Well it's been a month since I've really been diving deep into the issue on where to send my kids to school. In this last month I've read books, looked up blogs, talked a bit to other parents, have had great talks with my wife, read articles and have been praying about this. In the end it is up to my wife and I to decide given all the information and prayer over this topic. We hope to decide by Christmas time on what direction we'll take.
A month ago I was at this point.... I was 90% leaning towards local public schools, giving a fair 5% and 5% to home/private school. This is where I am at personally. Public school numbers in my mind have shrunk just a tad....probably around 85%. Private school has jumped to 10%,with a growing appeal to me for a lot of reasons. Homeschool has stayed about the same.
I'll keep reporting on my blog where I am at, and ultimately where my wife and I are at on this decision.
I think its very hard to decide where to put your kids. I was hell bent on never homeschooling because I was homeschooled and I hated it. But God changed my heart. It's like one day I thought about homeschooling and I couldn't stop reading up on it and then I was hooked. Of course, each choice has its own set of problems and even though I struggle so much with being with my kids all day long and feeling overwhelmed, God has taught me the most in those moments. We are never truly going to grow if things are easy and homeschooling for me has taught me and my entire family to grow. of course God might be calling you to public education where you will grow in other ways. Anyway, give your worries to God and He will direct you in the right ways.
ReplyDeletethat last sentence is the best advice. Thank you. I am praying a lot, researching, reading blogs, reading books etc. But the best advice is seeking His will, following His guidance.
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