Are there any KJV Homeschool families here on Yahoo?

Question

I would love to homeschool my son. I know it is late but the public school system is on my nerves and I want to homeschool my son. I know there are a lot of Christian families doing this with their kids but I have several things going against me to even attempt it. 1) I am a single mother and my support system is low. 2) I live in the city where a lot of bad influence makes my 6th grader just want to do as those around him does. 3) I cant find a cirriculum that suits us. I am old fashioned in a modern society and there isnt even a church around me that is a KJV bible believing, congregational hymn singing, dress code inforced church around me. They are all modern ecumenical new evangelical luke warm churches so I get no support to help with my kids. My other son is 16 and looking forward to going to his same public school for his senior year so I think he will never be homeschooled. I waited to long and I should have started years ago. I am asking conservative families who use the KJV and homeschool. I know this is rare but hopefully can find someone.

Answer 1

I use the KJV, and I homeschool, because I know from my years as a Bible college student that the KJV is the most literal translation (from the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic tongues) that is readily available. However, you could take that to another level and say only use the King James 1611 which is an even better translation that was translated prior to the current KJV. I also read English translations that are translated directly from the original tongues, and I have begun to see how the KJV has words added for clarification (usually in italics). I respect other Christian families who use other versions of the Bible. It is important to know why we do what we do and not just do it, because the pastor, another Christian, or someone we respect said it is the right thing to do.



There is nothing wrong with being old-fashioned in a modern society. However, legalism where the Bible is concerned cannot be enforced upon others. It is important to not only understand the letter of the law but the spirit of the law. Jesus Himself admonished the Pharisees and Saducees for demanding that others follow the last jot and tittle of the law, while they themselves did not believe Jesus was the Messiah.



I am a single homeschooling mother who homeschools my son and works from home. I, too, live in a big city where the influences are not the greatest--although I live in a good neighborhood. Do you belong to a church? What kind of support are you looking for concerning your children? Everyone is not going to believe what you believe concerning the KJV, singing only hymns, and dressing according to a strict code..



Perhaps your 6th grader's rebellion has to do with the strictness of his upbringing; he has to and eventually will learn to think for himself. The Bible says to train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. This does not mean demanding that your child read the Bible and pray all day. This means offering spiritual guidance via the Bible, your example, and the example of godly leaders and showing agape love to all. It also means praying, recognizing the gifts God has given to your child(ren), and nurturing those gifts.



If you are waiting and expecting everyone who is willing to help you to be a conservative Evangelical Christian, you may be waiting forever. God works through people, and people don't have to be born-again believers for God to work through them. Your job is to ask God what to do, trust Him to lead you in the right direction, toward the right people, and follow His lead. Another part of your job is to pray for everyone in this world--even those who do not practice Christianity the way you do.



Concerning curriculum, there is Christian homeschool curriculum that may use other versions of the Bible in the text; however, you could choose to use the KJV of the scriptures; following is Christian curriculum information:



http://www.bedellcurriculum.com/index.htm (uses KJV)



http://www.shopchristianliberty.com/curriculum-kits/



I hope this information is helpful.

Answer 2

As for waiting too long, it's never too late to do what is best for your family. I have known single parents who also homeschool. The longer you homeschool, the more it becomes a lifestyle, and less about curricula. If you are having an issue finding bible based curricula I purchase mine from christianbook.com. Each product that is bible based has a fish insignia on the product page.



I have to say even though we are Christian bible thumpers; I've also used secular curricula at times. I have done this with history because in my opinion some of the history curricula was too biblical (we already own a bible). I used the bible alongside history to get the most out of it. I’ve also done this with science at times. I don’t try to find perfect curricula. I try to find what will work the best for us. Everything we use and do comes together to create an educational environment that works for us as a family.



We do not participate in an organized church. I have not found one that I am comfortable attending and belonging to. We listen to the new age Christian music in the car. At home we listen to worship music and songs. I have made the bible widely available in a variety of forms. We have bible stories on CD's and DVD's. I order age appropriate devotionals. We read the bible. Memorize scriptures through recitation. We have a variety of people in the neighborhood we socialize with; grannies, school teachers, other children, and people who walk past our house walking their dogs. Sometimes our neighborhood reminds me of Sesame Street because of the variety of people. Surrounding ourselves with normal functioning adults and their children, along with a touch of private spiritual studies and reflections has served us well.

Answer 3

I'm being homeschooled through the Landmark ciriculum, which is KJV only, it's offered to people worldwide and teaches biblically sound education.

http://www.landmarklfbc.com

Check it out.

Answer 4

I have an aunt, although not biological she really does look out for me and care like a real family member would she means a great deal to me.