Brandon has received his second promotion and raise in the last six months. HW is also preparing to buy him a brand new Tesla. The charging station is being installed in his garage. He is knocking the jobs out very early which is making them a lot of money. He is receiving a lot of recognition. Clint and I are very proud of his success.
I shared previously that Hannah completed her high school course. Hannah's high school diploma arrived yesterday evening! That means my 29.5 year long career as a homeschooling mother has ended.
What are the benefits of homeschooling?
Homeschooling, or educating children at home rather than in a traditional school setting, can offer several benefits. Here are a few potential advantages of homeschooling:
Individualized learning: Homeschooling allows parents to tailor their child's education to their individual needs and interests, rather than adhering to a standardized curriculum. This can help children learn at their own pace and in a way that works best for them.
Flexible scheduling: Homeschooling allows for greater flexibility in scheduling, which can be beneficial for families with busy schedules or for children who learn better at certain times of day.
Personalized attention: Homeschooling provides children with more one-on-one attention from their parents or tutors, which can help them better understand and retain information.
Safe learning environment: Homeschooling can offer a safe learning environment free from bullying, violence, or other negative influences that may be present in traditional school settings.
Strong family bonds: Homeschooling can strengthen family bonds and allow for more meaningful interactions between parents and children.
Increased creativity: Homeschooling can offer children more opportunities to explore their creative interests and develop their talents, as they are not limited by the structure of a traditional school curriculum.
It's important to note that homeschooling is not the best fit for every family, and there are potential challenges and drawbacks to consider as well. It's always a good idea to carefully weigh the pros and cons and consult with other homeschooling families or educational professionals before making a decision.
What are the drawbacks of homeschooling?
While homeschooling can have many benefits, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider:
Limited Socialization: Homeschooled students may have limited opportunities to interact with peers and develop social skills.
Limited Resources: Homeschooling parents may not have access to the same resources and materials as traditional schools, such as science labs or specialized equipment.
Limited Exposure: Homeschooled students may have limited exposure to diverse ideas and perspectives, as they are primarily learning from their parents or tutors.
Limited Accountability: Without external evaluations, it can be difficult to determine whether a homeschooled student is meeting academic standards and progressing at the same rate as their peers.
Parental Burnout: Homeschooling can be a full-time job for parents, which can lead to burnout and stress.
It's important to note that these drawbacks can be addressed by effective planning and preparation, and that many families have successfully homeschooled their children.
Well, the word came several days earlier than planned. It has not been announced within the company yet though. (It's OK for me to post it here.)
Amanda passed her Industrial Master Tech exam with flying colors!
She did excellently (98%) on the exam which was graded by 4-5 experts. They said she knocked it out of the ballpark! Not only will she get a big promotion and significant pay raise, but she has also made history within the company!
Within the company, she is the first woman to pass the exam and will be the first female Master Tech.
God gave her the strong mechanical bent, and she is shining brightly for Him as she puts them to use. We are very proud of her and very thankful to the Lord for blessing her with these opportunities.
We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and be surprised when they come home
as Romans.
-Voddie Baucham
I received this today and thought some of you may be interested, so here it is:
Dear Homeschool Parent,
Our students are not growing up in the same world and job market you and I grew up in.
As a young man, if I wanted to learn something new, I had to go to the library, pull the catalog, check out the book, take notes, etc.
Now, our kids have answers at the tap of a button in their pocket.
The world has changed, and the skills needed to learn, work, and live well in that world have also changed.
Employers are not just looking for able students. They’re looking for leaders who know how to ask the right questions and put the answers into action.
I’d like to invite you to get more information about Unbound’s Ascend program. This program helps students like yours learn Christian leadership skills, build strong community, and put their education to work in the real world.
We’re so confident in Ascend’s value for young people that we’ve included a job guarantee you can read here.
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Take the next step in equipping your student for the changing world by getting more information about Ascend today.
 | Jonathan Brush |
"Interesting paradox.
You don't feel qualified to educate your own children so you answer that fear by putting them in the same system that left you feeling unqualified."
-Matt Beaudreau
Amanda was working on a machine that kept going down. She'd get it running and it would work fine for a while and shut down again. The battle between my girl and the machine went back and forth all day. A co-worker stopped her as she went back to make it start again and asked "Don't you EVER give up?!" As she proceeded walking she looked at him and said, "That's the one thing my parents never taught me."