When Does Homeschooling Stop?
As a father of eight children one would wonder, “When does homeschooling stop?” Well, I’ve come to observe that it doesn’t! Don’t be afraid that this might be the case. Proverbs 22:6 speaks about teaching while they are young so when they are old, they will keep their faith and values. What happens when the grandchildren come home to roost? Recently, our eldest daughter has started a second job to make ends meet. She has three children and one of school age. She doesn’t make enough to use a daycare center. My loving wife, has taken them into our home and helps teach the one school age granddaughter.
Why would a mother of eight take on more responsibility? It is because she knows the value of a stable home setting. She also knows the importance of teaching values near and dear to Christians - morality, faith in God, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She has an opportunity to share these values. Also, the grand children see stability, feel loved, and have some sense of normalcy in a single parent family.
Sure it is difficult, but what is the right thing to do? I thank God that he has given us the resources to help our daughter. I thank God that my wife is an loving example of Christ’s Kingdom.
So… you tell me when homeschooling stops. I haven’t found the end yet.
December 24th, 2005 at 1:02 am
I think that all types of teaching is much like farmwork. It’ll take all you can give it… and then some more. The trick is finding the balance between the personal life and the teaching life.