T is for Teenager
T is for Teenager….I have 2 and 1 tween and an almost (ahem) 21 yr old. For a bit last year I had 3 teenagers….
I know some families choose to send their kids to public high school so that can get a ‘real’ diploma. We are not one of those families. My opinion is this: I feel that kids need us almost more in their teen than they do when they are younger. There are so many outside, worldly influence’s. Being a teenager is hard enough without having to deal with all of that extra baggage that comes with high school. I have always, always wanted my kids to BE THEMSELVES! Be who God has molded them to be. I honestly feel this is best achieved by being at home.
We have a family picture. One of those old time photos. We are all dressed in the outfit we chose. Our 2nd son chose a Mexican Sombrero. That was his style. His personality. That same son just came home from Boise having helped in a youth ministry down there. On his Facebook wall people commented their good-byes. More than one said how cool it was that he could be himself.
My kids are comfortable in their own skin! I so WAS NOT when I was their age.
This week T is for Teenager….I have 7 1/2 more years of them. What is your T for?
