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Friday, March 16, 2012

Real News

Since last year we have been watching the news together.I enjoy this time because I know my children are being exposed to real news, in real time and also are able to follow the stories as they develop into real and complicated cases sometimes for several days.This makes the story more interesting to follow.
 Because my kids are older enough to understand  the context like conflict in other countries,election fraud,riots,consequences to crimes,dishonesty,government issues,global economy and more.They can give their personal opinion and voice in a wide variety of topics.
I like discussing some of these topics with them as well as listening to their different opinions. What I enjoy the most is the assurance of knowing my children are filtering what they hear with the word of God.
We also have discussed the dangers with drugs and bad relationships. Profound emotions arise when we hear  about some of the behaviours and actions from people in different countries and how this has affected  the entire society.
My children have a strong Godly foundation which help them to have healthy choices when socializing with friends as well as strong and firm moral values for not to fall into the dangers of drugs or innapropiate actions that may hurt themselves or others.
I am thankful we can educate our children at home especially with all these violent acts happening in schools. My children also feel safe at home while they can still know what is happening around the world without exaclty being in the middle of the chaos.
So much real learning happening every day around here.Some from good books and others from real experiences whether self experience or by watching the news.