It sounded like a good idea - encourage the children to write an essay about homeschooling for a contest. What better reason is there to dive into writing than a cash prize?
Well, that's my reasoning. My kids, however, aren't as eager. I suppose that has a bit to do with the theme of the writing contest: "Advice for Homeschooling Moms from the Experts, the Kids!"
Yup. I'm asking my kids to write about the things that I do that they like in regards to homeschooling. As I thought about it, what do they have to write about? I'm not being hard on myself or searching for a compliment here, but it's an honest question that deserves an even more honest look at the answers. And not just in terms of homeschooling, but in all aspects of life.
* What do I do in homeschooling that inspires my children?
* As a wife, how do I inspire my husband?
* As a daughter, how do I please my parents? Are they happy with the choices I've made? Does their happiness in my life really matter?
* When people think of me, do they smile, roll their eyes, or cringe? (I suppose that depending on the person, thinking of me can elicit all those response - just being honest.)
* In my career, how do I bring others up?
* How am I an example of God's love in any given situation?
I have no idea what my children will write about. Perhaps I'll post it for you to read. But this has given me pause to think of what I would write about...
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