One of the biggest arguments people use against home-schooling is that the parent is isolating the child. He or she will not be prepared to go out into the world because they have not had training or experience with world "stuff".
We as parents should not be isolating our children but rather we need to insulate them. All the writings thus far are tips that we can use to help US to teach THEM what is right vs. wrong. Good vs. bad. Wise vs. foolish.
It is long, hard and grueling. But it will be worth it when you see your child being able to "cope" and make his way.
Use life and experiences that you encounter during the day to teach ie: The guy showing some road rage, The Lady reaching a high shelf for a little old woman at the grocery store, Being patient at a cross walk, Making soup for the sick person at work, shoveling the walk next door as well as your own, sharing, gossip,meaness, kindess. Use all these things that we step around or through each day to teach your children what is right and wrong, best and not good.
Teaching and preparing them for the inevitable things in life is insulation. Knowing there will always be someone who does not like us. Realizing that life is not fair.
I once heard a teaching on "are you a themometer or a thermostat?" Do you react to what's going on around you or do you set the atmosphere around you.
Hummmm something to think about.
Blessings
Marnie
Keep up the good work!
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