My History-You Can Teach Your Children
I did not graduate from high school. The last grade that I actually attended in full was 6th grade. From grade 7 up I just didn't go to school. I did not go out and get into trouble, I just stayed home. My mother was a single working mom and she had no way to force me to go, so I did not go to school. Now, I wasn't a Christian when this started, but as I grew older I did get saved but I still could not get myself to school. Oh, I went off and on and when I did I always got excellent grades, which was extremely odd because I know I never attended enough classes to actually learn anything.
I ended up taking my GED when I was 18 and passing with very high scores. My scores were in the very highest percentile. Amazing since I never went to the classes required to learn those things. I wanted to pursue higher education, but didn't end up doing it. Honestly I am amazed that I can function in society with the education I have.
Now, I share all of this to make it clear that you can teach your children at home even if you don't have a teacher's certificate, college degree, or even a diploma. I know different states have different requirements, but there is usually some way to do it even if you need someone over you. Do I feel hindered because of my lack of higher education? No, I find it an adventure to relearn everything with my children and to learn all that I missed the first time around. And because most of my knowledge has come from self-teaching I feel that it has shown me that my children can learn whatever they need to with some initiative. I am fairly well read, but I don't read many things that higher education would suggest because they are not wholesome titles. But I have read many classics and fine literature for enjoyment.
If you are considering home schooling your children but think that you couldn't possibly because you just aren't smart enough, don't let that stop you. You can! With the strength of the Lord my children are doing well and LEARNING. And they are learning so much more than academics. They are learning about love and life, serving the Lord and using the knowledge they gain. For subjects that are a mystery you try again to learn it to teach it, or you find the right curriculum or someone else to teach the topic. It really is amazing how some things that didn't click as a girl in school now come naturally. And you have the teacher's manuals.
I hope this bit of my history can encourage someone out there that might be feeling a little discouraged and overwhelmed. With God ALL things are possible!
I ended up taking my GED when I was 18 and passing with very high scores. My scores were in the very highest percentile. Amazing since I never went to the classes required to learn those things. I wanted to pursue higher education, but didn't end up doing it. Honestly I am amazed that I can function in society with the education I have.
Now, I share all of this to make it clear that you can teach your children at home even if you don't have a teacher's certificate, college degree, or even a diploma. I know different states have different requirements, but there is usually some way to do it even if you need someone over you. Do I feel hindered because of my lack of higher education? No, I find it an adventure to relearn everything with my children and to learn all that I missed the first time around. And because most of my knowledge has come from self-teaching I feel that it has shown me that my children can learn whatever they need to with some initiative. I am fairly well read, but I don't read many things that higher education would suggest because they are not wholesome titles. But I have read many classics and fine literature for enjoyment.
If you are considering home schooling your children but think that you couldn't possibly because you just aren't smart enough, don't let that stop you. You can! With the strength of the Lord my children are doing well and LEARNING. And they are learning so much more than academics. They are learning about love and life, serving the Lord and using the knowledge they gain. For subjects that are a mystery you try again to learn it to teach it, or you find the right curriculum or someone else to teach the topic. It really is amazing how some things that didn't click as a girl in school now come naturally. And you have the teacher's manuals.
I hope this bit of my history can encourage someone out there that might be feeling a little discouraged and overwhelmed. With God ALL things are possible!
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