[jcmanson]

I don't have the time to sit here and read every post in this thread, but it seems to be there is one group saying christian kids should not go to christian school because they need to "be in the world". Is this correct?

[SumItUp]

That seems to be one viewpoint.

[jcmanson]

Well, every day of my education from pre-k through college, was at a christian school. I never planned on working at a christian organization, and I don't. I haven't had any problems, I've always had interaction with the "world". And certainly you can witness to kids at christian schools. We all know that from our affiliation with LU. I have christian friends who went to public school their whole life (my wife, for one), and I had more temptation than they had.

This argument is really a case by case situation. You can't make sweeping generalizations about private or public or even home schooling education. All has their positives, all have their negatives.

[Purple Haize]

Home Schooling, Public Education and Christian Schools are three different topics. I think all three are viable options. I am just pointing out that IMO that HS is probably the least advantages, especially after elementary school. In fact, I would probably argue TO HS your kids till then b/c they will probably have a better grasp of the "3r's" than most kids.
I DO have tons of HS experience, and I can only tell you what I have seen, and you can only tell me what you have. However, as someone who is a product of a Christian education, married to a product of public education and have a sister who started out homeschooling, and had SEVERAL other reasons to interact with all groups, I still hold my opinion. PG4C you do seem well rounded I have only pointed out the large pit falls in a HS education. They type of "abuse' you are receiving at work is something alot of HS kids can not handle. They either freak out and go completely Elijah on them, or they dive in with both feet and stray FAR from the path. I am just a HUGE fan of exposing ones self to all sorts of lifestyles so that you can sharpen your own believes.
THe BOTTOM LINE in all of this is it is a PARENTS responsibilty. Be it any of these types of education, if the parent is not involved then you are just playing a game of craps with your kid.

[thepostman]

I don't have the time to sit here and read every post in this thread, but it seems to be there is one group saying christian kids should not go to christian school because they need to "be in the world". Is this correct?

this has pretty much turned into a homeschooling vs public school thread...not a whole lot has been said about Christian schools....I would much rather my future kids go to Christian school--if it came to that--then to be homeschooled

[FlameDad]

I am just a HUGE fan of exposing ones self to all sorts of lifestyles so that you can sharpen your own believes

Go ahead and expose yourself to "all sorts of lifestyles" as an adult.
The approach above for children is wrong from a secular and spiritual standpoint.
Do not expose children to all sorts of lifestyles - parents should teach children at appropriate age levels about life.
You are correct about parents being the deciding factor whether the kids are home-schooled, christian schooled, public school or a combination.

[gymrat.chic]

Well said and agreed!

[scuzdriver]

Hey Purple, when you say dive in to all kinds of lifestyles.....what does that mean??? I think you might be taking this exposure issue a tad too far.

[Rocketfan]

Hey Purple, when you say dive in to all kinds of lifestyles.....what does that mean??? I think you might be taking this exposure issue a tad too far.

The guy is a drug dealer....what more do you need to know?

[thepostman]

Hey Purple, when you say dive in to all kinds of lifestyles.....what does that mean??? I think you might be taking this exposure issue a tad too far.

The guy is a drug dealer....what more do you need to know?

I heard a rumor he even pimped a little....dang public schools!!!

[scuzdriver]

pimping would be the least of my concerns.

[Fumblerooskies]

Home Schooling, Public Education and Christian Schools are three different topics. I think all three are viable options. I am just pointing out that IMO that HS is probably the least advantages, especially after elementary school. In fact, I would probably argue TO HS your kids till then b/c they will probably have a better grasp of the "3r's" than most kids.
I DO have tons of HS experience, and I can only tell you what I have seen, and you can only tell me what you have. However, as someone who is a product of a Christian education, married to a product of public education and have a sister who started out homeschooling, and had SEVERAL other reasons to interact with all groups, I still hold my opinion. PG4C you do seem well rounded I have only pointed out the large pit falls in a HS education. They type of "abuse' you are receiving at work is something alot of HS kids can not handle. They either freak out and go completely Elijah on them, or they dive in with both feet and stray FAR from the path. I am just a HUGE fan of exposing ones self to all sorts of lifestyles so that you can sharpen your own believes.
THe BOTTOM LINE in all of this is it is a PARENTS responsibilty. Be it any of these types of education, if the parent is not involved then you are just playing a game of craps with your kid.

Great stuff, Barney.

[ATrain]

Would anyone on here ever consider sending their kids to military school?

[Cider Jim]

ATrain, no kids here, but I would have loved going to a military school.

[Fumblerooskies]

Would anyone on here ever consider sending their kids to military school?

Yeah...about 4-5 times a week.

[BJWilliams]

Would anyone on here ever consider sending their kids to military school?

I spent a year at military school...many parents see it as kind of a last resort because the kids are basically out of control. I have heard some really interesting stories of stuff that happens on barracks. Really it takes quite a person to want to be in military school, but if you go in with the right attitude, and you know what your expectations are, you'll do well. I finished on the dean's list honor roll three times in my year there and got promoted twice and even near the end of the year got to be the company guide. There aren't girls at the school I went to this year (the last of the girls graduated this past June) but really they carry themselves very well to be around a bunch of guys, many of whom are away from girlfriends 9 months out of the year.

[Purple Haize]

I only expose my self on weekends and business trips, but I do wear a fadora and a tan rain/trench coat.
As for exposing people to different lifestyles and choices why is that wrong? As a parent, don't you say see this is what we believe and why this is what they believe and why. What is wrong with that? Maybe I am just a big fan of 'different is different not necessarily wrong". Sure there are some "wrongs' and exposing people to them to understand WHY they are wrong and HOW they decided to live that way can be nothing but POSITIVE! IMO

Now, off to the coat sale at Burlington!

And remember you can't be a pimp if you are a ho!

[Sqirral]

I often lurk and rarely post, but this is one subject I have some thoughts on, so if I may, I would like to go back to the OP's question....although I am sorry I have never sent my children to any of the school mentioned. I haven't lived in the 'burg for 10 years, but did do my student teaching there in PS and still have friends there that send their kids to various schools. So, I have kept up some on some of them.

First off:

Preschool through Grad School - completely Christian School trained

Public School Teacher - 8 years.

Where will my children go? Not sure yet.


Let me say this...having experienced both I'm not sure where my child will go or even if home schooling is an option. We are in one of the top 5 school districts in the state and we moved here in case public school is the best choice for our son when the time comes. I was never keen on home schooling until my son was about 3 days old and I realized some day he was going to have to get on a school bus.

I think that each child must be looked at to see where they would thrive the best. Their personality MUST be taken into account. Will they flourish in a salt and light situation or do they need more structure and the security of a Christian School education? There is not a one size fits all in this decision, just as there is not one kind of child/temperment.

For the OP if you would like to read a little more about Classical Education, I highly recommend "The Well Trained Mind." This is a pro-home schooling book but based on the Classical Education system. I sat down in Barnes and Noble one night and read the first few chapters and prompted me to find out more about CE. My question to you is, "what kind of child do you want to help produce?" If you want a thinker than CE is the way for you to go. I personally believe that your child will be much more "round" in this type of environment. Intellectually speaking.

My thoughts on most Traditional Christian Schools (and I have every right to say this as that is where 100% of my education comes from) is that they do not promote reasoning and higher levels of thought. A Becka is the worst at this -it's general philosophy is here learn and memorize this.

We were counseled by a family friend who has had two children and taught us that each is different. The oldest went to public then Christian and realized that she could be a strong leader in the PS setting. Finished her last two years at PS HS and has been a tremendous student and witness.

Their younger son on the other hand has always been a good PS student. But, then he wants to become a fighter pilot in the Military so last year they sent him as a freshmen to one of the Military Schools down 29 somewhere...I forget which one. He is home this year to spend the last year with his sister and then will go back and probably eventually end up at VMI. Just another point in my "there in no one size fits all" category. Each child must be individually looked at.

One last point - 3 cousins, all home schooled, unbelievably social. Would knock off some of your socks! Another friend of the family - big mistake! It just depends on the kid!! (Sorry I know I got OT but wanted to make my point).