Comments on: Are Christian Schools more about segregation than education?

By: Katie@ The Baby Factory

Katie@ The Baby Factory — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:54:53 +0000

I must admit, since having kids, my perspective on this topic has changed immensely. I used to emphatically say my kids would go to public schools–I survived them, they will too. But, the truth of the matter is, public school is soooo different than it used to be….even 8 years ago. It would take 8 hours of counsel daily with a child to de-program the secular worldview of the public school system. So, I can see why parents would gravitate towards a christian school setting. It appears as though an attractive option–although I know very few quality Christian school grads. But if my child hasn’t BECOME light….there will be no shining in the darkness, and fostering a light worth shining over 13 years of public school education…I don’t know. I’m just not convinced.
More and more leaning towards homeschooling myself. I answer to God for how I teach and disciple my own children first and foremost. I just don’t trust this world with the souls of my children.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:47:42 +0000

Well, I attended Christian school all my life and even went ot Christian College but my son is in public school. Some would say that is only because he is disabled physically but when we considered what to do when school came around we felt the only option was public school. In collegesome of the strongest Christian teenagers had attended very large public schools—sometimes kids in Christian schools learn the talk but not the walk. As with all things in life this is a personal decision and should be no one’s business what you decide but don’t just decide one way or the other because that’s "what we’ve always done." Think it through thoroughly.

By: brett funkhouser

brett funkhouser — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:21:59 +0000

i’d probably have to say christian school has pro and cons. obviously im no where near having kids, but i went to one from pre k-12 grade. i can see the arguement that you would want your kids to shine in a public school, and i can see that you would want your kids to go to a christian school and learn about the bible and be surrounded by fellow christians. but what if your kids do not shine in public school and just get dragged down? what then? would christian school be good for them then? obviously sending your kids to christian school isnt going to automatically fix them like some parents try tho… just some thoughts..