tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476808902704210325.post3069643951388991126..comments2023-08-26T08:12:45.325-05:00Comments on Countryside Life: What do homeschoolers do all day? What do they study?Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476808902704210325.post-27008573254084330722009-04-11T16:07:00.000-05:002009-04-11T16:07:00.000-05:00No, I can't say I do agree. from my observations ...No, I can't say I do agree. from my observations as a part time sub teacher, the high school years I think are perhaps more difficult than most parents and adults realize. It is not the same highschool I experienced.<BR/>When I sub and I have girls in the 6th and 7th grade that are expecting their first, or second child, and hear stories from 14 year olds in the lunch room about who was drunk and someones party over the weekend, and I see 13 year olds with cigerettes in their backpacks it scares me. I have seen and heard teachers swearing in the hallways in front of students, prayer is no longer allowed at school and many schools no longer recite the pledge of allegience to our flag. <BR/><BR/>These are not the type of influences I want my children to be seeing from 7:45 to 3:12 everyday. I would rather my children be exposed to more positive role models and experiences that will help mold their minds in such a way that when they are in a situation they can make the correct choice.<BR/><BR/>In our area, homeschooling is huge. My children miss nothing the public schools offer. We belong to the coop so we have our own Christmas and spring programs, (as well as those at church), our own ccop yearbook (300+ students). We can partipate in activies such as sports, Girl Scouts, 4H, and more. One of mine is working to become a cadet firefighter (she still has an interview to go through). We go to homeschool science fairs, spelling bees, summer science camp at William Jewell in Liberty, church camp, Bible Bowl...so, our time is filled, but with activities that improve our minds and self esteem, not activities to drag us down.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476808902704210325.post-2103661677941471102009-04-08T10:37:00.000-05:002009-04-08T10:37:00.000-05:00Hi April,Thanks for sharing that with us! Amen &a...Hi April,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing that with us! Amen & amen!<BR/><BR/>I've always been told that homeschooling is best for younger age & public for older. Would you agree? Just curious.<BR/><BR/>Hey. If you get the opportunity, would you<BR/>mind praying for the prayer requests that are<BR/>on our main page?<BR/><BR/>May the Lord bless you and your family!! <BR/><BR/>Mark, Lynn, Brooke & Carley Seay<BR/> www.LighthousePrayerLine.org<BR/><BR/>ps - please consider "following" our blog <BR/>-or- atleast grab one of our free, linking, <BR/>blue buttons. ( see top sidebar at <BR/>www.LighthousePrayerLine.org ). <BR/><BR/>•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Visit Us Soon!.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•Lighthouse Prayer Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967875533234296119noreply@blogger.com