Education is a privilege we often take for granted. Many would agree that it is important for children to receive a quality education but disagree on what that looks like. Some opt to homeschool their children. Others choose to send their child to a private Christian school. Others choose to send their child to a public school, whether that’s the closest or the one with the best sports teams. After you’ve decided where to educate your child, you can easily get caught up in the what.
What will affirm I’ve made the right choice?
What will my child’s future look like because of this choice?
What kind of lifestyle will they be able to afford?
Regardless of where you decide to send your child, the struggle becomes fighting the trap of academic success becoming all-consuming. A quality education opens future opportunities for our children that we may or may not be able to provide them. As parents and caregivers, we can teach the most important lesson regardless of where they attend school. Academic success does not matter more than our need for Jesus.
This week’s resource shares six points that support the importance of viewing education in light of eternity. Read more in this week’s article about the importance of leading your child in a way that values education while remembering that this world is not our home.
