I'm lucky....

I am super tired but, I wanted to get this on paper before I closed my eyes. Today has been another one of those days where I know in my heart that the decision to take my kids out of public schools was the right one.I have nothing against public education or teachers. In fact, I am in awe of what teachers do on a daily basis. I just feel that I had my children. I am raising them and know their strengths and weaknesses more than anyone. Education lately is all about test scores and pressure to perform. Kindergarten starts off right but, then it's all downhill from there. Learning shouldn't have to be something one does by being lectured to. If you want to learn a new skill you will find a way. Much of what I learned in school I did not retain if I had no interest in it. What if you could only learn about all the things that interested you? What if that changed pretty frequently(which, it will and that's ok). Think about how much more you would retain. Think about how exciting each day would be if you had the FREEDOM to learn and learning wasn't something done to you like homework and quizzes? This is the gift I hope to give to my children. This is what I believe "EDUCATION' can be. For this reason I think I am lucky. I think our family is lucky. On that note, I need sleep. The kids and I have a lot to do tomorrow :) I hope I got you thinking a little outside the box.