Question 2a & 2b

2a. What is the goal of parenting?

2b. (For Christian Parents) - What specifics are involved in "shepherding your child's heart"?

Summer has officially begun

The great thing about last week's vacation was that we did not even know what time it was. The first night that we were at the beach we were sitting at dinner about to order and realized that it was after 8p.m.. That's a biggie because our two little ones usually are in bed around 7. Everyone did great and everyone loved the water. Our house is still in disarray after a 4 day vacation- with luggage for 6...but it was well worth it.

The new news is that we finally got another male in the house. His name is Chipper and he is a 5 year old chocolate lab. He is a great dog. The kids are doing great with him and for the most part he just lays around on the cool floor. We got him from Amy. The girls are already in love with him and I must say have done a great job taking him out, brushing him and not letting him get a minute of sleep. "Chipper, Chipper, Where's Chipper? Come here, Chipper." I'm probably going to hear that phrase in my sleep for the next couple of weeks.

I have, after several conversations with friends and aquaintances about homeschooling, decided to post some questions that I hope will be helpful in "thinking" through "how to best educate your child." They are strictly "leading" questions to "help stir the pot." Your answers to these questions do not need to be posted on my blog, however, you can if you like. They are more for you to answer, with your family. So...here is the first of many to come.

What is the goal of education? or What is education for?