One current contradiction Christian parents often seem to come to a seperate consensus on is, “Should I send my child to a public school, or to a private Christian school”? There are several reasons as to why some couples think alternatively about their child’s future, compared to how other couples may view their childs potential school experience. Although some parents have no or very little spiritual persuasion and simply want the best available education for their child, the motive for spiritual vs. non-spiritual families for both private and public education are more similiar then originally considered. This article mainly surrounds how Christian parents may feel about the decision as far as striving for the better school, and how they define their choice to be “the better one”. Among these parents and the differen’t perspectives as to what may be the best solution for their child, their ultimate hope is for their kid to experience a positive education and be motivated for success. Life for parents would seem far more simple if all kids enjoyed learning, as long as they could attend a school that would most benefit their personal learning styles. However, that choice is made by parents, some of whom are currently seeking guidance as to what they really want for their child’s future. It is obvious every mother and father wants the best for their adolescent throughout their school years, but will a pubic or private school better prepare them for a brighter relationship with Christ and a well driven future? Seeking God’s plan in the midst of trial and brokeness may be the easier way to understand his greater will for a purpose-driven life.
One reason Christian parents may generally tend to think private schools will be more beneficial is based on the spiritual enforcement of the encouraging staff, and permission to freely teach scripture. In addition, they can allow their students to pray and openly discuss the wonders and questions of God during class, as the government laws of public school would never permit such a thing. Having teaching that is far more meaningful with their relationship with Chrsit seems like a better approved education than what public school may offer. Political limitation seem to no longer target the “truth”, as liberal viewpoints use science, and lack of judgement to partially explain what they still refuse to teach. That is why private schools appriciate students minds; no question will remain segregated or unanswered.
Another reason is that society is taught to believe anything you have to pay for has a greater value then what is free. Sure you could argue that American taxpayers cover the cost of child education, and because of that factor public school does not provide as specific teaching then private school does, but is that necessarily true? To put it into perspective, parents that pay their required taxes as an American citizen and also pay for private school, do so not just to give their child a greater chance at success, but also because Christian schools focus on Christ, which is altogether an entirely differen’t focus then what public schools promote and test their students on. School vouchers have been put into question, although this would require private schools to be more open and less restrictive, as not everyone seeking a high valued education participates in spiritual practices. Christian schools redirect the purpose of cirriculum to once again focus on God, resulting in superiority to what the government wants to teach. Students must understand this before enrolling, as Christian schools are very differen’t from other higher ranked private schools that focus more on free choice for individualism.
On the other hand, Christian parents who chose to send their child to public school may do so not only because of financial restraints, but instead because they wish for their child to have the full experience by being a part of the public youth society where Christianity is not enforced. The reason behind the verdict is that public schools openly expose children and teenagers to an environment with a pluthera of people, religions, perspectives and teachings. Learning to respect these and proceed with firm, personal values introduces them to reality at its finest. Not always being around Christian people may better help young adults to want God, rather than always have Him. They realize He is always there, but often ignored by the general population. If a student attends Christian School, grows up in a spiritual home with a supportive family, has religious friends, a foundational church, and plans to go into solid ministry when they are older, then private school may absolutely be the ideal experience. Most kids however want to branch out, expand opportunity, and try new things, perhaps outside of what a private school may focus on.
The final questions is, is ”spiritual protection” as constructive as parents believe it to be? Although values of a private Christian school may be much more suitable to an adolescent’s relationship with Christ than what public school proceeds with, considering the future can be a greater concept. Exposing them in public school from an early age may greatly encourage them to strive for a relationship with Christ, as they understand the brokeness and lost hope many people struggle with. After graduation, they are ready to face a world of defeat, allowing themselves to be the bright candle that will light the way for others in the dark. Though private school may provide youth with the guidance and courage God wants them to have, how are they supposed to persue a strong walk with God if not in the messy eye of the public? If “spiritual vulnerability” is something God doesn’t want us to be challenged with, society most likely would not be taunted in such a way that may influence one burning candle.
