An article in last weekend’s newspaper analyzed the payback of a college degree – Does It Pay to Go to College? by Scott Burns, reminded me of the cost-benefit analysis I’ve been intending to do. I have a college degree in electrical engineering and have benefitted from the boost in earning power. However, I’d like to take a close look… Read more »
What to expect from a teenagerTeenager. The word can bring fear to any parent of younger children as they imagine their kids entering so-called "adolescence". Expectations seem universally low for modern teenagers. What can you as a parent and teacher reasonably expect from a 14 year old? Some look around and see culture in shambles and just hope to keep… Read more »
Every Good Path is a site for all matters of mature living in the Kingdom of God. Literally – “every” good path. But you’ll notice homeschooling takes up a lot of the site. Homeschooling is one aspect of learning. All of life requires learning. Even if we are not sitting at a desk completing a worksheet, we are learning. We… Read more »
Home Schooling. When folks hear this idea for the very first time, disbelief is the usual response. After the shock wears off, curiosity returns which is quickly shoved aside by terror. The parent contemplates what is at stake and what is required to educate another human being from the virtual ignorance of a 5 year old to the complete self-sufficiency… Read more »
I received my review copy of this book almost a year ago. I read it immediately but knew I would have to re-read and takes notes before I could write a review. A couple months passed and as I re-read the book, it was as if I had never read it. Give Them Grace is such an unusual parenting book…. Read more »
The question “is Algebra really needed if my child is not interested in math/science?” comes up now and then among homeschoolers. Here’s what I think: Algebra is essential. Not everyone will solve equations for a living. But you need to be able to think in terms of “functions” – meaning how one thing varies as a result of a change to another thing on… Read more »
People, places, times from Genesis through Revelation. Very colorful and easy to follow. Essential for homeschooling and family devotions Holman Bible Atlas By Thomas Brisco / Broadman / Holman Explore the world of the Bible through this visual feast and increase your knowledge of God’s Word! This atlas features hundreds of color photos and maps that show you the land,… Read more »
A wonderful introduction that the freshly minted Algebra 1 graduate can easily comprehend. It shows why functions are important and the power of mathematics to solve real, complex problems that simple arithmetic cannot handle. We found this at our local library and it was a good “break” from daily equations while being useful to encourage continued mathematical excellence. From The… Read more »
Regardless of how rich our life becomes, how wonderful or fulfilling, the undeniable fact staring us down is that our life will end. We will die. Is there any hope? Are we just killing time here on earth until time kills us? Anyone who considers this reality must have some plan for life after death. Or at least must have… Read more »
While this site is for everyone, the main focus is on fathers – how they can provide for their families in all areas. Food and shelter are the basics but so much more is required. Most important are a father's training, discipling, and leading by example. Again, the site does have a major homeschooling emphasis. This is in hopes of… Read more »
