mainstream school

[stevehut]

Well...the people in my head tell me that all the time...

And I thought I was the only one...

Steve

[stevehut]

They promote things, like evolution

I learned evolution in school, and now I am able to refute it as a Christian.

Sounds like a wonderful opportunity for evangelism, in my book.

Steve

[Iryssa]

No, I am a product of the public school system.

Proud product of the Los Angeles Unified School District, over here.

Steve

I am a survivor of the public school system.

By the way Iryssa, I have no problem with private Christian schools. I did not mean to give that impression. I just personally prefer the home school alternative. Also, I know it is not the public school's job to teach Christianity. My problem is not what they don't teach, but what they do teach. They promote things, like evolution, and liberal ideals through social studies, that I dissaprove of. It is possible that children with proper parenting can survive the bad influences of the schools, but not all will. I remember one time having someone come into one of my classes to tell us how homosexuality was ok, and just an alternate lifestyle. In the same class, I saw one of them "come out of the closet," as he felt more accepted. I just don't like the agenda the public schools have, outside of simply educating.

I don't have a problem with private Christian schools either, and I didn't imply that you did...There are MANY situations, however where private Christian schools aren't any more of an option than homeschooling.

I made it through the teachings about evolution and sexual activity in the Public school system just fine. What has to happen is that those teachings need to be refuted in the home at the end of the day. This isn't as hard as it sounds, especially for kids who are "impressionable" as you say...they generally trust their parents above all their public school teachers....if they don't, they most likely have problems at home that no amount of homeschooling or private Christian education can solve.

The only agenda a properly governed public school should have is EDUCATION. I don't know about where you are (and that is one of those "situations" I've spoken of that needs to be taken into consideration by the parents...the situation you may be facing is not the same for parents across the board), but where I'm from, public schools still make this their mandate.

[stevehut]

What has to happen is that those teachings need to be refuted in the home at the end of the day.

Yup.

Steve

[Guest Biblicist]

I just want to clear one thing up here: Kids CAN reach their friends for Jesus. I don't give a flying bird whether they do it at a public school, their local rec hockey team, their homeschool play group, or whathaveyou.

I just know that God CAN and DOES speak through the mouths of babes. I have seen it happen. My cousins (between the ages of 7 and 10) have been witnessing in their own precious way to a child of non-Christian parents. He's been asking questions and they've been telling him everything they've been learning in Sunday School and from their parents.

Christian parents who send their kids off to public school aren't just doing it on a whim, or pointing a gun at their heads and saying "God, stop the bullet!" They are still talking to their kids about Jesus, paying attention to their physical, spiritual, and mental health, ACTIVELY parenting them (which is important in ANY schooling situation, homeschool, public, or private school...I've seen just as many homeschool parents as public school parents neglect active parenting when they're not doing school stuff), preparing them for what the outside will throw at them.

Any kid with healthy socialization is going to face the infuence of the outside world. The idea is to PREAPARE and STRENGTHEN them to stand up against it, because unless you go off and live in a small utopian colony (unlikely), they're going to face it at some point, no matter WHAT you do.

It's not the school system's JOB to teach the kids about Christ...it's the duty of their parents and the Christian community around them. That's why I think that public school CAN work for MANY Christian kids. Hey, I did it, and I think I turned out to be a pretty stable person and steady Christian. It is not for ALL situations, though, just like homeschooling is not appropriate (or even possible!) for ALL families in today's world.

And frankly, I think that anyone who says or implies that a Christian parent is failing in their duties by sending their kids to public school is insulting my parents, and I don't take kindly to that. I admire homeschool parents, I really do, because I don't think I could ever manage it (my favourite aunt is a homeschool parent, and I marvel at how she gets it all done)...but there are other situations out there, and those can work too..I know they can, because they have worked in the lives of my brother and me, as well as my cousins and close friends.

[Guest stevej]

I am a 6 day creationist. I love science. I choose to send my child to a private christian school because I am blessed enough to be able to afford it. Some can't. These kids who attend public school need to be prayed for so that they can be protected as they walk among the enemy. Pray for our kids, our future.

Carrie i kinda chopped your post...but i think the heart of your message should be loked at. Regardless of who or what the government chooses is "best" for our children (I am also a 6 day creationist, btw) the point is our children need to be prayed for. The battle is intense for them ad in public schools is beyond belief. Let's keep praying and asking God to work inspite of our "educators and school systems."

[LadyGunivere]

I find nothing wrong with mainstream school. I survived. From the sounds of it tho some of us I remember a few kids that were homeschooled but completely disregarded their parents wishes and were more or less robots to them. I came through the public school system here and I turned out fine. Granted yes I made a few mistakes but who doesn't in a life. God has forgiven me of that. It's really completely up to the parents to decide what is best for the kids. I've seen a 19 yr old holding hands witha 16yr old and think that it was fine and it was the assosicate pastor's son who was the younger. Some things are up to those indiviuals as to what to do with their lives. Kids will get older and free will take hold. Parents can't stop it they can only try and give them the ability to make good rightous Godly decisions. And that is tough speaking from the background that my parents came from and I came from. So I simply agree to disagree with the OP. I respect those that have answered and understand now that I've gotten older how hard it is to not try and screw up a young person's life. I know I'm not ready to have kids and I'm 21. But when I am a little more prepared I understand that no matter what I say or do the older the kids get it is their decision. Sorry to have sidetracked the thread but this is just my opinion and sorry if it sounds like a ranting.

[stevehut]

What is a 6-day creationist?

Steve

[Guest stevej]

What is a 6-day creationist?

Steve

That means God created everything in 6 24 hour days and on the 7th day He rested. The creation portion was done the first 6 days.

[stevehut]

That means God created everything in 6 24 hour days and on the 7th day He rested.

How can a day be defined as 24 hours, before the creation of the sun? And why does it matter?

Steve