Homeschoolers are Rocket Scientists - Not! (Part One)
Last week, while babysitting some children at church with a friend, I encountered an energetic 8-year-old boy whom his mother reported had been doing homework since 4:00. His mother was still diligently helping him through his homework when we arrived at 6:30. When she left to attend her Bible Study group, she handed over the worksheet and flashcards that represented the remainder of his homework to be done and asked us to help him finish it. My first thought was, “Good grief! This poor kid has been in school all day, has been doing homework since he got home from school, and now his entire evening will be eaten up by it, too.” I had helped this same boy knuckle down and endure his homework another evening a couple weeks ago, and I recall him digging his heels in like a mule – he hates homework! I don't blame him. I would dig my heels in, too, if I weren't allowed to enjoy a moment of downtime after a full day's work at school. Children ar...