| Children's Education From AB, 2004: I asked P. about their options for their daughter T.’s education while on the mission field. They chose to home school as they felt this to be the best option. They public school did not provide a quality education and the private schools were high above the class level of the people with whom they were working. They found that it was challenging to find the right model to use, but once you find out what fits many positive blessings flow from this education option. T. was provided with a far better education than she could have had in the states (she was a year ahead when she returned home on furlough) and she became extremely self-motivated. Home schooling was also the most flexible option available to the family. Paul admitted that it was a bit of an adjustment for T. when they returned home, but that the experience of being a missionary child gave her life experience that far out-weighs any book knowledge. Interview with MP and SP - March 15, 2004 S. home schooled their children while in Chiclayo and found it to be a joy. She found that it was fun to spend time with her children. One of the challenges they had was with finding the balance of integrating American influence into their childrens’ learning. Setting family and rest time as priority was important for the P's while on the mission field. M. stated that it is imperative that you take a day off every week and to find the balance between work and rest. He said that the Holy Spirit will guide you in finding this balanced rhythm. It was hard for S. to set these boundaries. Emotionally, it was very draining as people would come, unexpectedly, knocking on their door. M. and S. also tried to maintain a “date night” while in on the Mission field.
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