Mary Feeding Jesus Grapes
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Mindful Parenting
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Parenting Peacefully
Christian-Unschooling.com—Discovering God's world in freedom and joy
scroll down past the index; this is an archived copy
Cathy Koetsier, the site owner, wrote:
My hope with the website/discussion list is that it help interested homeschooling Christians to gain deeper insight into the difference between the (very few) ‘have tos’ and the many societal and cultural and religious expectations that pose as ‘have tos’. I am always saddened by the idea so prevalent amongst Christians that education equals force and control in the name of ‘character building’.Cathy's Newer Site (lively in 2026, and there are podcasts there)The longer we live unschooling, the more I realise that the similarities between secular and Christian expressions of unschooling are much greater than the differences. However, the differences are important, and can cause a lot of confusion. Enough to stop people exploring the possibility of taking hold of the freedom that is theirs. This always seems a terribly sad thing. Gal 5:1 comes to mind.*
So I have tried, am trying to create a context in which people can explore these important differences, and discover that yes, they can unschool their children and still live as Christians, ie that there is no compromising required.
*Galatians 5:1 (NIV) states: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery". This verse acts as a call to maintain spiritual freedom from legalism...
At the same blog, there is a great post with a busy, happy, answer to the socialization question: Why My Kids Will Never Be SocializedThe subscription link won't function anymore, but the site has tons of sweet information.
Christian Unschooling.com—Encouragement and resources for Christian unschooling, relaxed/eclectic home educating families living in freedom in Christ.
The site is gone, but here is an archived link: ChristianUnschooling.com (archived site from late 2023; most links seem to work)
Different Perspectives: The Christian Homeschooling Movement