Hello Readers,
As a new parent, I was fascinated with school. Sending my child off to get a well rounded education. Putting my faith in the public school system to look after my child, feed my child, and provide security and compassion in the field as they encouraged my child to do their best, learn the way each subject is taught, and cram, cram, cram for those end of the year, standardized tests which ultimately decide if the school will get additional funds. And then I asked myself, 'why'? Why am I sending MY flesh and blood to someone else. Am I not fully responsible for this child. Is it not up to me to ensure they receive the best education they can, at the level of learning they are capable of, with the best care, compassion, encouragement and security a person such as a parent can provide? Why have I felt pressed to send my child to school when myself, along with my husband, are very capable and very willing to take on the role of parent/caregiver/guardian/provider/educator. We do it already, right? Teaching right from wrong, manners, respect, loyalty, morals, ethics, values... We just go about it a different way. And we are paid in hugs and kisses, not with a direct deposit.
So we venture into a new realm of life. One filled with who knows what -- and we accept it with open arms, an open mind and an open heart. If our children are the future, I want them to be prepared to the best of their ability. Not another name, another face, another victim of the public school system's nonchalant approach to raising up well educated, productive members of society gone wrong.
I'm raising the next president, beauty queen, pro athlete, doctor, nurse, judge, pilot... Who knows? But I am very certain of this: I am happy to be their teacher. What's my name? Mom!
Adios!
Look for additional posts closer to August -- and be sure to watch for posts by "One of the Kids", who will tell you what homeschool is like from their perspective!
