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Raising Real Men – Chapter 8 and 9

March 22, 2012 in Books, Boys, Faith with 0 Comments

I’m blogging my way through Raising Real Men with The MOB Society.  If you missed a post in the series, head to the Raising Real Men Introduction to catch up. Today, I’m in chapter 8 and 9.

Chapter 8

  • Each of them has to come to terms with God’s command to repent and believe for themselves. pg. 130
  • … we’ve been able to teach our children the expectation that an offended believer should seek to restore the relationship someone else has broken.  pg. 135
  • Obey first, then ask me why, and I’ll be glad to explain.  pg. 136

Why?  Don’t you just love that question?  We quickly implemented Hal and Melanie’s suggestion to teach our boys to obey and then discuss why.  There are times when something is needed quickly or there is a dangerous situation that needs to be addressed – and there’s no time to discuss the whys in the moment.  This one has been slow going for us, but Jonathan is starting to get it.  I usually just have to say that we’ll talk when you’re done obeying.

Chapter 9

This chapter is a little beyond where we are right now, but there are some great examples in this chapter of teaching your children how to handle money and being a responsible worker.

Let’s talk!  How do you deal with the “whys”?  What about teaching your kids about financial and job success? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Raising Real Men – Chapter 7

March 20, 2012 in Books, Boys with 0 Comments

I’m blogging my way through Raising Real Men with The MOB Society.  If you missed a post in the series, head to the Raising Real Men Introduction to catch up. Today, I’m in chapter 7.

Chapter 7

  • They all have one thing common, though: they love to feel needed. pg. 117
  • We can afford to ruin a lot of cakes, turn a lot of underwear pink, or buy way too much spray cleaner if it helps our sons develop skills to better serve the family.  The time and occasional expense we “waste” teaching them are an investment in the efficient running of our home – and theirs, one day.  pg. 120

We started showing Jonathan how to do things, real things, very early.  Now it doesn’t mean he also wants to do these things, but also keep in mind, he’s only 5.  He knows how to put the silverware away.  He can help mix up pancake batter.  He knows how to clean his bathroom.  We’re still in a stage of walking with him during many of these things, but soon he’ll be able to start doing them on his own.

The progression of learning is:

  • Show your child.
  • Do it with your child.
  • Watch your child do it.
  • Let your child do it on their own.

Let’s talk!  What real things do you allow your kids to do and at what age?  How do you teach them?  Share your thoughts in the comments.

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March 10, 2012 in Books, Technology with 0 Comments

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The Apple and The Arrow Supplemental Lapbook

March 9, 2012 in Books, Homeschooling with 1 Comment

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We’re working our way through the books in Sonlight Core A.  We recently read The Apple and The Arrow.  This book is about the legend of William Tell and the revolt that led to the beginning of Switzerland.  It’s a fascinating story, but I felt like we needed something a little more to go with this book to help Jonathan understand it.

I did a search and come across this great FREE unit study and lapbook for The Apple and The Arrow at Homeschool Share.  Jonathan and I have spent this past week working on this lapbook.  We focused mostly on the parts directly related to the book; I chose not to take the math and science side trails that are offered in the unit study.

Take a look at his completed lapbook:

The Cover

The inside

Close up of one of the minibooks

Jonathan was very vocal about how much he enjoyed working on this lapbook.  It really helped him internalize the themes in the story.

Download The Apple and The Arrow Unit Study and Lapbook from Homeschool Share.

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Raising Real Men – Chapter 5 and 6

March 8, 2012 in Books, Boys with 0 Comments

I’m blogging my way through Raising Real Men with The MOB Society.  If you missed a post in the series, head to the Raising Real Men Introduction to catch up. Today, I’m in chapter 5 and 6.

Chapter 5

  • Before we give orders, we must be able to take them as well.  pg. 84
  • It’s easier for a young man to submit to a woman when he realizes the whole chain of command.  pg. 87

I love the way the Youngs implement a chain of command structure in their home to teach their boys responsibility and submission.  God is the ultimate authority who gives authority to Dad who in turn delegates authority to Mom. Each boy is responsible for himself and the pets.  When a child can see and understand this hierarchy, it makes it easy for him to obey and follow the structure.

Chapter 6

  • They love to try their strength…  they love to compete.  pg. 102

Boys love to complete… and win.  At least mine do.  Jonathan can turn anything into a race.  If I need to light a fire under him, all I have to do is turn that thing into a competition and he’s off.  Even the Bible likens our lives and our faith to running a race.  There is an internal sense of competition that drives to do better and be better.  The downside that we need to protect our boys from is pride and boastfulness.  This is the sinful side of competition that we must be careful of.

Let’s talk!  What do you think about authority and competition?  How do you teach these things and set up guardrails in your home?  Share your thoughts in the comments.

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