Are You Raising A Homemaker?

I am! And, she's currently 13. Now, I am NOT doing it perfectly. I was raised in a feminist household and the biblical role model for me did not exist. So, our journey began late. BUT, we are meandering our way down the path that the Lord has for us.

Several months ago, our family went through a book study on Biblical Courtship. It was a great time to discuss our expectations with our children for their future mates, if God so chose one for them. But, we also discussed what would happen if He chose to wait. What happens if you do not get married right after graduation? Then what? Our belief is that Erin would stay at home with us. Society, even Christians, are constantly asking our children, "What do you want to do when you grow up?" Why is it that we get the strangest looks if and when we say, "Be a mom!" What's wrong with that? That's the only answer I want my daughter to give.

Can you be a "stay-at-home daughter" and work? I say YES! Erin wants to be a photographer. She is great at taking pictures! If we can hone those skills then there might be a future in that. She can still be a stay-at-home mom and be able to do that. It is doable.

The problem isn't with the job or the work. It's with the priorities. Where do you put your priority? No matter if you work outside the home or within, the priority has to be God, then family, then work. Period. Most employers do not understand this concept so we have to be discerning before we put on the "employee" hat. We must seek God's wisdom and guidance and choose the path that He would have us travel.

And, that path for our family is to raise a homemaker. A daughter who would first be her husband's helpmeet then one who's capable of cooking, cleaning, and taking care of all household duties.

I am writing this twofold. One is because this is truly what our family believes. Second because I would like to recommend to you this new site that I have found of great resource:
http://www.raisinghomemakers.com/

Please visit this website. They are a great resource! They are currently giving away a DVD entitled "The Return of the Daughters." It is about a family whose daughter stays at home. She is currently not married so she is still under the protection of her father and the family. What a concept! We see examples of this all over scripture. Daughters did not leave their home unless their were given by their fathers to their husbands. That's how our family will continue. And, I am glad to know, see, and hear about others.

It would be great to see the video. It would encourage our daughter and allow her to see that she is not the only one who would be living at home after the age of 18 or 20. That there are others out there who are just as weird as our family!