Along with providing small class sizes, the smaller student population found in most Christian education settings allows children the ability to interact with peers on a more personal level. Often children and students are able to get to know one another better and form lasting friendships in the smaller setting. Knowing that your children are growing up surrounded by other healthy and growing kids should be a relief and a comfort for parents.
Christian education provides children the ability to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that they might not have the opportunity to participate in at larger public schools because of the competition. Students in Christian education have opportunities to become well rounded students that have explored sports, drama and other activities and who have learned what they do and do not enjoy. It is important during the childhood and teenage years that students are exposed to a wide range of activities. Often in public school settings students are only able to pick one sport or one activity to spend time on.
Parents whose children receive a Christian education can usually be sure that their students are being taught from a truthful and solid perspective. While taking into consideration every perspective, Christian education is able to teach students to think critically for themselves and to determine truths about the way life really is and about the best ways to live. What a comfort in our day to know that your children are being taught by people who care deeply about the development of their character, their morals and their hearts.
The teachers and educators of Christian education are perhaps the best benefit of choosing Christian education for your family. People who have chosen to work in Christian education have decided to do so because they believe in it. They believe that the training up of children is necessary and something to be done carefully and with love. They believe that educating children well is their calling and so they pour themselves into teaching with all their hearts. You can be sure that your childrens' teachers want what is best for them and that they will push your children to do their very best in school. What more can a parent ask for?
So, consider the option of Christian education for your children. Consider the benefits of training your children in a smaller classroom setting with committed teachers and a variety of opportunities to gain friendships and to participate in a wide variety of experiences. See if Christian education just might be right for the needs of your family.
