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Learning at Home- Part 3 Qualified?

August 13, 2008

After the big socialization concern that most people have, then the, "What makes you qualified to teach when you don't have a teaching degree?" question pops up.

Again, I think this is a legitimate question because the majority of people (myself included at one time) equate a teaching degree with the ability to teach. Again, as we discussed yesterday, we need to define the word education. Not only that, but we need to define who's responsibility it is.

First, what is an education? Is it being able to make passing grades for 12-13 years and scoring well on a SAT? If it is a matter of passing tests then it may be a good idea to reconsider your idea of education.

We will discuss this in greater detail tomorrow.

The main reason why we (Jeff and I) are the most qualified to teach our children is because God gave them to us. ) I know I will loose everyone that is not a Christian at this point. ;o) But it is because we ARE Christians that we do trust in Him and His Word. It is He that we will answer to.

No one knows our children better than we do. We know their strengths and weaknesses, not only in the academic area, but their character. We know what their natural bend is. We can tap in on their interest and encourage their learning through that.

Some are born with a strong bend toward math, or science or music. We are all different. When you teach your children at home you can really focus on their individual needs. You can do what is necessary, weed out the fluff that most curriculum offer, and design your child's education that fits them. Is that not what classes for the 'gifted' do?

Our son had a strong bend towards electrical things. So we did all we could to encourage in him in that area. He started his apprenticeship at 16. At 18 he decided he didn't want to do that, but I am thankful he figured that out early. )

Our daughter that just graduated loves politics. We put her in many situations where she could use her gift. Her plans are to raise up future statesman… Praise the Lord!

God gave us these children to teach. He equipped us with a love and insight for our children that no one else can have. Above everything else, He gave us the responsibility to teach our children about Him, as we walked, talked, and sat with our children. Personally, I think this would be very difficult if our children were away from us most of the day, most of their childhood, and under the instruction and influence of others.

And thou shalt teach them (God's commands) diligently to your children, and you shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when thou walk by the way, and when thou lie down, and when thou rise up.

Deut. 6:7

It is not the government's responsibility to teach our children, they belong to us. Even if we did not want to teach them at home it is OUR RESPONSIBILITY to put them in a private school. You have to remember, whenever we receive something from the Government, we are giving up freedoms! Public education in this country is far from free. We pay for it in more ways than one, even if we do not use it.

We have a government educational system that is treating all children as if they have equal abilities and they don't. The system continues to reject truth and teach their agenda, which really is a socialistic agenda. History and science is often distorted. Most subjects are dumbed down so that everyone can pass the test…we'll discus that tomorrow. Literacy rates continue to drop as violence and immorality among the young increases.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7

A fool is one who says there is no God. The government school system clearly teaches that. So why would I hand my child's heart and mind to be taught by someone who teaches the opposite of what I believe? The United States school system is following in the steps of the Rome, and look what happen to them.

What makes us qualified to teach our children? They belong to us for a short period of time. We taught them from the time they left the womb. We have worked at finding the right curriculum to fit their needs. We have worked at training their character. We have worked at teaching them to be life long learners! And it is all because if our love for them and wanting what is best for them. That is what qualifies us.

You will want to hop on over HERE , HERE AND HERE to read about why government education is not a good option.

I want to encourage those of you that are considering another choice for your children other than the government system. There ARE options, GOOD OPTIONS! There are hundreds, if not thousands of organizations that are more than willing to help get your started.

We will talk about resources on Friday.