The decision of how to school your child is a very personal one. Many parents feel that the public schools in their area are excellent and gladly send their children there.
Other parents feel that homeschooling is the best option for their family. Whether they object to the material being taught in the public school, feel the quality of the school is inferior, or simply want to be with their children, home schooling is a wonderful blessing for many parents.
If a parent is uncomfortable with the public school, but also lacks the time or the desire to homeschool, Christian schools are another great option.
Here are 5 advantages to sending your children to a Christian school:
1. No objectionable textbook material. If you select a Christian school that matches up with your Biblical convictions, you will not have to worry about your child being taught sex education or evolution in school. Parents will also find that they are able to have a good relationship with the teachers in the school because they have spiritual common ground.
2. More positive peer influences. Though children in Christian schools are still sinners and far from perfect, over all their influence will be more positive than those your children would find in a public school. Christian school is also a great place for your child to make good friends.
3. Bible teaching. Not only will your child not be taught things that are contrary to scripture, they will be taught things that are found in scripture. This spiritual freedom helps a child to grow in his faith as he is allowed to pray, read his Bible and speak about God in school. After all, the Bible was the first textbook used in America!
4. Character training. School is not just about learning the textbook material. In the thousands of hours your child spends in school, he should also be learning values that last. Christian schools offer this much-needed character building.
5. Higher standard of conduct. Generally, Christian schools have strong dress and behavioral standards. This is excellent if you want your child to learn some self-discipline along with his academics.
Though a Christian school is not available or even ideal for every family, there are many advantages if you are seeking a Christ-centered education for your children.
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