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For Self-examination: Why do I poke the hornet’s nest?
A homeschooling friend posted this link to Facebook without comment. The gist of the article from the Atlantic is that more Christian homeschoolers are asking for “mainstream science in their children’s curricula”. Another friend shared the link but commented that … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, education, homeschooling, parenting, religion, spirituality, theology
Tagged homeschooling
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Homeschooling and the Social Contract
When the school buses started running a few weeks ago, when the classrooms filled with students carrying new backpacks stuffed with supplies, my two youngest children stayed at home. We started another year of homeschooling. There are nearly 2 million … Continue reading
Posted in education, homeschooling, religion, spirituality
Tagged David Guterson, Family Matters, homeschooling, Tony Jones
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Attack of the 50 foot schedule
I’m glad we had a day off yesterday, because today begins full-on schooling madness. School started a few weeks ago, but it was a cake walk compared to what the next few months will be like. We’ve slowly been adding … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, education, homeschooling, parenting
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Bee reads. I watch in wonder.
I mentioned in a post a few months ago that Bee was having a hard time with reading. That was a bit of an understatement. I talked to many of my friends about this – seeking advice from homeschool moms, … Continue reading
The joy of homeschool rabbit trails
This is how it works, on a day like today: 1. A few days ago I posted a link to Chumbawumba’s “Tubthumping”, which led to…. 2. Hearing on Facebook how much a friend loved the song, which led to… 3. … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, education, history, homeschooling, music
Tagged Chumbawumba, Civil Rights, Fight the Power, Public Enemy, Ruby Bridges, Tubthumping
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What Divided Got Right
Thursday I addressed some of my problems with Divided, the new documentary about youth ministry. In fairness, I want to agree with the film on one thing. Parents have the primary responsibility to disciple their children in the faith. As … Continue reading