Comments on: Is Education a Race? http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/12/17/is-education-a-race/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:22:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Amber @ Classic Housewife http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/12/17/is-education-a-race/comment-page-1/#comment-4669 Amber @ Classic Housewife Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:55:15 +0000 http://lifenurturingeducation.com/?p=1761#comment-4669 I struggle with feeling behind a lot.. not so much with "behind public school" or any kind of level comparison like that. But yes, behind where I want to be, behind where we should be if we got everything done every day. It's a result of our lack of adequate time management and diligence. Now, I DO need to be more diligent and manage our time better, there's no arguing that. But I suppose you're right about letting go of the "behind" part. That just adds stress to my mindset when I think about it. Instead I could just focus on "today." and "what we need to get done today." and what gets done gets done and that's okay as long as we really did work hard at it and not slack off and be lazy. I struggle with feeling behind a lot.. not so much with “behind public school” or any kind of level comparison like that. But yes, behind where I want to be, behind where we should be if we got everything done every day. It’s a result of our lack of adequate time management and diligence. Now, I DO need to be more diligent and manage our time better, there’s no arguing that. But I suppose you’re right about letting go of the “behind” part. That just adds stress to my mindset when I think about it. Instead I could just focus on “today.” and “what we need to get done today.” and what gets done gets done and that’s okay as long as we really did work hard at it and not slack off and be lazy.

]]> By: Samantha http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/12/17/is-education-a-race/comment-page-1/#comment-3965 Samantha Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:41:13 +0000 http://lifenurturingeducation.com/?p=1761#comment-3965 I linked to your article from Homeschool Classroom. Wow, what a profound article. In our homeschool, I have one child who is "ahead" one who is "behind" and one that is "on track." While I try to give my "ahead" student challenging assignments, and work with my "behind" student to help him achieve mastery before moving on, I am often frustrated by the "educating as a race to finish, grade-level mentality." My middle son has always just needed more time and my oldest has always been readier earlier for more challenges. But, my middle son has a multitude of gifts, not the least of which is a great artistic talent. Anyway, I've always felt so incredibly blessed that I am able to homeschool my kids and try to meet them where they are. Your post reminded me of that! Samantha I linked to your article from Homeschool Classroom. Wow, what a profound article. In our homeschool, I have one child who is “ahead” one who is “behind” and one that is “on track.” While I try to give my “ahead” student challenging assignments, and work with my “behind” student to help him achieve mastery before moving on, I am often frustrated by the “educating as a race to finish, grade-level mentality.” My middle son has always just needed more time and my oldest has always been readier earlier for more challenges. But, my middle son has a multitude of gifts, not the least of which is a great artistic talent. Anyway, I’ve always felt so incredibly blessed that I am able to homeschool my kids and try to meet them where they are. Your post reminded me of that!
Samantha

]]> By: Leanne Gilchrist http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/12/17/is-education-a-race/comment-page-1/#comment-3751 Leanne Gilchrist Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:45:10 +0000 http://lifenurturingeducation.com/?p=1761#comment-3751 I'm so glad I clicked on the link to your blog on Facebook!! I'm refreshed and almost teary-eyed at the truths I've learned just from reading a couple of your articles and blog posts! I have a new and clearer perspective this morning as I wait for my children to get up and, as a result of good and Godly words from you, a new joy floods my soul at the realization that I GET TO bring up these children in the strength and admonition of the Lord, and I GET TO oversee this thing called teaching! Thank you for trying to use your gift for words to minister to others and to try and show others new ways!!! God bless you today, and I'm bookmarking your blog! I’m so glad I clicked on the link to your blog on Facebook!!

I’m refreshed and almost teary-eyed at the truths I’ve learned just from reading a couple of your articles and blog posts! I have a new and clearer perspective this morning as I wait for my children to get up and, as a result of good and Godly words from you, a new joy floods my soul at the realization that I GET TO bring up these children in the strength and admonition of the Lord, and I GET TO oversee this thing called teaching! Thank you for trying to use your gift for words to minister to others and to try and show others new ways!!! God bless you today, and I’m bookmarking your blog!

]]> By: Jen http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/12/17/is-education-a-race/comment-page-1/#comment-3734 Jen Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:51:13 +0000 http://lifenurturingeducation.com/?p=1761#comment-3734 I needed this!! I have been loosing the "desire" to homeschool. It's hard to put into words for me. I guess its because of all of the "help" people try to give me. We have 2 daughters who have learning disabilities. Our son learns very well (and is the youngest)but holds himself back so he doesn't make his sisters feel bad, therefore everyone tells me he is behind. We have taken much of the month of December and spent at the library reading books and doing activities. I have been filled with so much guilt for "not doing school". BUT until I read your post. Thanks again for making me see that it is not a race but a journey. Merry Christmas!! I needed this!! I have been loosing the “desire” to homeschool. It’s hard to put into words for me. I guess its because of all of the “help” people try to give me. We have 2 daughters who have learning disabilities. Our son learns very well (and is the youngest)but holds himself back so he doesn’t make his sisters feel bad, therefore everyone tells me he is behind. We have taken much of the month of December and spent at the library reading books and doing activities. I have been filled with so much guilt for “not doing school”. BUT until I read your post. Thanks again for making me see that it is not a race but a journey.

Merry Christmas!!

]]> By: Jennifer in OR http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/12/17/is-education-a-race/comment-page-1/#comment-3733 Jennifer in OR Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:19:35 +0000 http://lifenurturingeducation.com/?p=1761#comment-3733 Great reflections. I'd rather think of it as not a race but a journey. Merry Christmas! Great reflections. I’d rather think of it as not a race but a journey.

Merry Christmas!

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