I Homeschool. What’s Your Superpower?

I am not quite sure which Spiderman movie they are on now but keeping track of these things are not a priority for me right now. I am not into those types of movies, but kids are. Kids flock to superheroes. They are begging to have someone in their life to look up to, to adore and to follow and superheroes easily fit the bill.

Looking into the spiritual looking glass of the Word recently, I have been faced with some harsh realizations. I have realized that I am not the Supermom that I see that all those other homeschooling moms are. I do not feel like I am who I want my kids to look up to. I want to be ‘that mom.” I want to be that super awesome homeschool mom that has it all together. But does “that mom” even exist? I would argue that she does, and that when you look into the mirror you are staring right at her, flaws and all.

Sure, you may not have the patience you wish you had or your home might not be as tidy as you would like but you have something else.

You are home.

Not all moms can say that. Not all moms are there with their kids day in and day out through the good and the bad. Your kids are longing for you to be home with them and even though some ugly attitudes and character traits might arise, that is not what your kids are going to remember in the long run. They are going to remember that you were home with them. They are going to remember that you took the time to teach them to ride a bike, to tie their shoes and to learn their multiplication tables. They are going to remember the times when you instructed them in the Word and the times you tucked them into bed after reading them a goodnight story.

The beauty of being home is that when difficulties in your own self arises it can be dealt with right away. Think about it. If you and your child have an argument right before school and then your child boards the school bus then both of you will carry the burden of guilt on your shoulders all day long. This can affect your child’s behavior, attitude, relationships and grades. At home, this can be dealt with right away. If you are quick to forgive your child and quick to ask their forgiveness from you then, if done in a biblical and loving manner, both of you can leave the situation free from guilt and shame. Ultimately, that is all that a child wants. The burden of guilt and shame is too much for them to bear but if they know that there are loving arms to forgive them then they can easily move on. Seeing their mom asking them for forgiveness is powerful as well. It helps them relate to their own humanity and the vulnerability of it can strengthen your relationship. Keeping yourself humble and honest with your child speaks volumes and will allow them to trust you as they grow into the teen years and beyond.

You may not “feel” like a superhero but to your child, you are. Just continue to walk in the grace and forgiveness that the Christian walk offers and your child will be thankful for the example that was set before them, even more so than Spiderman.