First Baptist Holly Springs Bible Study 8/18/20

Topical Discussion

Train up a child in the way he should go,

Even when he is old he will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:

 also   Deuteronomy 31:12-13    Deuteronomy 6:7

Many parents are turning to a variety of online resources to keep their children busy. Many school districts, too, are providing parents with lists of resources to supplement the instruction their children receive.

✦ Your child’s school should serve as a resource. Even if your child’s school is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your child’s teacher is still responsible for their education. You should not have to create or purchase a curriculum for your child; your child’s teacher and school should be there to assist you. If your child’s school does not provide you with resources and guidance, reach out to your child’s teacher.

✦ Research findings regarding online schooling are profoundly negative. Children are not designed to learn from a computer, absent interaction from a teacher or a parent. This is particularly true for younger children. If your child is engaged in distance learning, it may help to sit with your child while they complete online material. If you feel the expectations for online assignments are too high, take your concerns to your child’s teacher.

✦ Education at home may not look like formal schooling. If your children are engaged in distance learning, they probably do not need to do schoolwork for the same number of hours they attended school. Children who are homeschooled typically finish materials more quickly because they can receive one-on-one attention and do not have to wait on other children. When it comes to your child’s instruction, quality is more important than quantity.