Today is YOUR Debate!
As far as topics on this blog go, I usually “HOG THE BLOG”! As does anyone who has his own blog–that’s really what a blog is–a place for people to write about things that matter to them.
But today, and who knows–maybe this whole week, I thought it would be fun to open the blog and give you an opportunity to debate about what’s on your mind. Generally, our debates and disussions are very mild and kind, and I trust they will continue to be.
But maybe you have a topic that’s bugging you, or a question, or concern or just a comment you want to make to the world…(well OK, my blog isn’t that big, but to between 100 and 300 people a day anyway).
Speak now, or forever hold your peace!
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October 29, 2007 12:03 am
So… who to vote for in the primaries?
My debate (if you want to call it that), is about why so many people value a strict academic education and then squeeze in the practical skills where they can? Why do parents let their children be involved in extra activities (sports or whatever) but their kids can’t build a bird house, change the oil in a car, cook a meal from scratch or sew a garment?
I know a guy with a Masters Degree…as sweet as he can be, he was in his early 20s and had no clue how to use a hammer. That to me is insane!
Even among Christian homeschoolers the majority seem to still be making a god out of education and are lacking in the basic everyday skills needed to make a well rounded adult.
Stepping off my soapbox before I get carried away!
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What I would like to see discussed(as opposed to “debated” I guess) is what do you do when you have come to these convictions once you have older children in the household? My oldest two daughters are 17 and 13 and unfortunately are fairly “worldly” as opposed to my younger children. My oldest has already been accepted to a college two hours away…she is a very talented softball player and will be playing at a D1 level…something she has worked very hard to achieve. While I am very proud and happy of her accomplishments, I wish she was content to remain at home. My DH supports me being at home but wants our daughters to be able to go to college then once they are mothers themselves, stay at home. I believe that is setting them up for some major conflicts down the road. How do you change course midstream when you’ve been encouraging and supporting your child to do something that now you feel isn’t right? And what if your DH doesn’t fully support yuor position? Blessings, Kim
Kelly, I would love to hear your advice for family-focused daughters who aren’t supported by their parents in their dedication to home and training to be wives and homemakers. Especially those who don’t have a father to protect and support them.
I don’t know if this is the place or not but I am really desperate for way s to teach my children basic things about the Bible. I have an 18 mo old and am due in about 4 weeks. I had this training only in Sunday School when I was young and honestly don’t know where to begin with my son.
We read Bible stories and sing songs and also have a Scripture singing video he loves, but where do I go from here?
Whoops, meant to add to it…
What I want to know is why female family members get so upset that my husband and I are having lots of children (and only three as of now!). We don’t give them the cold shoulder because they chose to have only one and have a career instead! That really gets to me. I don’t ever say anything negative to them or anyone else about their choice, but I get eye rolls and anger when announcing a new pregnancy and the silent treatment. It really hurts me.
What I would like to see discussed is Biblical dress for women–in particular women wearing only skirts or dresses. Is it “wrong” for women to wear pants or is it a personal choice based on a desire to combat feminism? Can a Biblical argument be made against women wearing pants or are women who wear only dresses doing as a reaction against the culture?
Laura