Our family is about to go through a huge transition. Currently, I have a daughter in Kindergarten in public school, a daughter in preschool at a church location and a son who is two years old and not old enough for preschool yet. I have the great privilege of being a stay at home mom/daycare provider at my home. Although I adore the little boys that I care for that are not my own, my husband and I have decided that for the 2012-2013 school year, I will begin homeschooling my eldest daughter, while the two younger children will still attend preschool until they are of age for Kindergarten. Then it is our hope that I will be able to home school all three of the children.
This has not been an easy decision, but there are several reasons we have made this choice for our family. Let me just say, that we are not against public school, as that option is the best option for some families; however, we believe that it is not right for our children at this time in their lives.
The most important reasons for our choice, are first, that we feel our children need to grow up being bathed in scripture and in knowledge of God and His word, and we feel that this option will allow them to learn about God and his love in every aspect of their education. I also feel that the quality of education they receive will be much better being at home and getting a 1:1 attention and care.
This decision has not been easy, and there are many times that I have gone over this in my head about what the best decision really is and I have worried that the decisions that my husband and I make for the kids will be the best and not cause harm or pain in the future. At this point, my husband and I both feel like this is what we need to do for our family and I do have peace about this decision even amongst the fear, and uncertainty. I know that God will show us the path and guide us and our children through this process. That is my prayer and my comfort.
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