To all homeschooling moms…
Respect goes both ways.
I read many blogs written by homeschooling mothers telling people that they
should accept them homeschooling their children and talking about how great it
is for their children and I agree.
But you need to remember respect goes both way.
If you as a homeschooling mom want me to respect you then I better not read
you bashing those of us who send our children to public school. Respect goes
both way.
I better not read (and I have on one blog) that we are condemning our
children to hell and allowing Satan to teach our children by not homeschooling
them. I better not read (and I have) that I am a horrible person for sending my
children to school. I better not read that my children are stupid because I send
them to public school. I better not read that I am not a Christian because I
send my children to public school. Respect goes both way.
I better not read you writing stuff condemning me for sending my children to
public school. I don’t condemn you for homeschooling. Respect goes both
ways.
The public school my children go to is wonderful. It Is are really good
place. It is not a horrible school. Just because I don’t homeschool doesn’t mean
that I care any less for my children then you do because you because you
homeschool.
Respect goes both ways.
Comments (6)
Thanks for your comment Kristen. I am so sorry for your experience. I hope it does it get better, I totally agree, respect must go both ways. I was hesitant to post it. The moms that I know do not have this attitude, I have learned a lot from them in how to extend grace and except that God has a plan for each and every person, it may be different from mine. YOU are doing a great job doing what God has called you and your family to do regarding your ‘educational plan’ for lack of a better term. Again I am sorry mom’s have bashed you for your choices and hope that your experience gets better. : )
Isn’t it amazing how the things we are passionate about can actually wound others rather than bless. Thanks for the reminder to be considerate and respectful. Life isn’t the same for each of us and a “one size fits all” attitude is really unfair.
I for one know you love your kids! Hugs – LeAnn
Thanks for the comments on my page! How did you find my page anyway? (just curious) I can’t take credit for the post…I found it on the internet and thought it was funny. I’m not a homeschooling mom (I don’t have any kids), but I was homeschooled from 7th grade on. Right now I’m actually a public school teacher. =) I agree that respect needs to go both ways. I think the author just got sick and tired of having to constantly defend her personal choices, and/or risk “offending” someone just by mentioning that she homeschools her children. (It’s amazing how many people will ask, “Where do your kids go to school?” and then get offended when you answer that they’re homeschooled.) =)
Amen sister! I have gone back and forth on the Homeschooling issue and I always come back to it’s better that they are in the school environment. Every child is different and you have to as a parent do what is right for each of your children AND yourself. Not everyone is a born homeschooling mom. Believe me I love my children more then life itself BUT I can’t see myself doing homeschooling full time. And as many homeschooling moms feel the need to constantly justify to others “why” they homeschool we also find ourselves defending ourselves on these blogs.
My older son goes to public school this year and the younger one is home with me. For both of them I would like to seek a conservative Christian school BUT the public school he is going to is doing a fine job for now. Every school district is different and each child is so as parents we shouldn’t feel that we need to do what others think we should be doing but what is right for our children and our own well being.
Let us not forget that we have Christian mothers out there who homeschool their children and after years of doing this become suicidal. Some sadly murder their own children. These mothers aren’t bad mothers but it was not the right choice for their family. I think I am a better mother to my children because they go to school. They love it and I think it would be selfish if I kept them home because of my own agenda.
I am a firm supporter for those who choose to homeschool their children and think it’s great. Most importantly I support all mothers for making decisions which are right for themselves and more importantly their children. The best thing you can do as a mother is to teach them the Word of our amazing Lord Jesus!
God Bless you sister!
Christine
Amen while I homeschool, respect does go both ways!!
I just stopped by via the blogring….your blue picture caught my eye…love the layout. But I also want to say that I LOVE this post. I never knew how many people actually homeschooled until I joined Xanga. I tip my hat to them all, but I do not feel called to homeschool my children. And to be honest I struggled about that…not feeling called to do so, once I got on here. I thought to myself, am I less of christian mother because I don’t. But over prayer, and a lot of positive things my first grader has learned and experienced at school, God brought peace to my heart about it. I pray alot about her schooling, trusting God’s hand to be upon her when she hops on that bus every day. Each year He has blessed her with just the “right” teacher for her. I love being a part of the PTA and serving as her room mom. I oversee her homework every night. I know it will not all be roses, afterall we are just getting started in the school system, but when things are tough, I know GOD will guide us and have a lesson to teach us. So thanks for asking for respect for those of us that send our kids to public schools. It’s just very appreciated!