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Home | Blog | The False Security of the “Good School” (Expository Parenting)

The False Security of the “Good School” (Expository Parenting)

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Nicki is a staff writer for Expository Parenting Ministries, and a big fan of the book Expository Parenting by Josh Niemi.

What makes a good school? Is it the zip code? Your realtor will tell you so. Is it the size? Parents in small rural areas will enthusiastically say, “Yes!” Is it the teachers who go to church? Is it because they say the Pledge of Allegiance? Is it because it’s private? Is it because the teacher loves her students so much? Please don’t tell me it’s the football team. What is it that really makes a good school?

As a lifelong homeschooler, I am repeatedly told about the good schools in a person’s life. Maybe the teachers are Christians (I’m glad to hear it!), it’s a small town, or they have great test scores.

But are these enough? Are these the only standards that Christian parents settle for in the upbringing of their children?

In scripture, fathers are instructed to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Parents are admonished to teach the scriptures to their children constantly (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). We are all encouraged to get wisdom when we get knowledge (Proverbs 1).

In considering whether our children attend a “good school,” dear parents, we must look deeper.

Click over to Expository Parenting to read the full article.

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I have two very different sons. One has been an extrovert since he could talk. The other has been an introvert for just as long. The thing about home education is that it doesn’t have to happen at home. What it really means is “not public school.” Not stuck in a classroom all day. Not confined to a government calendar. Not a slave to the system. 23 years ago I helped my aunt Kari start a homeschool co-op. At that time, I had one child and she was three years old. If you have a child that struggles to read, read to them. Read aloud every day. That’s the best advice I can give. New year. New house. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: How do I homeschool with babies and toddlers in the mix?? Don’t let people tell you that “you can’t shelter your children.” Yes, you can. And you absolutely should. Mothers have a crucial role to play in society, although their job doesn’t always feel very “crucial.” Wiping baby faces, repeating instructions, settling squabbles, and making food is repetitive and doesn’t always seem important. For 2023, I’ll be preaching the same ol’ message that I can’t stop saying: “education is discipleship,” and “you can do it” homeschooling encouragement. Not gonna make the message easier to swallow when the world is attacking children on a grander scale every day. I’m also not going to tell you that homeschooling is a breeze, but I will keep saying that it’s worth every minute.

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