Why We Homeschool

So, we've been homeschooling our kids for the last two years. Why? At this point, private school is not in our family budget, so we homeschool. It's interesting to see the reactions of others. Common questions are:

Don't you worry about social interaction?
Aren't they going to be isolated?
Are you and Jen qualified to do that?

My answers are No, No and Yes, in that order.

But, why don't I send the kids to public school? Because I love them. Because my kids are not emotionally equipped to deal with the daily onslaught of anti-God propaganda which reigns supreme in the American public school system. You figure, each school day lasts around 7 hours. At 7 hours per day, figuring a 180 day school year, that's 1260 hours per year in an environment which is after the hearts and minds of children. You see, the environment and general attitude of public school seeks to feminize boys and marginalize men. Being a male is under attack in our society (which is another post in itself). Look at what's on television. Name a positive male role model. Go ahead, I'll wait.

Schools aren't focused on teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, "conflict resolution", "tolerance", "inclusion", "diversity", "alternative lifestyles" are the words of the day. Christmas carols? Hell no! Can't have those, as Christmas undermines diversity. Mention Christmas? Oh no. It's not "inclusive" enough. Self-esteem rules the day.

Why would I send four of the people I love most; those who I would give my life for and would do nearly anything for...why would I send them into a battle, which could end in massacre? You see, I've been swept up in the liberal agenda. It almost cost me my soul. Were it not for the prayers of family and friends, as well as the love of a woman far more grounded than me, I could very easily have gone past the point of no return. I'm not putting my children in that position. I don't want them having the CHANCE for that to take place. Yeah, I can't control them forever. However, I can build them up, spiritually train them on how to be the kind of men who will be stronger than their father ever was. When they're older, they will be equipped to withstand the seductions of the world.

Some will say, "Well don't you want them to be the light to others in a dark place?". In a word? No. 1 Corinthians 15:33 will back me up. Have you ever noticed how sickness is contagious, but good health is not? Exactly. Again, they are not spiritually equipped for that battle...YET.

So, will I put the kids in school? Probably a private Christian school. Public school? No. If they want to do battle, they can go to any number of colleges here in the States.

Don't believe this is a real issue? Read this article from Ingrid of Slice of Laodicea. Ingrid doesn't provide a warm, fuzzy blog. It's real talk, which is what is needed in these times.