Totally agree with you regarding curriculum...."no kid left behind" is in reality leaving those un-equipped to handle what they need to in life and just passing without be ready, I find is a dis-service to the person!!

@dougswife29

2 жыл бұрын

As a retired teacher I totally agree!

@2ksbill724

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it becomes most children left behind!

I admire your perspective and decision about Instagram. Family should always come first 🙂

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

thank you

I agree completely on the education. I know many old order Amish who only have grades 1-8. They are smarter than all high school graduates I have met including myself

I love your bump 💕 can’t wait to hear this video!!

Loved your perspectives on social media.

Thank you Jeanne. I love your Q and A. Be blessed.

Love your thoughts on social media!!💕

Thanks so much for sharing this video!!! The Q&A’s were very interesting! Sending love and prayers to you dear Jeanine!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

Good job, you do well explaining things! Blessings to your family ..

You are so inspiring and I love listening to your Q&As 😄

Oh my! Zander! With his sweet "I love you" towards the end of your video! Melted my heart.

Congrats on 50K! Well done!!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love how genuine you are. As I wish for you that your channel does really well and you grow at the same time I hope it doesn't change you. Time and time again I find a channel I enjoy and they start to do really well and as that happens thier content changes and becomes less Relatable. They're still nice people but it feels as if it's become much more materialistic. Anyway, I throughly enjoy your videos and love the way you choose to live your life!

Thank you for sharing. Love hearing your Biblical, Christ-centered perspectives on life. 🙏❤️

Thanks for sharing another great video, I really admire you and your beautiful family.Blessings 🙏🙏🙏💕☮️

Such good points, thank you ❤️

Congratulations on 50K subscribers!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing. Good advice.💙💗💙💗

“Watch my fighting words.” That is so very wise. I’m 63 years old and I still work on that one. Love your heart, Janine❤️

'You always' is one phase that I really have to work on, especially with my children. Poor Zander with the eggs! It happens at our house, too.

Such an interesting video, I learned a lot about you even though I've been watching you for years. You've got a great attitude, & are a great mom & wife. I like that you explained your theory on HS vs learning from family. Zander & baby girl are lucky to have you 2 as parents. Smart lady & lucky family.

Would love a home and barn tour!!

You do such a nice job explaining things. I’m 74 years old, I live in Erie, PA. FOR THE PAST 38 years we have traveled to Walnut Creek, Sugar. Creek area for our getaways. So peaceful there. I have learned a lot over all those years about the Amish and Mennonite communities. Your channel along with Lynnette Yoders and Megan Fox’s KZread channels have really taught me so much more. I love your simple ways, they remind me a lot of life as I was growing up in the 50’s in a small town. I know it’s not always perfect but I love the values that you have and how you pass those values to your children while still enjoying life. You have let me see behind those doors that I have wondered about for 38 years of visiting the back roads of Ohio. Thank you for that. I talk about your little son Zander all the time, he’s such a joy. I’m so anxious to meet his little sister soon. God Bless you and your family and keep posting!

I’m grateful for your honesty around putting boundaries in your life regarding social media. I don’t enjoy maintaining multiple accounts either & it really is looked down upon sometimes, unfortunately. Your perspective was refreshing. Also, The best advice our premarital counselor gave my husband and I was like you said, to never use the words always or never in disagreements; because it doesn’t give the other person a chance to improve. Something we try to be mindful of & has definitely helped our marriage.

Just a Huge shot out. My husband and I Love your channel. It's so nice to see good Christian people at the lord's works implanted in the u tube world. Congratulations on your new addition soon. God bless

Yes I think you are right on that keeping up with social media is far less important than being present with the face to face relationships right around us. We do not have unlimited time together and I doubt any of us will wish we'd spent more time on our phones/devices! Talking to myself 🙂

Glad that you are doing so well with your health. I was watching Fermenting Homestead & she has had a lot of "gut" problems that sounds a lot like yours. She was recommending a book called "Super Gut" by a William Davis, MD which I plan on getting.... She said that Dr Davis said people with Fibro actually have gut problems... so I want to check that out. Give Zander a big hug, he's going to be a great big brother in the future.

Wow. A jam packed Q&A! .... I love hearing your perspective on school and keeping things balanced as far as social media. Great thoughts. Thanks. Lol also love how you solve marriage conflict 🤣

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks! Yes, and I didn't get to half the deep questions lol. Not sure I'll get to cover them all or not.

@amberjames8971

2 жыл бұрын

Also, if you're looking for a tradition for Easter, I just purchased the Easter story nesting eggs. It is so cute and the book is spot on and has beautiful pictures and written like a poem ☺️ I decided I needed to do more for Easter this year too.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

@@amberjames8971 sounds cute! Yes I do need to get some traditions as well

Oh I've missed you and your family! I do not do Facebook - I found too much negativity there and unsubscribed for the third and last time. So excited for your little girl! I hope you continue KZread!

I enjoyed this Q&A.

I cant belive youre already in the final month! Im sure it hasnt felt as fast for you, but it seems like you just announced it. You are looking beautiful :) Can't wait to see the nursery reveal. Such a relief that the hospital is actually closer to you, it makes such a difference in the whole experience when you trust your care givers. Looking forward to warm weather/garden/baby/sibling content!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes other people's pregnancys always go fast! Lol. It's beginning to feel like forever here! Yes! Bring on the spring!!! Blessings to you!

Really enjoyed your question and answer video. You have a way with words.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awe 😌😌 Poor Xander .. He’s feeling terrible for his mishap 😢 .. Tell him that I’m sad that that happened all the while he was being such a big help. 💜💜 I liked your opinions about education and social media.. They come from a place of great wisdom.. Stay Blessed and Beautiful 😊

Congratulations on you’ subscribers Janine I have been a subscriber for nearly four years now as I only joined here on KZread that long ago and love watching you’re channel , hi all the way from you’re follower here in England 👋😊

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for being here since the beginning! So much appreciated!

Love how sensible you are. I have watched you and will watch you as long as you broadcast. Prayers for your babe and the delivery. Say “Hi”, to Zander!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Would love to see a farm/home/barn video❤️❤️❤️

Thoroughly enjoyed this video and was sad when it ended! I'm not going to say I know how hard it is to make videos because I don't but I could have listened to you for an hour or so! 😁 Can't say that for too many preachers I've listened to! 😲 I appreciate you and the hard work you do for us subscribers. Look forward to that little bundle of joy too!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!! I'll have more coming from this q&a. Thought I'd break it up to have a few extra videos over baby 👶 😀

You have a wonderful perspective on life and totally agree with you on the social media. I enjoy home life. Peace and quiet. I do not like conflicts. Thanks for all you do for these videos. I know just being a wife and mother is alot. I wish you many blessings. From Georgia

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Thank you for sharing.God bless you and your special family.

Love the Q&A’s. There was some great questions. I agree on many of your answers. Your very much of a honest n smart young lady. You are true to who you are n that’s why I love your channel n your family. I hope I don’t offend you but you don’t really need to do Instagram, do you? You have enough on your plate. Being a wife a mother, taking care of a home n all the duties that come with it. Soon you’ll be bringing home your sweet baby girl. You have your hands full doing what you love n then doing your Utube channel. I’ve heard it’s a lot of work to have one. It’s not like everyone thinks. You just don’t throw a video up n it’s done. So my feelings is go with your heart. We love you just as you are, I do. Can’t believe it won’t be long that you’ll be having your precious little girl in your arms. Time certainly does fly by. Your looking so beautiful n fresh. Prayers for you a speedy delivery, a healthy little one n you doing very well. I guess I have a problem too of rambling on. So sorry. Oh, before I go. I hope we’ll get to see the nursery you’ve finally finished. My prayers are with you. God bless you n family. ♥️♥️😊👍🙏

a lot of wisdom here!

I just love you and your family! You are very funny and relatable so you shouldn't wonder why your channel is thriving! Soooooo excited for baby 🥰

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So Happy to have you here!

I have so much respect for the boundaries you hold on not becoming consumed with every aspect of social media so you can have a big following. I admire your desire to invest in family even if that means you don’t have a huge instagram following. I love your videos! Thanks for all your work!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for being here!

I love your sense of humor! (Solving marital disputes.) 😂

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

😅

I'm very grateful I came along your channel a while back, been here for 3 of Xander's bdays remodeling and now this pregnancy has flied by fast seems you just reveled news yesterday🤩 I really enjoy everything you post, and what wonderful parents you both are, and Xander a joy to watch 😍😍sorry you won't go over due on second, a been baby girl sweetie!! I agree with a lot of social media I have WhatsApp and a group for family watch KZread when I have time but I don't like to social media to run our lives, I'm grateful you put this videos!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm honored to have you here for so long!

@sbellalopez9284

2 жыл бұрын

@@theMennoniteMom we are the blessed ones!

Love LOVE our Durango!! Perfect mom ride!!😉 can't wait to 'meet' your little one!! I hope everything goes smoothly and quick!!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

That are so nice! Thanks!

@crybebebunny

2 жыл бұрын

Not too quick. Things do tend to go quicker than the birth before.

COMPLETELY agree with the IG stories thing and social media in general! You took the words right out of my mouth! One of my biggest pet peeves is people over-sharing online in the sense of always “needing” to take pictures/videos to post. Being present and “in the moment” is something that’s not very common nowadays unfortunately. Nothing wrong with documenting moments of course. I like to take pictures of differ memories, but, 99% I don’t actually post any of it. I just have the memories for myself and my family. That’s the difference.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's Definitely a balancing act. But I'm with you, love documenting for the family. So prefer good old photo books to page thru rather than scrolling through online posts. So much more personal

Your Xander looks just like you!!

I can so relate with alone tine to recharge. May God bless you in the last stretch of your pregnancy, and also in the delivery.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Jeanine, I am a retired teacher and you are so right about the current public school systems ! I just found you awhile ago and wish we lived closer ( in TX ) . I know we could be great friends ! You and family are so happy !

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I'm sure we would be!!! 😊

Thank you for posting this! I’m struggling with creating content (and wanting my channel to grow) while also wishing I was OFF social media more. PS- we recently started attending a Mennonite church in our town even though we’re not Mennonite! It’s the most warm church I’ve ever been to!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you were welcomed warmly! Best wishes with finding Balance in social media!

@beckysbeautifulmess

2 жыл бұрын

@@theMennoniteMom Thank you!!!!!!

Congrats on reaching 50,000! Pretty scary what we read is going on in schools right now. Hope to God it is not really happening, but we can see from the news that history is definitely not taught the same and neither is math! Laugh at some of the parents comments about the new math. Passing kids along from grade to grade when they can't do the work is epidemic. Videos about the general knowledge of the younger generations seem to indicate kids definitely don't know as much as their parents did. Private school definitely seems like a good route. Wasn't up for the deep questions today so won't comment on those, but with God first, everything is well, even when you lose a dozen eggs or so! lol. God bless.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

I know. It makes me sad.. and all the new "teachings" being forced on thing students Even tho parents object is so sad

I live in the Baltimore, MD area and taught for 30 years in public and parochial schools. I attended public schools in the 50's and 60's. My daughter went to Catholic school. I have friends who have homeschooled their children. I am glad that you are evaluating all of the possibilities for Xander. Your private school has, I sure, the values that you want to instill in your children. Hope these next few weeks fly by and we can share in your joy very soon. God Bless.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for your impact on little ones. Teachers are a gift!

So many good things! 😇

Congratulations! Long overdue. As far as school I think it depends on the district for the most part. I do agree that I hear more and more the standards are falling. I went to private school and I believe you get a much education in private school. My daughter is considering home schooling her children as the private religious school in our area has closed unfortunately and she disagrees with some of the things being taught to children, even very young children.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I think homeschooling is a great option... and I admire any parent that takes it on for the well being of their children... I think she is wise with the things that are starting to be taught in schools nowadays.

@crybebebunny

2 жыл бұрын

My children that are currently in public schools, plan to send their children to Private Christian schools. They feel that, they are being forced to sign up for the current culture, and their values jeopardize for the sake of MmMmM. This is how it is now imagen how bad it will get. I tell them that, Joshua in the BIBLE had to deal with a culture without his family support. They say we have had to deal with this till 3 years ago. The little one at the same time. We have had a little time to protect our hearts. The little ones have not had that Grace of time. That coming from children who are only in 6th and 10th grades.

❤️ your video! Praying your labor/birth is an easy one! Yes to the marriage advice communication is key 😍

hi Janine - Im Scottish, 64 & catholic but very much love your channel & learning about your Mennonite culture and your life there on the farmland. your a wonderful Mum & Xander is a really beautiful boy & soul - you both are wonderful parents & it shows in your beautiful boy. cant wait for new baby - safe delivery. x

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! I'm honored to have you here 🙂

You are so kind love the videos

I enjoyed what you had to say about resolving marital conflict. My uncle married a wonderful Mennonite woman who has the most meek and quiet spirit. I can't imagine she has EVER raised her voice. She being the only Mennonite I've ever known I've always assumed all Mennonites were like her. I guess it's nice to know you all are a little more like the rest of us! LOL

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

😆 trust me... we be quite normal.

2nd hello im new here and I love your channel so far

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Honored to have you here!

This is very late, I'm new here. I love your channel, you are so genuine, honest & bubbly. I love listening to you. Now for beautiful little Xander, you are doing such a wonderful job! I so agree with your beliefs on raising children. If Xander had his own channel I would never miss a video. He is amazing, he has your bubbly personality, his sweet smile is contagious. He is smart with a big vocabulary. He is like you & looks like you. Nolan is so patient with Zander & helping him. 😊I love little boys, I'm not a weirdo creeper 😊. I'm a 65 year old grandmother that raised 3 boys, 2 girls. Can't wait to see baby girl.

@theMennoniteMom

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Honored to have you here 😀 yes Xander is our ray of sunshine. Keeps us hopping, too! 😆

That's such a lovely, comfy looking dress. You look blooming :)

Thanks for not doing the instagram stories, I really respect you for that

My son in laws b’day is 6th May and he’s nice people! I think that marriage can be tough (40yrs in and still not that much wiser!), and people change over the years and it’s a question of maybe changing with your partner. Mine can still irritate me beyond imagining, but can also still surprise me. Perhaps that’s a balance that works for us. My grandmother used to say ‘don’t let the sun go down on an argument’. 🙄

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's definitely a journey! 😊

Former educator here too. Your right. They pass and move on regardless if they understand or can read. A law passed of No Child left behind several years back I believe in my own opinion it has hurt our children. I can go on about the public schools but I won't. I am thankful no longer be teaching. However, I miss the kids. :)

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. yes, it's sad... I feel the education system is not what it used to be... I hope that will change again..

UPMC is top notch. We have it in Pittsburgh. God is with you. All will be well. ❤️

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

You are right about public school I have taught 22 plus years in public and it not good but I stay as a missionary work but it breaks my heart the condition of public schools. Taught elementary for 22 years and now high school. I gone home in tears because of the condition of the schools

Don’t you mean you’d like to have a “Rango”?!😂🥰 You are so right about public education. It has changed immensely since I was in school (I’m in my 60’s😩) We got a solid foundation of ‘readin, ‘writin and ‘rithmetic and were taught things at a younger age than today! Once the state and federal governments got involved in what and how things were to be taught, it all went downhill😢 My husband and I never have arguments only moments of “intense fellowship”😉😂 Great Q&A! God Bless🙏

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Intense fellowship 😅 that one I need to steal

I love your channel and enjoy seeing a peak into your life. Hard to believe you’re 35 weeks already! I used to think the sandwich method was so good and then I heard someone explain it differently that made me really think. They said if I came to you and said things like… you sing so beautifully, and your shirt really is your color, and then add but your hair is such a mess that I’d like to help you with it. What would I remember? I would totally forget the nice things cause negative things always stick out in our minds, that’s just how our brains work. Instead it was suggested to give a compliment and let them know you appreciate them, then later or even the next day bring the criticism of how they could improve. They will still be remembering the compliment and it will be fresh in their mind so that when the criticism comes it will be taken better. This person that was talking said they didn’t believe in the sandwich method. I’ve pondered that suggestion, and still am pondering it.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I will also be thinking on that. That is a good point

I agree with you about Instagram and Facebook and platforms like that. I don't have the time, nor do I want to share what I do every day. I don't have a Facebook or Instagram account and won't ever have one.

Congratulations 👏 ❤ I've been a subscriber for a long time.. I love your channel. We've had our baby's at catholic run hospital they are very nice here too.. our childern are in a private school as well and I would never change it. I'm old colony Mennonite from Alberta

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so honored you've been with us so long!

Your an awesome Mom

Just a tip for cleaning up the eggs that zander by mistake handled, take regular salt and pour it over the area! You won't believe how quickly it soaks up the egg and then u wipe it with a towel paper or rag.

WOW ! The baby is almost here!! So exciting!! I am asking for prayers, my mother just found out that she has kidney cancer and it is really hitting my family hard! I have always been a worrier and now I am a mess, this year I was going to look into having my other hip replaced because my pain is really bad and now with my Mom like this now I have to put my plans aside and be in pain a lot longer,so Please if you would Please pray! I would really appreciate that very much! We wanted to rent a cabin up at Prince Galitzen but now that has to be pushed back as well! I know God is with us and that helps me cope some. Hugs from Ephrata💓😘

@crybebebunny

2 жыл бұрын

You are such a Great Daughter. I am going through health issues that take my brain and my mom started with her just about 3 to 5 years before me. I feel that her children are all adults and she has done so very much for them. So they need to step up and help her. I have for the most part been on my own with my own family. I need to take care of myself because I still have young ones. My Mom always made it clear she wouldn't be there for me, so I don't feel the obligation. I am not a good daughter but, my own children claim that I am a good mom. That's they won't follow my example of a daughter because, I didn't follow my mom example of a mother to me. So I guess I got lucky with my children because they claim that they won't leave me.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry Roberta... I will pray. Such difficult times especially when you are dealing with hard health issues. Sending you lots of hugs and love! God is with you when when sometimes it feels so hopeless and difficult

@robertadunn1572

2 жыл бұрын

@@theMennoniteMom Thank You ,prayers are Always Welcomed for sure! Things like this keep you humble. God is in control and I need to keep that in mind every day! Hugs💓

Love your videos! You encourage me to be a better me! Thanks for sharing your life and God! Looking forward to baby girl 🤗🤗😇😋

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can't wait to meet her as well!

Here in North Tx, we have at least 9 superintendents resigning due to challenges of the past two years. That speaks volumes for public schools now. This is unheard of in my 64 years and I used to work in the school system. So if financially able, I would recommend private schools these days.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

That's too bad. Hopefully this can all bring about some needed change in schools.

I agree with you on the education! We pulled our kids out of a private Mennonite school, (for non-Mennonites: please do not confuse Christian with Mennonite) and now I homeschool our 3 kids, ages 14, 8 and 5. They are doing very, very well. We do school work for about 4 hours per day, and the rest of the day is free for anything that we want. Library trips, enjoying the outdoors, gardening (they each have their own), helping grandparents with farm chores, going to museums, etc...living life. We are using the ACE Curriculum, and my husband and I enforce an 80% passing mark. They have to have 80% to pass a quiz, test and the grade level. Our kids all have a GPA of 90% or higher for this year. Our 5 year old is almost finished first grade, and is a very fluent reader. She can read better than our 9 year old neighbor. Our 14 year old is in 8th grade, and his math is at a 12th grade public school level. Our 8 year old has just amazing reading comprehension skills, he came in at a grade 9 level. I find that most homeschooled kids that I know are years ahead of their peers that are enrolled in public school. We did public school for our first year, followed by a few years of homeschool, then a private Mennonite school for 5 years, and now homeschooling, and I can see us finishing grade 12 at home with all of them. That being said, though, I would still rather send them to a public school than a private Mennonite school. May I never make that mistake again! Private School DOES NOT mean it's a Christian school. Using a Christian curriculum does not mean its a Christian school. Adding Bible workbooks (like CLE) to the course load does not mean it's a Christian school... We do have many public school friends/family, and I'm not knocking the public school system, but you are 100% correct: the standards of the public school system are absolutely far too low. It's really sad, actually, because at the end of the day, its the kids' loss.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Seems you had a bad experience with a mennonite school. I'm sorry

I rejuvenate same as you ! I can spend a whole day alone and live every minute! There’s always something I’m waiting to get into and a few hobby’s I’d like to learn ! Edited to say , I think your being very wise in regards to social media ! It could be a personality trait too don’t you think ? Like I tend to throw my whole self into a task so can’t multitask very well .

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you're right. I think our is a personality trait. I'm with you, hate being interrupted

I haven't commented for a long time Jeanine but I would just like to say "You are a lovely lovely person in every way that matters". Warm wishes for the upcoming birth of your baby daughter. 🐾🌺

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind. Thank you!

Through my homeschool journey (my oldest is GRADUATING 😯) and my youngest will be in 8th grade, I have found many things that I have seen as more important and worthy to be focused upon, and I have used some of these things to be our electives and extracurricular things. Too many people graduate and do not know _ ... I know, because I didn't. I had to learn really quickly! I think this was a wonderful video and I really like these types, because I get to know you better. 😊 Aaaaaand Xander's egg dilemma was cute. (The interactions between you two...not dropping a basket full of eggs.)

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

I admire any mom that home schools! Hats off to you!

More animals👏🏻👏🏻. Shopping wears me out also!!😖

Thanks for the video, very blessed as my kids go to a private school run by Midwest mennonites. Such a interesting culture I have been thinking more and more on the Anabaptist way of life and what my future may hold as I am now regularly attending a Midwest church as well. I know you will have a great birth, my girls were easier than my boys for labour. 😊

I would love to see all your house. Was wondering how many rooms are downstairs and upstairs.

Wow, I didn’t know you had another KZread channel! I used to watch your gut healing KZread channel. I think it would be wise to post and update there and a link to this channel, because many of your subscribers were worried about you not posting for so long.

I homeschooled with , Christian Light Ed. For 3 years, then sent them to public school. My boys were a whole grade ahead of other students their age .

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing things like this. Glad that did well with it!!

I admit to being confused when I found you, a Mennonite, on KZread. Guess I have a lot to learn about the culture.

quiet clean house to re-charge - me too..!!

I don’t wear jewelry, very light natural makeup and until recent didn’t own perfume. Hubby signed me up for Scentbird and I love it! I’ve gotten three so far and wow! Why didn’t I treat myself before?? Go look, you’ve earned some yummy smells!!!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing!

I am in education and I agree with what you're saying and I would like to explain why public education has been such a failure. The No Child Left Behind is allowing children to progress to the next grade level even though they are not ready because the government only pays for one year per student and so to keep the student behind would cost the school too much money. I don't know what it is today but when I was working in another school in another state that school got $45 a day per student who was in class so if a student was absent they did not receive that Federal money. For each student that gets held back they do not receive the federal money because they are retaking the same class therefore the school does not qualify to collect money for that student so it is in their best interest financially to push the student along. The second major problem is society. Kids are now being raised where there's a lot of technology so they don't do homework and they're on their phones all day and after school and both parents are working or there's drug problems in the home so kids are not getting the home support that they used to when I was growing up. The teachers can do the best I can in the classroom but if a child is not turning in homework or doing their part at home with supportive parents a child does fall behind. When children missed a lot of school because of problems in the home this is another reason why the child fall so far behind. Some schools have hired extra help to work with these children and this has helped with a great deal of them to be able to succeed but we're still dealing with the problems in the home. If the child is not coming because his parents are in jail or on drugs we cannot help the student because he is not showing up to class. The kids who are on cast or above task do you have supportive families and do their homework and are respectful in the classroom. Now, on the other side of my concern with Mennonite or Amish teaching children from the home is that when they go out into the real world they are unable to find employment because they did not learn what was needed to get a job. If anyone has watched the show Breaking Amish you can see how embarrassed these kids are when they cannot answer basic questions like who the president of the United States was or even how to add or subtract math or drive a car. There needs to be an even balance between education whether it be taught in the home or in the school. I agree with teaching the children skills in the home but unfortunately in a job market that does not matter. Realistically if a child stays in the protected Mennonite or Amish community they will do fine but if they choose to leave they really struggle in the ability to find employment because of the lack of proper training that would get them a job. An example of this would be a Mennonite or Amish teacher would not be able to be a teacher outside of the community because they have not had the proper education that would be required. I see both sides of her concerns I would suggest if you found a private school where their children are getting a good well-rounded education is the best but to just believe that you can take a child out of school at the age of 15 and teach them at home life skills, this will only work as long as they stay within your community and will not work for them if they go out and find a job outside the community because there is no proof that they are properly trained or that they have had to education that is required. The school system is failing our children, I will not disagree with that but I think homeschooling also can fail our children for not getting the proper education they need to be successful and when applying for college there is no proof from a credited school that the student must have in order to enroll in a college. We are in hard times, I am grateful my children are raised and on their own and that the education was not such a failure to our students when they were being raised.

It's so interesting to hear your description of the sandwich method! In my culture that works totally different, and criticisms are not well received in a sandwich, we prefer direct criticism (kindly phrased of course, but in a direct way nonetheless). I guess to me a sandwich would feel very unclear; like: 'ohkay, so are you happy or do you have an issue?', and as a result would leave me second guessing and doubting their level of irritation (or simply not picking up their frustration at all). Compliments are better received separate as well, mixed with criticism compliments feel fake to us, like you just say it to make me feel better, without really meaning it. I did notice foreigners really struggling with this directness and you explaining your experience made me understand why a bit better :). Thank you!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Where are you from?

@catgeel264

2 жыл бұрын

@@theMennoniteMom I'm from the Netherlands. Of course not every one is like this, but on average I'd say we are brutally direct😅

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

@@catgeel264 😀 I like direct people over soft stepping people. Agree with you! I don't like the soft American offended culture... but I personally we should compliment our loved ones more than criticise. It just builds up a person.

@catgeel264

2 жыл бұрын

@@theMennoniteMom Oh, yes, totally agree! We should compliment as much as possible. You're totally right, it builds people up to the point they can be the best version of themselves.

You are looking stunning

In conflect Resolution, its called using "I messages". For example, I need the trash taken out now and I just can't do it. Also, it is necessary to keep calm and figure out who has the problem. If it's the other person, say "let me understand" and repeat what they just said. Then stay quiet to see if they expand on their thoughts.. if I have a problem, use I messages. The worst thing I can do is be defensive--it blocks communication. sometimes the person with the problem just wants to to be heard. Learned this in college as an education major.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

I attended private Mennonite school to 8th grade and then went and got my GED with very little studying, and that’s what a lot of Mennonites do. Usually an 8th grade education in our school is very similar to a high school education in public school.

@crazychicken4063

2 жыл бұрын

Call you share what the curriculum was your school used or or uses?

A lot of passing a child into the next grade is sometimes the parents saying "Junior is brilliant, you must be a bad teacher". I have friends who teach in public and private schools, and it's not one type of school vs the other.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Too many parents coddle their children and it doesn't benefit them at all. They don't get pushed to excel. Because parents think their child is perfect. I agree

You had such a problem last year with your stomach issues we are all sending you our best wishes getting through the pregnancy.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did! Thank you!!

I like when folks only post when they have something to say. Makes their videos more "valuable" to me lol

The 1st time I watched your channel it was “Your mother in law was coming over .” I loved it and been subscribed to your channel ever since. Congratulations on your 33 weeks . My God bless your family.

@onamuir4985

2 жыл бұрын

Me also!

@donnatorres7145

2 жыл бұрын

That's the first time I watched too, funny. Love your channel. Have a blessed evening 🙏❤

@sarafehr3164

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

😂 that video made my channel grow. For some reason youtube pushed it out! Lol. Thanks everyone!

@hildamclawhorm6305

2 жыл бұрын

Actually that was the first Mennonite Mom video I watched❤️

When I was in high school there were occupational classes by third year, so those not needing college for their occupation graduated with employable skills. Governor DeSantis just signed legislation to require occupational education in Florida high schools, as well as post high school, Community Colleges to provide occupational and technical employable training.

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! I wish we had more governors like him (:

When I was a little child we went to school in a very wealthy public school system, but after third grade , we moved into the city and attended a inner city public school. The school told our parents that we were more advanced for their school system so they skipped us a grade. That is a terrible thing to do to a child!!! The inner city school was actually very very crowded and was a very bad school.When I got to college I found out there was a lot that I was never taught. (And I was an honor roll student). I feel anyone who can afford a private school should send their kids to private school.

@crybebebunny

2 жыл бұрын

Even within the same district, there are extreme differences in good more affluent neighborhoods and poor ones. My college student only got thru 1/2 of the book in and AP history class and her friends at three other high schools had finished by May to be ready for the A P testing. She was not prepared for college beyond how smart she is, and that her GPA was within the top 5% at her high school. 😳

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Yes I can imagine the school district makes a huge difference

My 8 all went to public school,and they didn't teach true life education. They don't need all the different types of math,or 4 different types of biology classes. Unless,they're going to be in a field that needs that. They need true life lessons 💯.I have 3 nurses,2 military boys,a daughter construction worker, a high-school secretary (with a degree),and a stay at home mama.I don't understand why if you have a utube channel,why have an Instagram? It's basically the same content.Im with you on all levels!! Hugs from Missouri 🤗 ❤️. Awww poor Xander.Dont cry over broken eggs buddy!

@theMennoniteMom

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a talented tribe! Good for you, Mom!