I haven't read the replies to this thread yet, but I wanted to share my brief opinion. Many people will probably disagree with me strongly on this; however, I am just speaking from experience. I don't want to argue or fight with anyone. I am 21 years old, recently graduated from college, and went to public school all of my life from pre-k to 12th grade. It was rough at times, and it was an interesting environment. I faced situations and encountered many people who were similar and different from me. At the end of the day, I am glad that I was able to meet people and socialize and spend my days interacting with people. I think this is really important for everyone to learn.
Sometimes this would be good, sometimes it would be not so good, but I look back on my time in public school and while there are some things I would change, one thing I wouldn't change is the opportunity I was given to witness to my fellow youth. Yes, public school is going to be VERY different for a Jesus-loving, Christ-following young woman or man. But I was 1) able to meet one of my best friends who has a heart on FIRE for God, 2) fellowship with beautiful young women I met through Jesus and 2) witness to the the people who were nonbelievers, faded from the faith, or acted in an ungodly way. I am not saying every parent should send their kid to public school, it is a personal choice, but I am saying that sometimes public school can actually be a place where a young person can be used to shine for Jesus and really show younger people what it means to love God.
My best friend and I started a club dedicated to giving back and made God a central part of it. We were warned and told not to incorporate Jesus into it because they told us it would "push people away"... but we did it anyways. And a countless amount of people came to Jesus and grew in the faith. It was a beautiful thing to experience. In classes, I would be able to share truths about Christianity during lessons on religion. I think homeschooling can be really beneficial for many parents and young people, but I don't think people should stray from sending their kids to public school just because it can be "ungodly" or "too worldly." No, we are not supposed to be of this world, but we need to know about it efficiently in order to understand HOW to connect with nonbelievers and witness to them. I hated high school, but I am thankful for the chances God gave me through public school to share His Name in a really unique atmosphere. We aren't meant to be sheltered and stay where we are comfortable; we are meant to be in difficult places and talk to difficult people and share the word of God where it is hardest. The world NEEDS us. The matter of education brings in a certain argument to the issue, and I get why parents [I am not a parent myself] would hesitate to throw their children into that place when they are in a time of growth and trying to find who they are. There can be peer pressure, and there can be rough times. So, I get it. I literally lost a group of friends because they made a joke about Jesus using marijuana and I asked them not to joke about that; they eventually got tired of me speaking on my faith and I disconnected from them.
I just wanted to share my story with you all, and provide a perspective from someone who went to public school but loves GOD immensely. God bless!
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