Comments on Lift Up Your Hearts: Quoting a Quoter

First off, Bravo Lisa (above). I totally agree. ...

2009-09-24T18:46:33.899-07:00

First off, Bravo Lisa (above). I totally agree.

Second, in answer to your question in the blog, no I don't feel condemned or like anyone questions my choice. I see what you mean though -- the way homeschoolers have to constantly justify & defend their choice to HS. Crazy! Luckily, in my extended family, there is a good mix of HS & traditional schoolers, so we fit just fine w/ our family.

I am trying to be confident in my decision. Actua...

2009-09-22T03:35:56.124-07:00

I am trying to be confident in my decision. Actually at the moment I am just trying to make a decision. I need to get my thoughts together and email you some more questions! You've been so helpful, THANKS!

having 2 in school and 2 homeschooled, i get it bo...

2009-09-20T09:59:59.999-07:00

having 2 in school and 2 homeschooled, i get it both ways! right now, my sophomore wants to be homeschooled so she can graduate early. talk about the flack i've gotten over that one. i actually had a mom tell me that there will be boys at BC too (where she'll finish high school while getting college credit). that wasn't even a concern in high school. her teachers were good, and one or two even great, but she decided it was a waste of time. at 14, she has peace of mind to make tough decisions. i'm so thankful i had her at home for 13 years for her to gain the confidence in Christ to do so.

My younger children will probably stay home through high school and graduate from BC with an AA by 18. Not to rush them, but because it's easy to do so when you homeschool. i don't criticize people for public education, but i do hope everyone sees all the options available to your children no matter the method of schooling. (yes, you can get high school and credit for the same class-homeschooling or not!) i hate the 'follow blindly' mentality. what is good for one, is not always good for another. (my eldest is graduating from EB this year and did just fine through high school). parents must pray to find what to do with their children and follow Him in those decisions.

After all, we are accountable to God and not man (or other mothers, or educators, or educated idiots).

Goodness me oh my. I never in a million years thou...

2009-09-17T22:32:07.082-07:00

Goodness me oh my. I never in a million years thought that schooling would be such a HUGE area of contention. It's crazy. And I thought once I got married I would live happily ever after...heehee.

But Daisy is right...make your choice...then be confident and stick to your guns. Otherwise you will be eaten alive. So sad, but true. And mainly, above all, do what God calls you to do. In the end, when I am standing before my Holy, Righteous, Eyes-like-Blazing-Fire God, I will most certainly NOT care about what any person on earth thinks.

God Bless!

Thank you Em! This is what I've been thinking for ...

2009-09-17T16:21:09.617-07:00

Thank you Em! This is what I've been thinking for a long time on a variety of topics, not just homeschooling.

If you choose not to breastfeed you are criticized. If you choose to wean at a certain point you are criticized. If you go "too long" you are criticized.

If you feed your kid jar food you are criticized. If you make your own you are criticized.

If you involve your kids in a "too many" many activities and push them to do their best in them, you are criticized. If you don't put them in any activities, or enough you are criticized for not giving them enough opportunities.

If you let your baby cry it out you are criticized. If you don't, you are criticized.

And on and on. I think parents spend far too much time worrying about and pointing fingers at what other parents and kids are doing instead of focusing on their own family.

My first thought upon reading her post today? That...

2009-09-17T16:01:02.853-07:00

My first thought upon reading her post today? That she obviously isn't secure in her decision. She totally would benefit if you bring this stuff up to her.

Good points, Emily!

2009-09-17T15:07:13.737-07:00

Good points, Emily!

I'm not sure if "getting along" is ever going to h...

2009-09-17T14:30:56.275-07:00

I'm not sure if "getting along" is ever going to happen. There is always someone willing to attack our choices regardless of what we do. I can only assume it is because it ranks right up there with the working mom v. SAHM mom issue. Passion & drama going hand in hand.

I personally don't talk about it. It's a bomb waiting to go off, but my personal opinion about it is this... If a parent has truly thought through their choice, then I don't care what they do. It's their choice. However, I'd hate to think that any parent chose an educational option by default. So weigh the cost, think it through, and then be confident in your choice (ps, cs, hs).

I've gotten hassled for every choice I've ever made. Good thing I knew why I was doing what I was doing or I might get a complex. ;-)