tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post2870032575007588556..comments2024-03-28T08:30:50.689-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: Why I DON'T Want My Kids to be HappyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-3092674986594268812014-03-26T13:23:50.847-07:002014-03-26T13:23:50.847-07:00great post:)great post:)Meaganhttp://ruinredemptionregeneration.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-41617274832618458492014-03-01T19:33:08.430-08:002014-03-01T19:33:08.430-08:00Wonderfully spoken. I, too, think that some of my...Wonderfully spoken. I, too, think that some of my greatest life lessons growing up came from learning to hear "no" and having to pick myself up when I experienced a "fall."Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-92075160507971936862014-02-28T20:25:51.335-08:002014-02-28T20:25:51.335-08:00Love this post!!! Totally agree. I want my kids ...Love this post!!! Totally agree. I want my kids to enjoy learning but I do not want them to be entitled, spoiled children who cannot handle when life throws them a curve ball or they don't get what they want. I know too many adults who will go through anything to get what they want convincing themselves what they are choosing is moral. I also know so many parents who go through unbelievable lengths to give their children more than they had or whatever they want. This is dangerous. Some of the most valuable lessons I learned as a child were from not getting what I wanted and learning to handle it with grace. I hope I am doing that for my kids too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-16507216278194842522014-02-26T19:53:28.634-08:002014-02-26T19:53:28.634-08:00I'm so glad I'm not alone in my thoughts.I'm so glad I'm not alone in my thoughts. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-62261001543915503142014-02-26T19:52:56.081-08:002014-02-26T19:52:56.081-08:00Yes. A BIG difference. Joy is definitely counter...Yes. A BIG difference. Joy is definitely counter-cultural. <br /><br />I love that picture too. My littlest one wanted to be a part of the action one day and without being asked, his older brother lifted him up onto his chair, handed him a pencil and paper, and got right back to his school work. They sat there for so long just doing "school" side-by-side. It was one of those moments when I wished I could just stop time.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-28075360762549013342014-02-26T19:50:32.159-08:002014-02-26T19:50:32.159-08:00Yes, I have studied "happy" in Scripture...Yes, I have studied "happy" in Scripture and it certainly is not the same definition that we would use for it in the 21st century. Thank you for pointing this out.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-2014771610680110772014-02-26T13:05:32.697-08:002014-02-26T13:05:32.697-08:00Perfectly said, thank youPerfectly said, thank youEmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910371746336686970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-16867969482174919522014-02-26T13:00:04.229-08:002014-02-26T13:00:04.229-08:00Oh, forgot to say- I absolutely adore the photo of...Oh, forgot to say- I absolutely adore the photo of the little guy doing 'school' with big brother!KarenTrinahttp://www.karentrina.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-43984557808916332282014-02-26T12:58:13.625-08:002014-02-26T12:58:13.625-08:00Very true- a big difference between happiness and ...Very true- a big difference between happiness and joy.It is a 'me' world and we should be teaching our children that it is not all about them. That is very rare these days. I am almost on the other side of homeschooling; my children would probably say I was not most concerned with their happiness. LOLKarenTrinahttp://www.karentrina.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-22984288357982133982014-02-25T15:25:59.750-08:002014-02-25T15:25:59.750-08:00YES! I love that you wrote this and put it out the...YES! I love that you wrote this and put it out there for the world to see.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524820435515551056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-75739330135177344582014-02-25T12:30:55.261-08:002014-02-25T12:30:55.261-08:00When I try to communicate this idea they look at ...When I try to communicate this idea they look at me like I have two heads, lol but you said it very clearly and just right. Even the usage of the word "happy" in the Bible would have been better translated as "blessed" when you look at the original Hebrew and Greek wordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-69942079479464944692014-02-25T11:55:27.772-08:002014-02-25T11:55:27.772-08:00I've always loved that little Sunday School so...I've always loved that little Sunday School song, Jesus and Others and You. Thanks for reminding it to me. I've got to remember to teach that one to my kids.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-33343264343757283762014-02-25T11:54:29.828-08:002014-02-25T11:54:29.828-08:00How encouraging of you to take the time to say. R...How encouraging of you to take the time to say. Radical parenting is really what this world needs...parents who don't except the advice of the world. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-43663226894352379052014-02-25T11:52:26.559-08:002014-02-25T11:52:26.559-08:00And yes! You are completely correct. Balance. T...And yes! You are completely correct. Balance. That's the key. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-66830747431686689412014-02-25T11:51:51.733-08:002014-02-25T11:51:51.733-08:00Yes, I think that there were definitely points wor...Yes, I think that there were definitely points worth taking away. And to be clear, I think his surface point of wanting to choose a different path...to go against the status quo because the status quo is just not a great path...is spot on. I just think his underlying message stems from an "all about me"/"whatever makes me happy" ideology that is in direct opposition to how I want to raise my kids. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-12817503290063177372014-02-25T11:49:29.778-08:002014-02-25T11:49:29.778-08:00Glad to know that a momma on the other end of the ...Glad to know that a momma on the other end of the journey agrees. That is great affirmation!Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-15090811361305729152014-02-25T10:37:05.869-08:002014-02-25T10:37:05.869-08:00Well said Jamie! I saw a chalk art printable on p...Well said Jamie! I saw a chalk art printable on pinterest about JOY it said J- Jesus, O- Others, Y- You. It's our duty as parents, homeschoolers or not to train up our children in the ways of the Lord. Keep up the great post! :)Jenny K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-72134757238994179632014-02-25T10:08:48.102-08:002014-02-25T10:08:48.102-08:00Jamie, I agree whole heartedly!! This is one of th...Jamie, I agree whole heartedly!! This is one of those posts that I want to keep and read over again when I wonder why I need to be so "radical" in raising my kids. I've been following you for a few months now and am thoroughly blessed by your wisdom and honesty. Thank you!<br /><br />Joanna<br />Our Father's Heartbeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110136054931072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-38663909071568808092014-02-25T07:53:19.345-08:002014-02-25T07:53:19.345-08:00I really liked the tedx video. I felt like their w...I really liked the tedx video. I felt like their were things that I could take from it like following my child's interest (but to a reasonable degree). On the other hand I totally agree with you. Also, I know you do some child directed learning and I think you are a great example of how to do this in a balanced way!sarahcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349560407603246998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-11774176461132612522014-02-25T07:30:58.893-08:002014-02-25T07:30:58.893-08:00I completely agree.
I completely agree.<br />Charitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-54764236126638567922014-02-25T06:40:17.060-08:002014-02-25T06:40:17.060-08:00WOW! You are right on with this very wonderful pos...WOW! You are right on with this very wonderful post! My children have all graduated homeschooling, and I would have to agree with you on all your points; very well said. My reason for homeschooling was always to "raise them up in the training and admonition of the Lord." Great job Jamie!<br /><br />Always Experiencing Him,<br />JodyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759319563423783758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-34100052290851530432014-02-25T04:32:20.046-08:002014-02-25T04:32:20.046-08:00I agree with you 100%! Thank you for sharing your...I agree with you 100%! Thank you for sharing your insights!TN Quiltbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956658569016339616noreply@blogger.com