In Germany, homeschooling is illegal. Families can be fined or even sent to prison. Read the story of these brave families, as they fight for their rights, and their children's. And please remember them in your prayers.
German homeschoolers fight for asylum in US - Al Jazeera English
Oppose the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons- HSLDA
A proposed U.N. Treaty threatens the authority of parents of special needs children. If approved, the government, not the parents, would be able to decide what is best for our children.
Right now, if parents disagree with the government, they can refuse to comply. If the Treaty is signed, parents wouldn't have a choice.
The article contains more information, and what parents can do to oppose it.
My daughter is a special, strong-willed teen. I seem to pick teeth when it comes to just asking her to do something. But I've found it's also because she's so gifted. She's a right-brainer. She's always finding the need to create something.
So, each moment is a "homeschool lesson" for her. I wanted to get her motivated about exercising & taking care of herself more, so, I let her choose what activities she finds most interesting & engaging. Right now, I've been working out with her; playing Dance Central 3 for Xbox Kinnect. (The game is so much fun & there's all kinds of things that keep her interested & engaged). She absolutely loves it & she's staying healthy. (I also love the challenges because, they teach her how to set goals). And she earns rewards on the game, so they make her feel really accomplished).
Now, how do I get her motivated about personal hygiene? It's always a fight to get her to the shower. So, I turned it into a game. After exercising together, I go to my shower & she goes to hers. I set our mark, & then each of us has to run to gather our belongings, hop in the shower, then race to get dressed. We do this to see who finishes first. Then, she's usually hungry, so, I reward her with her favorite food.
You may be going through something similar. If you have any ideas on how to motivate your children, please feel free to share your comments. I hope my idea was a good example on how to motivate your children. Feel free to try it out. It can be used to get them to complete whatever you want them to. I feel I'm connecting with my child & that's what they really want.
Students in 5 states to see an increase in class time | Fox News
In a Fox News Report, schools in 5 states, of the United States of America, have proposed adding more classroom time for students. It is said that this will boost learning. Do you think this a good idea?
Why or why not?
Watch "Messy Mondays: Seven Lies about Homeschoolers" on YouTube
This is just too funny. Had to share.
More States Freed From No Child Left Behind Law - ABC News
President Obama has given 2 more states liberty to waive the requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Law", signed into law by former President George W. Bush, 10 years ago.
Read the full story above. Feel free to post your views below.
I remember growing up in the Church. My mother took me religiously. And she prayed for me daily & taught me the Word of
G-d each & every day, at home. My mother was planting the seeds necessary for G-d Himself, to grow.
Now I have my own children, and I'm in my mother's shoes. I know that salvation is promised to anyone; anyone who believes that G-d loved them so much, that He gave His Son the punishment they deserved; and forgave them for the wrong committed against Him (John 3:16)
I didn't always do the right thing growing up, but my mother never gave up on me. She kept praying for me and loving me. I guess it must have driven her crazy having to wait so long to see the results; but her prayers were answered. I have accepted Y'shua/Jesus into my heart & life. And now I am saved, by His Grace.
I am still praying the same prayers my mother prayed for me, for my children. And I'm seeing the work of the L-rd, as He moves to answer them. It will always take a willingfulness of heart from your children, but it is always the will of G-d for your children to be saved.
Keep praying for your children's salvation...G-d always answers prayer that's His will.
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| Owen Sims (left), Garrett Ramskill, Dallas Sims, Christopher McNally, Michael Prather and Trevor Pollick formed the second homeschool JROTC program in the nation. Photo courtesy of Susan Sims |
One thing I love about homeschooling is the flexibility it offers. Whenever you place your child in an institution; public or private, you are bound by their schedule. We need flexibility because we celebrate Biblical Feast Days, where as the public schools, and even most private schools celebrate secular holidays. We also have appointments and other obligations. I can make the school calendar around the Biblical Holidays and other obligations. 
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| The account from the Book of Samuel | ||
| 1Sa 3:7 | Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. | |
| 1Sa 3:8 | And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here [am] I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child. | |
| 1Sa 3:9 | Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. | |
| 1Sa 3:10 | And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. | |
| 1Sa 3:11 | And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. | |
| 1Sa 3:12 | In that day I will perform against Eli all [things] which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. | |
| 1Sa 3:13 | For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. | |
| 1Sa 3:14 | And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. | |
| 1Sa 3:15 | And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision. | |
| 1Sa 3:16 | Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here [am] I. | |
| 1Sa 3:17 | And he said, What [is] the thing that [the LORD] hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide [it] not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide [any] thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. | |
| 1Sa 3:18 | And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It [is] the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. |
| Eph 6:4 | And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. |
| Exd 20:5 | Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me; |
