In our beloved Florida town, the children have 2 3/4 more days of school left. The Man Child says 3/4 for the last day because they get out an hour early. I feel very blessed that I am able to spend the summer at home with my kids but poor MOTH has to work this summer as most parents do. I think he needs the rest as much as the kids. I intend to use this summer as a time to build my kids up spiritually and physically. Lots of exercise and lots of Bible. I want them to relax and renew. As parents, working or not, I think it's important to have a relax and renew time for your family. It doesn't necessarily have to be the summer but that seems to be the easiest time for most.
I recently read an article from someone who advocates year round school. In the article, LZ Granderson states that we need year round school to compete globally. We were competing globally before there was year round school. If schools are teaching decent curriculum during the school year there is no need to have year round school. I agree with Mr. Granderson that too many kids are spending too much time over the summer on video games and TV. However, with a growing number of children and adolescents being diagnosed with anxiety disorders and depression I think instead of year round school we need to take a closer look at what is going on in our homes and schools before we make such a drastic educational decision. What can we do this summer to build our children up, help them set goals, but mainly to just relax? I intend to let mine swing, swim, hear Bible stories and hopefully have some "Weeeeeeee" moments. I want them mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared for next school year and there will be chores and rules, but mainly there will be a lot of fun. We did it when we were kids and I think we're OK, don't you?
"In the summertime when the weather is high, you can stretch right up and touch the sky. " Mungo Jerry
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