Our parents, relatives, friends, and other well-wishers keep asking about subjects that our kids might miss. It could be English grammar, or the French Revolution, or certain aspects of math, or (fill in the blank) .

All these concerns stem from the idea that some 'experts' have devised this wonderful institutionalized method of teaching that covers all the bases. But does it? And whose bases anyway?

What is important to us as our children grow? That they can name all the presidents in order and tell when they served? That they know who Homer was or Shakespeare and have read their works? That they can do quadratic equations? What?

How about the fact that our children are created by G-d for a Purpose. They have specific gifts and callings. Do the 'experts' take that into consideration when they plan out their curricula? Or do they expect each unique child blessed with a calling just as unique to fit into a mold that they conceived?

My L-rd created my children -- He knows the plan He has for their lives; the talents and gifts He gave them and what calling He has put on them. Will He not give them the interest and desire to want to learn those things important to Him and to their calling?

This doesn't mean that I stand aside doing nothing and expect my children to just 'go for it.' I am their example as I get excited about learning new things and exploring and studying on my own. If I have passionate interests and hobbies they will see that life is filled with wonderful mysteries and miracles ready for them to discover. They will ask me for advice, and I will help them learn how to find and use resources then stand aside to keep from being trampled as they rush on through the open doors I show them.

As they get older, they will begin to have ideas about what they want to do with their lives, and what the L-rd is calling them to do. At that point, they will probably either plan out what studies they wish to pursue, or ask my help to plot a course of study.

All that said just to ask this question: do I put my trust in a curriculum or in G-d?

And also to propose that perhaps we do need a different definition of Christian Unschooling.

It isn't 'child-led learning.' Not strictly.

It's G-d led learning. If G-d is on the throne and in control of our families, then we, and subsequently our children, are being led by Him.

We are sensitive to His leading, and pray and watch over our children, providing love, reassurance, assistance -- whatever is needed, while they pursue those G-d instilled interests and develop those G-d given gifts to be used for His Kingdom and His Glory.

I can't think of a curriculum more perfect than one created for each unique child by G-d Himself to fulfill that child's life and calling.