Trust

Children are precious.

They grow into their own shoes, at their own pace.  No matter what you want as their teacher, they will learn when they are ready.  

Home education gives families an opportunity to let the children lead the lessons.  

The only pace you should follow, is the one the child creates. 

I was an adult when I learned to read with confidence.  My ability to understand and make sense of the words I was reading only started when I was confident in myself.  

I was so worried that my mistakes would define ME.  The trust I had in ME was broken, and the only way to fix it was experience.

It wasn’t until someone invested in ME and my needs, that I learned to let go of my pride and fail.  Giving life to the rebuilt Melissa that stands today.

As a home educator, I know that my children will not suffer the same comparison games that molded my fear of failure.  

Last semester I caught myself comparing my youngest son to other children I knew.  It caused me more hurt, exposing the “lack” in our routine.  Or so I thought.  

I snapped out of it with the help of prayer and REAL friends that could see from the outside, not jaded my my thoughts .  I was reminded of the value that is in our school and I decided to change directions.  

After only a few days of letting my baby lead me through his lessons, he was making marked progress.  He knew the things all along, we were just doing it wrong for him.

Imagine that, it wasn’t about me or anyone else.  It was about him and his needs.  Lessons for all happening daily at Bright Sons Academy.  

I write this to remind you that no matter what anyone tells you your children “should” be doing, you know them best.  You taught them to talk and walk and chew and love, you are capable of great things.  Just open your heart and listen.  

All children learn best when they have trust and they feel safe.  Neither one of those things can be found in the comparison trap.   

Blessings to you and your family.