Comments on: Gestapo Homeschooling Moms http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/ 1 Corinthians 2:2 "I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:09:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: JacciM http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-512551 JacciM Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:29:54 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-512551 Oh, and I understood the Calvinist thing the way you meant it. As long as pride still holds on in my heart like it does, I know I have a long way to go in understanding God's sovereign grace. We're members of a Reformed Baptist church, so the "Calvinism" tag doesn't really fit too well in some areas ;)We like to refer to the 5 points as The Doctrines of Grace. "Calvinism" is more widely understood, though, and useful for that reason. So, in mixed theological company, I'm a Calvinist ;)If baptism comes up, we clarify. Oh, and I understood the Calvinist thing the way you meant it. As long as pride still holds on in my heart like it does, I know I have a long way to go in understanding God’s sovereign grace.

We’re members of a Reformed Baptist church, so the “Calvinism” tag doesn’t really fit too well in some areas ;)We like to refer to the 5 points as The Doctrines of Grace. “Calvinism” is more widely understood, though, and useful for that reason. So, in mixed theological company, I’m a Calvinist ;)If baptism comes up, we clarify.

]]> By: JacciM http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-512541 JacciM Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:22:26 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-512541 I really love to read this stuff, Cindy :) Thanks for the excellent thoughts. I hope to show your post to my hubby later and talk some about it. I don't think any of us can check ourselves in this area enough. At least, I can't. I say things to my children like <em>"Honey, different families make different decisions about things like this </em>(Halloween, certain TV shows, white bread - just kidding) <em>and that's okay. God's Word doesn't tell us exactly how to live out this principle. He's given us some freedom to decide".</em> BUT, I admit, sometimes I'm saying it just as much to myself as I am to my children. I should **love it** when I meet solid, godly, joyful families that send their children to public school, co-sleep with their babies, watch Disney movies on a daily basis, and eat nothing but frozen dinners. Just because it rocks my little world and gives me a better look at the big picture. What a blessing. I really love to read this stuff, Cindy :) Thanks for the excellent thoughts. I hope to show your post to my hubby later and talk some about it.

I don’t think any of us can check ourselves in this area enough. At least, I can’t. I say things to my children like “Honey, different families make different decisions about things like this (Halloween, certain TV shows, white bread - just kidding) and that’s okay. God’s Word doesn’t tell us exactly how to live out this principle. He’s given us some freedom to decide”. BUT, I admit, sometimes I’m saying it just as much to myself as I am to my children. I should **love it** when I meet solid, godly, joyful families that send their children to public school, co-sleep with their babies, watch Disney movies on a daily basis, and eat nothing but frozen dinners. Just because it rocks my little world and gives me a better look at the big picture. What a blessing.

]]> By: Sarah http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2835 Sarah Wed, 10 May 2006 07:12:24 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2835 Hmm, well ... I am not a "gestapo homeschooling mother", I believe everyone should follow the right path for their family. However, I have been known to interfere in other areas, such as when mothers leave their preschoolers unattended on a mall ride-on toy while they go supermarket shopping out of sight. I have done this (twice) out of genuine care and concern. So perhaps I was feeling a bit touchy when I read this blog post. However, my way of seeing it is that perhaps if we think people are not of a suitably high standard of humility or any other virtue we would like them to have, we could offer them kindness or a gentle insight into our own hearts, or thank them for their concern - in other words, bring a positive light into the world - rather than come up with nasty epithets for them. Otherwise we run the risk of looking like gestapo mothers ourselves. Having said that, this is a lovely blog, and I wish the best for your family Hmm, well … I am not a “gestapo homeschooling mother”, I believe everyone should follow the right path for their family. However, I have been known to interfere in other areas, such as when mothers leave their preschoolers unattended on a mall ride-on toy while they go supermarket shopping out of sight. I have done this (twice) out of genuine care and concern. So perhaps I was feeling a bit touchy when I read this blog post. However, my way of seeing it is that perhaps if we think people are not of a suitably high standard of humility or any other virtue we would like them to have, we could offer them kindness or a gentle insight into our own hearts, or thank them for their concern - in other words, bring a positive light into the world - rather than come up with nasty epithets for them. Otherwise we run the risk of looking like gestapo mothers ourselves. Having said that, this is a lovely blog, and I wish the best for your family

]]> By: Julie http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2834 Julie Tue, 09 May 2006 17:41:01 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2834 Wow...well said! But for different "issues" ...it's always hard to look at that ugly reflection in the mirror. Julie www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/Julie www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/FreeStuffForHomeschoolers Wow…well said!

But for different “issues” …it’s always hard to look at that ugly reflection in the mirror.

Julie
http://www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/Julie
http://www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/FreeStuffForHomeschoolers

]]> By: Rebecca http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2833 Rebecca Mon, 01 May 2006 15:21:09 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2833 I think you bring up some good points, and with humor (I just found your blog, realize I am kinda late in on the conversation). <blockquote>Her sons are effeminate ... Her husband obeys. </blockquote> Thinking there is a connection here. I think you bring up some good points, and with humor (I just found your blog, realize I am kinda late in on the conversation).

Her sons are effeminate …
Her husband obeys.

Thinking there is a connection here.

]]> By: Kim http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2832 Kim Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:44:16 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2832 May I add another characteristic? The gestapo mom proclaims to the public that belief in 144 hour creationism and disdainful rejection of scientific orthodoxy is a pre-requisite of being a Christian. She can prove it because she's used a critical thinking curriculum. I haven't found that scripture verse yet that says, "I am the Way the Truth and the Life; myself and one particular political interpretation of a particular translation of ancient Hebrew scripture." BTW, I was raised faithfully in Calvinist theology and have even come to accept it as Biblical. Didn't require a critical thinking curriculum either. Just prayer and humility. May I add another characteristic?
The gestapo mom proclaims to the public that belief in 144 hour creationism and disdainful rejection of scientific orthodoxy is a pre-requisite of being a Christian. She can prove it because she’s used a critical thinking curriculum.
I haven’t found that scripture verse yet that says, “I am the Way the Truth and the Life; myself and one particular political interpretation of a particular translation of ancient Hebrew scripture.”
BTW, I was raised faithfully in Calvinist theology and have even come to accept it as Biblical. Didn’t require a critical thinking curriculum either. Just prayer and humility.

]]> By: Cindy http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2830 Cindy Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:43:59 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2830 Teed, I know the type.... Teed,

I know the type….

]]> By: mrsdarling http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2829 mrsdarling Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:58:08 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2829 well I'm late in my blogging rounds but wow what a timely and wonderful post. You are one brave woman Cindi! I've been blogging for three years and I've kinda pulled back from speaking my mind because I'm VERY opinionated. Thats hard enough for people to deal with in real life but in blogging when expresions cant be read or voice inflections heard it's real trouble for me. I see myself as a gestapo mom in different ways. I'm not too terribly opinionated about homeschooling but I sure am about other stuff. So thanks for the look in the mirror. well I’m late in my blogging rounds but wow what a timely and wonderful post. You are one brave woman Cindi! I’ve been blogging for three years and I’ve kinda pulled back from speaking my mind because I’m VERY opinionated. Thats hard enough for people to deal with in real life but in blogging when expresions cant be read or voice inflections heard it’s real trouble for me.

I see myself as a gestapo mom in different ways. I’m not too terribly opinionated about homeschooling but I sure am about other stuff. So thanks for the look in the mirror.

]]> By: TeedOff http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2828 TeedOff Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:05:59 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2828 Cindy, We should hang out... Then you could blog about Gestapo Breadwinners of Homeschooled Baseball players... Cheers, Teed Cindy,

We should hang out…

Then you could blog about Gestapo Breadwinners of Homeschooled Baseball players…

Cheers,

Teed

]]> By: Lisa http://DominionFamily.com/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2827 Lisa Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:23:35 +0000 http://mintsnet.com/cindy/blog/2006/04/gestapo-homeschooling-moms/#comment-2827 "deputyheadmistress" & all, My post was taken as nasty and I meant it with humor. :) Sorry Yes, I have been slammed by "Gestapo Moms!!" I should have balanced my post by thanking the Moms who are there for us. The ones who have related how hard it is to try to be perfect because of Gestapo-types among us. The ones who have no fear of saying they left home for awhile to work and get over "baby blues," or to pay off debts. The one who HID a successful career as a CPA, calling it a "little book-keeping for a friends business" so her husband would look good among the "Gestapo breadwinners" I think to of all the Dads who have been there to coach my son in sports and lead the Scout Troop [yes, I do volunteer in these things, too] My comment on the kids between the parents was mean--discipline and manners really matter. I am grateful for the Church elder [and Dad of 4] who followed me out of the Service with my son when he misbehaved and reinforced my words. I am grateful that the next week he came and greeted my son and gently reminded him how to behave. Thankfully, he later baptised my son as well. Still, I have had a calls from 2 moms needing to go back to work--one due to trying to look perfect on credit cards and one due to hubby leaving for greener pastures. Both are totally normal in our country, but were stunning blows to the families concerned. My kids and I were there for them. Again, I love reading the Blog and love the community of Moms who puts God first, Husband and Kids second all else a distant third. “deputyheadmistress” & all,
My post was taken as nasty and I meant it with humor. :) Sorry Yes, I have been slammed by “Gestapo Moms!!” I should have balanced my post by thanking the Moms who are there for us. The ones who have related how hard it is to try to be perfect because of Gestapo-types among us. The ones who have no fear of saying they left home for awhile to work and get over “baby blues,” or to pay off debts. The one who HID a successful career as a CPA, calling it a “little book-keeping for a friends business” so her husband would look good among the “Gestapo breadwinners” I think to of all the Dads who have been there to coach my son in sports and lead the Scout Troop [yes, I do volunteer in these things, too]
My comment on the kids between the parents was mean–discipline and manners really matter. I am grateful for the Church elder [and Dad of 4] who followed me out of the Service with my son when he misbehaved and reinforced my words. I am grateful that the next week he came and greeted my son and gently reminded him how to behave. Thankfully, he later baptised my son as well.

Still, I have had a calls from 2 moms needing to go back to work–one due to trying to look perfect on credit cards and one due to hubby leaving for greener pastures. Both are totally normal in our country, but were stunning blows to the families concerned. My kids and I were there for them.

Again, I love reading the Blog and love the community of Moms who puts God first, Husband and Kids second all else a distant third.

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