Apparently a number of politicians have plans to move toward mandatory preschool. To some, this probably sounds like a good thing - preschool can be expensive, so state-provided preschool might seem like a blessing.
I think it is a dangerous thing to allow the state to force parents to put their four or even three-year-olds in state schools. Children need to be with their parents. Already, kindergarteners in some parts of the country are being taught that homosexuality is acceptable and even good. Do we really want the children of our nation being indoctrinated with anti-biblical teachings at even younger ages?
I know the main argument is that an earlier start will make for smarter, better-performing kids in the long run. I don't believe it. What this attitude is really saying is that parents are incapable of teaching three and 4-year-olds what they need to know, so they should hand their kids over to professionals.
Parents, you can teach your 4-year-old whatever she needs to know at that age. Sure, send your child to (Christian) preschool--he or she might like it, and it might give you a little break, but it won't take the place of
you teaching your child.
Rather than expecting the state to solve our problems for us, let's embrace the responsibility God has given us to raise our own children.
Host: Albert Mohler
Page:
http://www.albertmohler.com/radio_show.php?cdate=2007-09-28Audio File:
http://www.sbts.edu/MP3/totl/2007/AMP_09_28_2007.mp3Labels: Albert Mohler Program, children, education, parents, preschool
