The common definition of home education is "the education of children at home by their parents", but we would likely expand and modify that definition to say:
Christian home education is parent-led, privately-funded, Christ-centered, and a means of family discipleship.
We recognize that there is less regulation in some parts of the country than others, but when we have homeschool freedom, we are able to:
When done with care and concern, homeschooling can be one of the most rewarding parts of parenting. The decision to homeschool is not to be taken lightly. It takes commitment, dedication, and stamina to endure the homeschooling days. There may even be days when you feel like you'd do anything to get them on that yellow school bus, but rest assured, the worst day in a loving environment with you is, in so many ways, considerably better than the best day they could possibly have at school.
The best way to begin your homeschool journey is by contacting your state or provincial organization. Christian homeschool organizations serve families all year long by providing state-specific information, support and encouragement, information on local resources, annual events, and a watchful eye for legal issues.
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Be encouraged about the virtue of home education and a reminder of why we teach our children at home. More...