Greater Atlanta Christian School Blog

Raising children with Christian values in a secular society continues to be challenging. The advancement of technology and the changing landscape of communications is making it even more difficult to protect children from beliefs and behaviors that don't coincide with the Christian faith.

Many parents want to ensure their kids have role models who positively influence their child's character, model empathy, serve others, and encourage him or her to utilize their God-given talents to impact the world around them. This leads many parents to consider a private Christian school where their children will be educated in a community with other families who share similar values, beliefs, and educational goals. Parents concerned with academic excellence, qualified teachers, a positive learning environment, and a safe and engaged community, should consider partnering with a private Christian school to give their child a well-rounded educational experience.

Weekday mornings before school can be hectic. "Where's my homework?" "Mom, do you know where my other shoe is?" "Did you remember to sign my permission slip?" Let's face it, it can be crazy in the morning trying to get the kids up, dressed, fed, and ready for school on time, but it doesn't have to be that way. With an established morning routine, things can go more smoothly.

School projects, homework, and reading assignments are an opportunity for students to practice time management and study skills outside the structure of the classroom. These skills are essential to success later in life, and when mastered early, greatly improve your child's experience and self-confidence.

As a parent, you want to avoid the chaos of helping your child desperately complete long-term projects or "cram" for important exams the night before they are due. You want to avoid "nagging" your child to do his or her homework, but as a parent, you feel responsible for supervising your child's home studies.

We all want it. Financial security. We also want our kids to be financially independent when they leave the nest.  As parents, we ask ourselves –

When I went off to college, I had no idea that people (big companies out there) wanted me to pay (on time) every month. You mean, I have to pay my bills first, and THEN buy food and clothes and have money to play with? Good grief.