I'm choosing to homeschool my children not because the school is terrible (it is fabulous), not because he doesn't get along with his teacher (she is so kind) and not because I don't think she's doing a great job (she is truly loving, patient, committed and caring).
I'm choosing to homeschool my children because I've been prompted to do so. I've prayed about it a lot. I mean, a lot. Especially on days when the boys are at each others throats and I don't. think. I. can. take. ANYMORE!
I don't feel exactly qualified. I have days when I think, "gosh, he's doing great. Maybe first grade wouldn't be too bad."
But, since I'm not the one at the head of this family, and I turn to the Head for all the big decisions and guidance and help and love and patience and clarity and answers and ... since He's the one who keeps saying this is what our family needs, then that's what I'm going to do.
My feelings are hurt and I have never felt attacked for my decisions or beliefs. Now I know what that feels like.
Please don't leave a comment. If you feel like you must, just email me.
And thanks, Julia, if you're tuning in, for following up there. I didn't know what to say.
2 comments:
Can we leave comments that say "I think you're doing a great job and you're going to love your new life?"
Just wondering...
I am a disobedient friend, I realize, but I have to say - did you notice that I didn't comment or return fire on my blog? That is because I WANTED to hear both sides, and I did. I am so glad that you commented, and I totally got from your comments why you are doing it. I totally understood that you love his school and his teacher, but that you have been led by the spirit to do otherwise, and as you so aptly put - "who am I to argue with that?!" I think there are different options for different families, and I think that is a GREAT thing. I was simply curious as to why some were choosing the homeschooling thing, that's all. I do NOT think it's a bad choice, just a different one, and one that I was curious about (well, curious as to why it was attracting so many). I have met few moms that I respect as much as you, and honestly, it's moms like you and Julia that have opened my eyes to the fact that it's not something that just "weirdos" do. Many families are opting for it nowadays, so I'm sure that as you get into it and get your groove, you will feel much less attacked. I do agree with some of the things said on both sides of the "argument" on my blog, but I did NOT like how snippy and attacking some of the comments were - way too harsh in their judgements, I thought. I have actually considered deleting the entire post, to be honest. The last thing I wanted was for people to be hurt. Again, the post was for my own curiosity, not to set up two of my friends to be beat up for their choices. I do not think homeschool is better OR worse than public schooling, just different. And each parent should be free to make that choice for their children (based on each kids' needs), without being made to feel guilty or wrong in doing so. I know you asked for no comments, but I had to stick up for you in front of your readers - I hope you're not mad at me for doing that. Love you!
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