Is it admission into college?
Is it a prestigious career?
Is it high college entrance exam scores?
Is it the ability to be competitive in a global market?
Is it preparation for a life time of learning?
Is it preparation for living out our unique purpose?
Is it the key to making lots of money?

Throughout history there have been many ideas about the purpose of education. Every school or educational system begins with its philosophy of the purpose of education. It is the driving force for why they do what they do.

Unfortunately, few parents spend the time thinking about why they educate. I see parents new to homeschooling knee deep in curriculums and swayed by every “good idea”. We get so involved in all of the nuisances of educating, that we forget the big picture.

The big picture is the point. It’s the reason we’re willing to work so hard, and make so many sacrifices to educate our children. Without the big picture, we’re like a ship being tossed to and fro by every wave of ideas.Continue Reading