I rarely have “writer’s block”. However, abortion as I approached the deadline for this month’s article I was still drawing a big old blank. I halfheartedly asked my girls what they thought I should write about. They had quite a list, viagra 60mg and here are a few of their topics.
- Write about Daddy taking us hiking in the woods.
- Write about Daddy building us a doll house and letting us help.
- Write about Daddy taking us to ballet on Saturday.
Do you see a definite theme in their ideas? They are Daddy’s girls all the way, nurse and he eats it up. Their train of thought sent me off on my own little train ride, both revolving around the topic of “Daddy.”
Now before I start, let me say that I know there are a lot of single, homeschooling moms out there. I applaud you with all that I have in me for your commitment to your children. You are pulling triple duty as mom, dad, educator and so many other hats simultaneously. I wish I could give you a hug, or a day at a spa or some other show of appreciation for you. (Translation, this post is not in any way meant to be hurtful to those of you who no longer has a husband/father in the home.)
Dads In The Homeschool
Dads are such vital parts of a child’s life. They often are the financial provider, disciplinarian and the one who teaches kids about sports, ahem. Children need their father’s to be involved in their lives, and in their education process. We homeschooling moms have the gift of time with our children each day. Don’t rob your husband of that same gift.
Make time for field trips when your husband can go along. Take the time to explain to him who “Susie, or Robbie or Child-X” is. Dads may not get to meet the same people that you and the kids do in your homeschool travels, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t interested. Don’t allow you and the kids to be a club that has dad sitting on the sidelines wishing he could join in. You’re doing him a great dishonor, and the family a great disservice.
Just like your homeschool looks different than mine, your incorporating your husband will look different too. Perhaps Dad can meet your for lunch at the co-op meeting? Maybe Dad can go over spelling words and multiplications facts and Bible verses after dinner each night? Perhaps Dad can dissect frogs in the garage on Saturdays while you hide in the kitchen wretching at the thought? Sign me up for that one!
Your husband can be an invaluable asset in your homeschooling. Nobody else knows you or the children like he does. Ask for his input. Be willing to listen when he says “Hey, I think this area needs to change”.
Teach your children to honor their father, by sharing their lives with him.
How do you include dad in your homeschool?
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