Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Great Day
Today my son gave me the best compliment ever. He is in his 2nd semester at college and likes it so far, but not as much as he liked being homeschooled! He said he learned so much more from me than all his professors combined!!! And he really likes his professors - nothing against them, they are good. He even said my assignments were tougher and made him think more. YES!!! Thank you God for guiding me and holding me. And please continue to be with me for the next few years I have with our daughter.
Homeschooling is not just about teaching reading, writing, etc. It's about enabling the child to teach themselves. To gain a lifelong love of learning. All of which is wonderful. But, the most important thing of all is the relationship you and your child receive from the time and events shared. You have achieved something huge, together.
I love the fact my kids can have meaningful conversations with not just their peers, but all ages. They can bring something to the table. They have manners and I am comfortable sending them out in the world. They are not leeching from society, but being a source of light and help.
We started our private school for home educators, York Christian Academy, mainly for that reason. To give parents the choice of being in the driver's seat for their child's education. They are children, developing, continually being molded. They need a voice of reason in all of noise around them. Parents are suppose to be that voice. They want you to be there for them.
This doesn't mean we are done. Oh no, no, no. We are forever learning and enjoying all the new experiences God gives us!
Homeschooling is not just about teaching reading, writing, etc. It's about enabling the child to teach themselves. To gain a lifelong love of learning. All of which is wonderful. But, the most important thing of all is the relationship you and your child receive from the time and events shared. You have achieved something huge, together.
I love the fact my kids can have meaningful conversations with not just their peers, but all ages. They can bring something to the table. They have manners and I am comfortable sending them out in the world. They are not leeching from society, but being a source of light and help.
We started our private school for home educators, York Christian Academy, mainly for that reason. To give parents the choice of being in the driver's seat for their child's education. They are children, developing, continually being molded. They need a voice of reason in all of noise around them. Parents are suppose to be that voice. They want you to be there for them.
This doesn't mean we are done. Oh no, no, no. We are forever learning and enjoying all the new experiences God gives us!
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Thanks for all you do Val. York Christian Academy is the best decision I have ever made for my children. God bless, Mary Runge
Aww, Mary...thank you so much! Don't know what to say. I feel so blessed to know you! =)
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