PARENTING FREEDOM

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.: Freedom Quotes :.

In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free.
Psalm 118:5

I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
Psalm 119:32

I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
Psalm 119:45

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.
Luke 4:18-19

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:32

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36

Into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
Romans 8:21

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.
Galatians 5:13

Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
1 Corinthians 8:9

In him [Christ] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12

But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:25

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.
James 2:12

Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16

They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
2 Peter 2:19

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
Abraham Lincoln

"I freed thousands of slaves. I could have freed thousands more, if they had known they were slaves."
Harriet Tubman

"No one is free when others are oppressed."
Author Unknown

"Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry

"A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none, a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one."
Martin Luther
Freedom of a Christian

"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."
Pericles

"None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free."
Goethe

"So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish to tyrannize will do so; for tyrants are active and ardent, and will devote themselves in the name of any number of gods, religious and otherwise, to put shackles upon sleeping men."
Voltaire

"The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage."
Thucydides

"Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear."
George Orwell

"O, Lord, I want to be free, want to be free, Rainbow round my shoulder, wings on my feet."
Traditional spiritual

FREE FROM THE LAW

Free from the law, O happy condition,
Jesus has bled and there is remission,
Cursed by the law and bruised by the fall,
Grace hath redeemed us once for all.

Once for all, O sinner, receive it,
Once for all, O brother, believe it;
Cling to the cross, the burden will fall,
Christ hath redeemed us once for all.

Now we are free, there’s no condemnation,
Jesus provides a perfect salvation.
“Come unto Me,” O hear His sweet call,
Come, and He saves us once for all.

“Children of God,” O glorious calling,
Surely His grace will keep us from falling;
Passing from death to life at His call;
Blessèd salvation once for all.

HE SET ME FREE

My soul is filled with joy and gladness
Since Jesus came to me.
His love has banished all my sadness,
From sin I am set free.

He set me free, He set me free,
I was blind, but hallelujah, now I see!
I shall ne’er forget the day
When He washed my sins away,
And He set, He set me free.

The Comforter divine is dwelling
Within my soul today;
His love to others I am telling
Since Jesus came to stay.

The grace of Jesus hath abounded
For all my sins I see,
Salvation walls have me surrounded,
From sin I am set free.

GLORIOUS FREEDOM

Once I was bound by sin’s galling fetters;
Chained like a slave, I struggled in vain.
But I received a glorious freedom,
When Jesus broke my fetters in twain.

Glorious freedom! Wonderful freedom!
No more in chains of sin I repine!
Jesus the glorious Emancipator—
Now and forever He shall be mine.

Freedom from all the carnal affections;
Freedom from envy, hatred and strife;
Freedom from vain and worldly ambitions;
Freedom from all that saddened my life!

Freedom from pride and all sinful follies;
Freedom from love and glitter of gold;
Freedom from evil temper and anger;
Glorious freedom, rapture untold!

Freedom from fear with all of its torments;
Freedom from care with all of its pain;
Freedom in Christ, my blessèd Redeemer—
He Who has rent my fetters in twain.

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

School Violence

carol | March 13, 2010

Student Stabbed 16 Times With Steak Knife at Manhattan High School
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Victim-Reportedly-Stabbed-at-Queens-High-School–87471877.html

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Bullied and harassed at school? Sue them!

carol | March 10, 2010

Michigan school district ordered to pay $800,000
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/michigan_school_district_order.html

“A Michigan school district accused of not doing enough to prevent the harassment of a student has been ordered to pay $800,000…”

“The lawsuit said DP was the victim of bullying, starting in sixth grade in 2002…”

“District lawyer Timothy Mullins told the Detroit Free Press the verdict puts schools in the position of being held liable for student behavior…”

Edited to add:
Schoolgirl, 13, found hanged amid claims she was bullied because she was pretty
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1256869/Girl-13-hangs-amid-claims-bullied.html#ixzz0hnt7cr5X

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Promiscuity: “Coerced, Hurt and Used”

carol | March 10, 2010

U.S. herpes rates remain high – CDC
*1 in 6 Americans infected with herpes
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0923528620100309

World Cup Condoms: One BILLION Needed In South Africa
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/09/world-cup-condoms-one-bil_n_492160.html

Pope in Africa reaffirms “no condoms” against AIDS
* Pope insists on controversial anti-condom policy
* Says world economic crisis due to “deficit of ethics”
* Africa suffering “disproportionately” from global crisis
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLH936617._CH_.2400

“It (AIDS) cannot be overcome by the distribution of condoms. On the contrary, they increase the problem.” Pope Benedict

I want my child’s school to protect her – not send her home with a bag of condoms
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-443858/I-want-childs-school-protect–send-home-bag-condoms.html#ixzz0hmKQU2MM

“I do object to the condoms, which simply amount to a bagful of encouragement. If we’re talking traffic lights, they are a green light for under-age sex…”

“No one tells these girls that it can be confusing, that you can feel coerced, hurt and used.”

“No one tells them the heretical truth – that in all probability it will be no fun at all….”

The idea behind these types of sex education programs is to get the young girls familiar with condoms, etc. so their natural inhibitions will be broken down. They are taught that young girls are expected to behave in this way. Sexual promiscuity is “normalized.”

Category: Abortion, Family Planning, Population Control, Public School, Sex Education | No Comments »
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“6-Year-Old Suspended From School for Making Gun With Hand”

carol | March 6, 2010

Michigan 6-Year-Old Suspended From School for Making Gun With Hand
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,588183,00.html

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Marketing Condoms to 12-Year-Olds

carol | March 6, 2010

‘Extra Small’ Condoms for 12-Year-Old Boys Go on Sale
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0%2C2933%2C587980%2C00.html?test=latestnews

Category: Family Planning, Public School, Sex Education | No Comments »
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Glenn Beck on Indoctrinating Children

carol | March 5, 2010

GBS – March 05, 2010

Category: Homeschooling Controversy, Media Bias Exposed, Media Glenn Beck, Politics Barack Obama, Public School | 1 Comment »
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Reading to Children

carol | March 5, 2010

Reading to Kids a Crucial Tool in English Language Development
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100216142334.htm

“Children learning English ‘need someone to show them the letters, teach them the letter sounds, play with letter magnets on the fridge.’”

“‘We have found that in English, you need a rich home literacy environment. It’s absolutely necessary…’”

“‘In English, having someone read to you frequently as a child-explaining what the meaning of words are and playing around with the letters-makes a big difference as to whether you will become a good reader…’”

“‘Without that learning support and because of the inconsistencies of English orthography, English-speaking children run the risk of falling behind at least two years in terms of their reading skill when compared to children learning to read in languages with a direct relationship between letters and sounds…’”

“‘Reading to your children is vital, as is specific exercises and games to teach them letter names and sounds…’”

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Positive Academic Step in the Public Schools in the UK

carol | March 5, 2010

Primary school pupils to study algebra under Tory plans to curb dumbed-down education
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1254933/Primary-school-pupils-study-algebra-Tory-plans.html#ixzz0hJTEEDPb

“Primary school pupils will be tested on algebra and geometry under radical Conservative plans to restore rigour to the exam system and halt dumbing down.”

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Teachers spying on students at home

carol | February 19, 2010

Suit: Pa. school used webcams to spy on students
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_laptops_spying_on_students

“A suburban Philadelphia school district used the webcams in school-issued laptops to spy on students at home, potentially catching them and their families in compromising situations…”

It is in the CLASSROOM where the cameras need to be, so parents can watch their children as they interact with teachers and students.

Update:
Federal judge orders school district to stop spying on students
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/83383-federal-judge-orders-school-to-stop-spying-on-students

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No rights for you, parents in Hamilton, Ontario.

carol | February 17, 2010

Leaked Document: No Opt-Out for Children from Pro-Gay Classes in Ontario Schools
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/feb/10021508.html

“Public school children in Hamilton, Ontario will not be permitted to withdraw from classes that promote homosexuality, according to the Hamilton Mountain News. At the same time, according to a leaked document obtained by a local journalist, teachers are being instructed to tell parents who object to the curriculum that ‘this is not about parent rights.’”

Category: Homosexuality, Public School | 1 Comment »
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Internet replacing books?

carol | February 17, 2010

Fewer than half of children read fiction as books are abandoned for the internet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251610/Less-half-children.html#ixzz0flgJFrJs

“Less than half of children aged between nine and 14 read fiction more than once a month…”

“The findings showed that daily reading sessions boosted children’s scores in all areas, including knowledge and understanding of the world, as well as literacy and maths.”

“Children who were read to daily also outscored their classmates, on average, in assessments of their social, emotional, physical and creative development.”

Category: Books, Movies, Television, Homeschooling Academics, Public School | No Comments »
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All the Teachers Fired

carol | February 16, 2010

Unionized Rhode Island Teachers Refuse To Work 25 Minutes More Per Day, So Town Fires All Of Them
http://www.businessinsider.com/henry-blodget-unionized-rhode-island-teachers-refuse-to-work-25-minutes-more-per-day-so-town-fires-all-of-them-2010-2

“A school superintendent in Rhode Island is trying to fix an abysmally bad school system.”

“Her plan calls for teachers at a local high school to work 25 minutes longer per day, each lunch with students once in a while, and help with tutoring. The teachers’ union has refused to accept these apparently onerous demands.”

“The teachers at the high school make $70,000-$78,000, as compared to a median income in the town of $22,000. This exemplifies a nationwide trend in which public sector workers make far more than their private-sector counterparts (with better benefits)…”

“The school superintendent has responded to the union’s stubbornness by firing every teacher and administrator at the school.”

Unions… *sigh*

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