We started homeschooling in September 2004.
Why I started homeschooling: We had never given much thought to homeschooling but I had finally had it with the local school. As everyone knows Hanna's independence is VERY important to us and to Hanna. Amongst other things, they even found a way to justify pushing Hanna in her electric chair while all the other children walked independently. I had warned them about this in the past but they were determined to do it their way! I just couldn't watch my child be held back in that way. To keep her from doing something she does so well? To prevent her from driving her own wheelchair??? To me that says "Honey, we don't trust you. We don't have confidence in you, we don't believe in you, you are not good enough, you just can't do it. Let me do it for you." Does that do anything for self esteem????? Does that help her in any way???? Absolutely not!! On the withdrawal form I listed my reason for withdrawal "To provide a more positive and encouraging atmosphere".
I was very angry for a long time about it and things are still coming up that we are having to deal with related to our public school experience. But I can see now that is was all part of God's plan. He could see the big picture while I couldn't. It's funny to think back to the time period when all this took place. I had been praying for God to finish revealing his purpose for me. I knew motherhood was my calling but I knew there was something else God wanted me to do. I continued to pray and beg God to show me what he wanted me to do. Then all this happened with the school. I was so upset. Homeschooling was not what I had in mind! It was something I had never considered, yet I felt I had no option. Once I started I realized this was something that God was calling me to do and I found complete peace and fulfillment in teaching my child. I knew this was God's design for our family and for me. It truly was a blessing in disguise! God is so awesome!
Reasons why we homeschool:
*To help build an army for the Lord
*To be the most influential people in our children's lives so that they turn to their parents instead of their peers.
*To emphasize the importance of family and working together
*To give my children the opportunity to grow and learn in their own way so that they will retain the knowledge.
*To provide my children with experiences and learning environments that can not be provided by an institution.
*To make sure that the right things are instilled in them so that they are confident, caring, knowledgeable, and prepared adults.
*To build them up without the negative influence of destructive criticism.
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