Is Christian Homeschooling for You

One of the issues that come up in Christian families is where will I send my children to school? It is actually an issue for all families due to concern over other areas of the world scoring higher academically than most of our children.

We consider Christian homeschooling when we want something better for our child. Perhaps we want their life less stressful. Wouldn’t it be nice for your kid to just be a kid? Stress is too often the norm, even beginning as earlier as elementary school.

Christian homeschooling is a good way to share our values with our children. Reinforcing what is important without the competition of children in the mainstream sounds great. My oldest in elementary school is well versed in what electronic game devices her friends have well before her. I’m well versed in many ways to tell her we live a little differently and used and not new items work just fine sometimes.

If you’re thinking about Christian homeschooling it would be good to consider a few things. It will take a sacrifice of time and money. If both parents are currently working, someone will have to leave their job, and lose a salary, to become an unpaid teacher. You will however be rewarded with love.

Supplies and curriculum that were once free are now your responsibility. Additional time to prepare is added to your schedule, outside of the regular student-teacher time. Extra curricular activities for social growth should be incorporated into the Christian homeschooling routine. Interaction with others the same age is important in a child’s social growth.

The benefits of Christian homeschooling include:

- Bonding with your child. You’re home, you’ve made your sacrifices and commitment. Enjoy the time.

- Sharing and growing in faith freely. You can even teach bible study.

- Being available for consistent positive reinforcement.

- Having the ability to recognize your child’s need for moving forward.

- Taking more time as needed on a more difficult task.

Christian homeschooling, like any homeschooling is hard work. If you are uncomfortable and not certain if it is for you, weigh the options available for other Christian schooling. If you can’t find an appropriate Christian school, and your main concern is academics consider another private or charter school. Some charter schools are even online now so that you can get the best of both worlds, Christian homeschooling combined with online schooling. This option may save you some time and money.

Is Christian homeschooling the only option? How much support is there for parents who go this route? Do the pros outweigh the cons?