Homeschoolers Appreciation {day seven} ~by Bleah Briann

Homeschooling...

Homeschooling seems so simple you know? I mean to outsiders its pretty self-explanitory. Homeschooling. You're schooled at home. But its not that simple, or perhaps its just not that simple for me.

When you're homeschooled, and people know, you're stuck in these boxes. If you're homeschooled you probably know this. Either you're percieved as really smart, or really dumb. You're often considered inept, socialy unstable, deprived. People think that when you have to go out into the world you'll break into a million peices and have no chance at normal life.

Other people see it as this amazing opportunity, you get so much freedom, you work at your own pace. Its fool of possiblility.

So honestly its either one extreme or the other.

I've had people think both of these for me and either way its a ton of pressure. You want to prove some wrong and you want to show the others that they're right. But honestly... we're just like everyone else. Haha, yes we are just like everyone else. Except we're not tempted the same ways, exposed to the same things, or run in the same circles. You know what? Yeah we get to wear are PJ's a bit longer, but no we don't stay in them all day. And sure we spend less hours during school, and we don't have as many friends, and we aren't exposed to as many people. But we're just like you public/private schoolers. We go through life with the same hopes and dreams. We wanna get married just like you, we want kids, we want a job, and we want to be successful. As Children we all watched Barney, and as teens we all hate spinich. The only difference is we're alot closer to home. We have alot more time with our families. And we're alot safer.

Honestly, It think its time to take homeschoolers out of the box... don't you?

Thanks Sooo much Eldarwen for this opportunity :) Check me out @ www.blonde4christ.blogspot.com for more about moi!

Homeschoolers Appreciation {day 2}

Today for the homeschoolers appreciation blog party, Eden is guest posting. :)

Hey there! My name is Eden and I'm 16 years old. I'm a homeschool student and soon-to-be homeschool graduate. I'm the eldest child of two, wonderful Christian parents and I have two sisters, Sara (age 13), and Leah (age 11) and a little brother Jude (age 10). Our family lives on a Christian resort in Bermuda along with our two kitties, Onyx & Opal.

I've been homeschooled since I started school at age 4. Actually, I've never been to any public or private school. It's been a joy to be taught by my Mom and I'm looking forward to graduating at the end of this year!


But why did my parents decide to homeschool us anyway? Well, Dad & Mom decided to homeschool us because they believed that was God's will for our family. I'm so happy they've taken the time to give us the education they believe God wants for us. And nearly twelve years later, we're still on this journey called homeschooling. Day after day, we learn valuable life lessons as we help Mom around the home, go out with Dad on business, or help a little sister learn about fractions or multiplication. God has blessed Mom with wonderful teaching skills and she's always weaving spiritual life lessons into our secular classes.


And with home schooling, we enjoy having the flexibility to take a day off for a field trip or will spend the afternoon helping Dad with his architectural business. I personally enjoy being able to work at my own pace --another advantage of home schooling. When I come across a concept in school that's difficult or challenging, I'm able to slow down and think through all the steps carefully without feeling rushed to keep up with other students. And if I'm doing well in another subject, I can accelerate in that area. Of course, we also enjoy having more free time! Our lessons usually end around lunch time so we have the afternoons free to learn homemaking skills, practice our instruments, or read a book!


We use a Christian, Bible-based curriculum, and it's a joy to learn about our world and the Creator who made it. Social Studies would probably be my favorite subject because I love learning about people and cultures; and I find the way people live their lives in other parts of the world intriguing. But if I was allowed to have another favorite, Biology would be a close second. It's fascinating to learn about just how the human body works! Truly we are "fearfully and wonderfully made"! I'm praying about studying to become a nurse after I graduate from homeschool so I can use my love for people and culture as well as my fascination with biology to help others stay healthy.


Homeschooling is about learning at home and being taught by loving parents in an atmosphere that encourages everyone to follow after Christ and "study to show [ourselves] approved unto God" . I'm truly grateful to my parents who have taken the time to homeschool me and carefully guide me through each school year. These years spent under their instruction, guidance and care will be sure to have a lasting impact on my life.
 

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{this photo belongs to Eden} 

My name is Eden and I am sixteen years old.

I'm the eldest child of two wonderful parents and big sister to two sisters (Sara age 13, Leah age 11) and one brother (Jude age 10).

My siblings and I are home schooled and have been all our lives.

My primary goal in life is to glorify my Maker and fulfill His will for my life.

As a stay at home daughter, I enjoy helping my Mom around our home and learning homemaking skills along the way.

My desire is that you will be blessed and encouraged by reading about my life as we all continue to grow in Him.

"I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore." Psalm 86:12

Please visit Eden's lovely blog, Growing In Him. Just click the button over there -->. :)  Thank you for guest posting, Eden!!  I hope everyone else enjoys reading your post just as much as I did. :) 

Be sure to check out Bleah's post of the day!! :)