Watching The Homeschool Awakening made me wish I had at least tried to homeschool my children when they were young, and it inspired, encouraged, and motivated me more than I expected, since my kids are well past their school years.
It is easy to relate to the parents at the beginning of the film who felt kind of weird about homeschooled kids-thinking they probably weren't socialized, their parents weren't adequately equipped, etc. But when Kirk Cameron said that he is responsible for what is put into his children's heads and hearts it really impacted me.
My children are now grown with children of their own, and this film has inspired me to create learning opportunities with my grandchildren. I love the thought of filling their head and hearts with what I feel is important. There are so many opportunities to teach our children (and grandchildren) other than in a school setting. I'm so inspired and motivated that I want to go pick up my young grandson and take him to the park, grocery store, river, etc. And teach and learn new things together with him.
In this film, Kirk Cameron chronicles what it takes to embody adventure, freedom, thinking outside the box, finding the 'type' of smart our kids are, discovering their learning strengths, embracing relaxed learning, and having fun. He also confirms that homeschooling is doable.
I truly feel smarter for watching this film. That's quite a statement, I know, but it illuminates so much about educating and equipping our children and discovering what will help them thrive. What a privilege it is to be a monumental influence and guide for our children's wisdom, character, knowledge, hope, and faith in the ways of God.
Train up a child in the way they should go...
Many thanks to TBN & CamFam Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.