Christian Home Educators in the UK have their own set of challenges (besides the many blessings!). At this point in time we are a growing minority and as others begin to consider what we do, it is important to be able to give biblical responses to the many strawmen arguments, as well as to encourage one another in the particular course we are taking. I hope these articles will be a blessing to you.
Dealing With Sin in Our Children by Arthur Hildersham
Some time ago I stumbled across the writings of the Puritans and for several years their work formed the staple of my reading. Centuries after
‘The Well-Trained Mind’ by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise
A Priority Read The home educating life is the bookworm’s paradise and if you are interested in classical education, then ‘The Well-Trained Mind’ is a
Large Family Home Educating
It is tricky to define a ‘large family’ precisely. However, for most of us our family starts to feel a tad on the biggish side
Home Educating When the Walk is Lonely
A common cry from Christian home educators up and down the country is that they are do not know any other like-minded families in their
Making Idols
On the one hand, it would be so much easier if there were an exact formula for ensuring the salvation of our children. On the
‘Slow to Anger’
There is a charming note of honesty amongst parents. Pretty much everybody admits to responding to their children in anger from time to time. Children
Home Education Will Not Convert Our Children
One of the biggest mistakes a home educator can make is to believe that home education converts our children. This line of thought leads to
Hesitancy and the Home Educator
I think that home education is an all or nothing activity. We are either 100% in or we are out. There is not much room
Not Passive: How to Home Educate With Intention
We are raising our children in Babylon. The UK in 2022 is not David’s kingdom, Solomon’s Kingdom or even Rehoboam’s Divided Kingdom. Believers are living
There is Nothing Wishy-Washy About Christian Education
There is nothing wishy-washy about Christian Home Education. I think we can all be guilty of stereotyping a group of people who go against the
Knowledge is(n’t) Neutral
I wonder how often people assume that Christian home educators are teaching a host of neutral facts in a hiding place (our homes). After all,
Kicking Off Our Day: The Centrality of Family Worship
If the phrase ‘family worship’ sounds odd, then this may be because whilst the church practiced family worship for 2000 years, ours is the generation
Deliberately Teaching a Biblical Worldview (It Won’t Happen by Accident)
When we started home educating, I had not quite banked on all the added bonuses. I did not realise quite how much fun I would
Catechising the Kids
Dad: ‘Who made you?’ Three-year old: ‘God made me’ Dad: ‘What else did God make?’ Three-year old: ‘God made all things’ Dad: ‘Why did God
Home Education and Responding to the Curious
Several years ago, I came across rather an aggressive post on Facebook that has stayed with me. It must have been posted by somebody who
