxiety even when they would not need to rush because the hurry is inside them.

I agree, there are times I am feeling very anxious and feel I need to hurry or else I won't have the time to finish, it is hurry up when in actuality there is all the time I need to do whatever I may be doing.
There are uneasy feelings on ocassions that make one feel rushed.

I wonder if there are parents that work a fulltime job and still able to homeschool, If I had children I would be fearful for them in school all day with teachers to supervise.
That would be a huge responsibility for a teacher to supervise a full class of students. Someone will be left out or ignored or injured in some way.

 

[Ktoyou]

I will have to say I find public school today has gone far off its initial mission, education

 

[Thunder's Muse]

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that this would be an option for you. Homeschooling offers such rich rewards for families and helps to develop unique strong relationships between all members that could not otherwise be achieved if everyone was separated from each other all day long. Siblings who grow up learning together maintain a special bond throughout their lifetime that most other siblings miss out on, and children often grow to have a fond love and respect for their parents, and a sincere desire to be together that most kids (especially teens) don't have.

Can I ask, what are some of the things that are holding you back?

Did you happen to read this recent post of mine:
=> Are You Qualified to Teach Your Own Children at Home?

I did have a read of that thread. Thanks.

There are a few reasons. Firstly, the socialising they get from school, I think is very important. Secondly, me. LOL. I've just recently recovered from exhaustion and don't want to take on something I'm not sure I'll be able to handle on a day to day basis.

I am still considering it though

 

[DXPose]

There are a few reasons. Firstly, the socialising they get from school, I think is very important.

I think lots of parents initially have this concern - what about socialization? Let me just ask you to consider exactly what kind of "socialization" will your kids miss out on if they don't go to public school. At school they will experience fierce peer pressure, have poor self-esteem from being bullied, could pick up a few drug habits, disrespect authority, use foul language, get sexually harassed daily, beat up for not wearing the right shoes, learn all about sexual immorality, get made fun of for looking different, develop a mob rule mentality, possibly even get molested by a teacher and on, and on...

Public education does not have some magical formula for people to deal with the 'real world'. In fact I believe that the school environment puts kids at a disadvantage. There is no other circumstance in 'real life' where the conditions of a public school are duplicated - except for maybe the prison system. :think:

Personally, I do not want my children to be "socialized" all day in a government institution where children are segregated by age, and have very little interaction with other adults, except their teacher(s). This environment not only promotes alienation from different age groups, it is a hostile environment full of violence, drugs, crime, sexual perversion and mindless indoctrination. How can children be well "socialized" while mixed in with hundreds of delinquent misfits and teachers who despise wisdom and hate God? This is beginning to look like the real socialization problem with children today.

Secondly, me. LOL. I've just recently recovered from exhaustion and don't want to take on something I'm not sure I'll be able to handle on a day to day basis.

I am still considering it though

That's understandable. :up: But remember, homeschooling isn't about bringing the classroom into your home and sitting at the kitchen table doing book work for eight hours a day, it's about learning within your home environment, at your pace and your schedule, in real life situations. For example, a trip to the grocery store is a part of learning as we calculate our budget, write up a list, price items out, add them up, weight fruit, count change, and interact with other customers. The best part is you are in control of your day. If you feel overwhelmed and simply want to go to the park or take a trip to the zoo for the day, you have the freedom to do it!

 

[Thunder's Muse]

I think lots of parents initially have this concern - what about socialization? Let me just ask you to consider exactly what kind of "socialization" will your kids miss out on if they don't go to public school. At school they will experience fierce peer pressure, have poor self-esteem from being bullied, could pick up a few drug habits, disrespect authority, use foul language, get sexually harassed daily, beat up for not wearing the right shoes, learn all about sexual immorality, get made fun of for looking different, develop a mob rule mentality, possibly even get molested by a teacher and on, and on...

Public education does not have some magical formula for people to deal with the 'real world'. In fact I believe that the school environment puts kids at a disadvantage. There is no other circumstance in 'real life' where the conditions of a public school are duplicated - except for maybe the prison system. :think:

Personally, I do not want my children to be "socialized" all day in a government institution where children are segregated by age, and have very little interaction with other adults, except their teacher(s). This environment not only promotes alienation from different age groups, it is a hostile environment full of violence, drugs, crime, sexual perversion and mindless indoctrination. How can children be well "socialized" while mixed in with hundreds of delinquent misfits and teachers who despise wisdom and hate God? This is beginning to look like the real socialization problem with children today.



That's understandable. :up: But remember, homeschooling isn't about bringing the classroom into your home and sitting at the kitchen table doing book work for eight hours a day, it's about learning within your home environment, at your pace and your schedule, in real life situations. For example, a trip to the grocery store is a part of learning as we calculate our budget, write up a list, price items out, add them up, weight fruit, count change, and interact with other customers. The best part is you are in control of your day. If you feel overwhelmed and simply want to go to the park or take a trip to the zoo for the day, you have the freedom to do it!

very good point DX. You know your stuff, that's for sure.

 

[DXPose]

very good point DX. You know your stuff, that's for sure.

Thank you, TM. While I am no expert on the subject, I would be happy to answer any questions you have or ease your doubt to the best of my ability. Just remember - You are more qualified to teach your own children than you think. I don't know any homeschooling parent who regrets their decision...parents who send their kids to PS however, often have many, many regrets.

 

[Maximeee]

TM, I personally know a bunch of kids that are homeschooled (DXPose's kids, Knight's kids, Becky's kids, CRASH's kids... Then there's also Eowyn, Wamba and many more I bet).

I've never been around more intelligent, well rounded people. They are smart, they are obedient, happy, polite kids who can talk to me, their peers as well as the older people without any problems. They adjust quickly and are a lot of fun to be around.

There's no doubt in my (or my husband's) mind that our little one will be homeschooled. Who loves her more than we do and who cares more about her than us? Who knows her better and who can address her needs the best?

I really want to encourage you to research this more and ask tons of questions!
There are a lot of people here who can help you!

 

[nicholsmom]

There are so many reasons to be thankful for homeschooling my beautiful children, but here are the main reasons why:

5. I am thankful I don’t have the constant fear and anxiety bombarding me with worry about the safety and whereabouts of my children, and not knowing if they got sexually harassed, bullied, tried drugs, molested or raped by students or teachers at public school because my kids are always with me or my husband, in the safety of our home, or under our constant care and supervision.

4. I am thankful that our days are flexible, and we are not restricted by school bells and rigid schedules or limited by godless government policies. This allows us the freedom to operate our day in the best way that will maximize our family’s needs and reap the richest rewards that homeschooling has to offer. We don’t have to call in on sick days or miss school for vacations because we can learn wherever we are and we don’t have to answer to the school authorities.

3. I am thankful I get to learn right along with my children and discover new things together. It gives my heart a strong desire to diligently study the Word of God so I can be fully equipped to teach and train my kids in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Plus, it is extremely rewarding to see the fruit of my labor with how pleasant, obedient, cheerful, loving, forgiving, intelligent, compassionate, happy and sweet spirited all my children are at such young ages.

2. I am thankful to be the one in charge of all the educational material that my children learn from, and I have the authority to censor inappropriate information if I want or study any subject I choose. If my kids went to public school, there is an 88% chance they would get brainwashed with liberal humanism and graduate believing lies. Homeschooling allows me to indoctrinate my own kids with traditional Christian morals and values, along with real science and academics. Children are going to get indoctrinated one way or the other – might as well indoctrinate them with the TRUTH.

1. I am most thankful that I get to wake up each and every morning to the bright, sun shinning, happy faces of my three girls and baby boy, and to receive lots of hugs and kisses to get the day started. And the BEST part – I get to spend ALL day enjoying time with my children instead of rushing them off to catch a bus right after breakfast, and not seeing them return home for over eight hours, repeated five days a week.

THANK YOU LORD,
FOR THE BLESSING OF MY CHILDREN AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO HOMESCHOOL THEM AND TEACH THEM OF YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE.​

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To all the parents out there - what are some of the reasons why you are thankful?

I love this DX! Aside from numbers, I agree with reasons 1-4 and would probably count them in that order too. My 5th reason is that I get to personalize their educations - that each kid gets to have training in his or her own bent. So, the one interested in entomology gets more of her science training in entomology, the one who prefers geology will get more of hers in that direction, etc. I know that they can do this somewhat outside the home, but a mom who spends her days with her kids knows their interests & bents better than any other - even the kid himself sometimes (often ).

 

[shagster01]

I wonder if there are parents that work a fulltime job and still able to homeschool, If I had children I would be fearful for them in school all day with teachers to supervise.
That would be a huge responsibility for a teacher to supervise a full class of students. Someone will be left out or ignored or injured in some way.

Where do the kids go while the parent is working then??

 

[Lighthouse]

Where do the kids go while the parent is working then??

Depends on the shift the parent works.

 

[Thunder's Muse]

I do like the idea of tailoring the schooling to suit the child.

My partner and I are still discussing it and we can both see benefits in homeschooling. I like to think these things through.

 

[LightSon]

I do like the idea of tailoring the schooling to suit the child.

My partner and I are still discussing it and we can both see benefits in homeschooling. I like to think these things through.

We've homeshooled our 3 kids all the way, with the exception of my oldest daughter, who we put in public school for 1st grade. That exception aside, we've had zero regrets about our schooling decision. There's lots of homeshool help out there now by way of curriculum and networking.

I'm just a click shy of arguing that using the public school is wrong. It is definitely dangerous. Why any Christians would want the world programming their kids with wicked philosophy is quite beyond me.

 

[Thunder's Muse]

The numbers of children being homeschooled seems to be growing, especially compared to when I was at school. I'm sure it's not just Christian parents, either.

 

[Sitamun]

I will home school my children when the time comes. The american public school system is atrocious right now. Now, if I can get some money (where's a good sugar daddy when you need one) I will send my children to a SECULAR private school. The one real downside I see to home schooling is the lack of real interaction with other children their own age (I've also seen proof of this with people I know who home school).

 

[LightSon]

I will home school my children when the time comes. The american public school system is atrocious right now.

I certainly agree with your characterization, but I don't understand why a person of your ilk would say this. Sitamun, you are a self-described leftist and an atheist. How are American schools "atrocious" in your view? American public schools are rooted in atheism (God is simply not allowed) and leftist ideals (socialism, sexual promiscuity, if-it-feels-good-do-it, drugs, etc.) ; that's why we Christians are opting out. Seems American schools are right in the center of your philosophy. What am I missing?