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To: ppaul

Obviously, you did not read my entire posts. That is one of the reasons that I was called to homeschool. Believe me, there is more to homeschooling than just the basic "R's", if that what your mindset is. I also have to work at social interaction, extracurricular activities at my own expense (because we are not allowed to participate with the public school's in my state, even though we pay for it in our tax dollars).

But I stay strong in my conviction that homeschooling IS NOT for everyone. It is difficult work, and it requires patience, persistence, and a total modification of lifestyle. And I will add from the female perspective it is emotionally draining at times.

Some may not be capable of handling this lifestyle, and as I said, it is a choice a person makes and you cannot falter once you make that decision.

I understand where the Church is headed with this idea, I just don't think every parent can do this form of education. And I don't want to be scrutinized as a result of a Church mandate.



20 posted on 12/03/2004 3:32:37 AM PST by borntobeagle (Christians are not anti-sinners, Christians are anti-sin)
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To: borntobeagle
Southern Baptist do not mandate Christian education on their members, but do everything that is possible to help educate our children. My own children went to a private school on scholarships. My children have used both homeschool and private at great sacrifice so that their children will be able to be a success in this world.

You are right everyone is not suited to homeschool, yet if you send your child to government schools, you are going to have spend almost as much time helping them get the lessons right as you would if you home schooled excluivative.
27 posted on 12/03/2004 3:50:22 AM PST by Coldwater Creek ('We voted like we prayed")
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