12/1/03  Notes:  Use this but add the HOMEschool thingy again. Put something in here regarding"

 Transforming Your Children Into Spiritual Champions - Press Release on Barna's latest research and book regarding discipleship of children. Barna says the research not only changed his own views, but also clarifies why churches struggle to have significance in our culture.

This research combined with the HISWAYs.ORG`s website articles & references & bibliography should say to Christian parents, who want spiritually healthy Christian children, that they should (in order of priority based on preceived quality)

1. Homeschool their children (at least until age 14, minimum);  or

2. Pay for private Christian school education (at least until age 14, minimum); and/or

3. Have a daily family Bible reading or study until the kids leave home.

   Parents should consider taking extra care to take extra time to schedule extra (at home, family) events to develop extra discipleship to take advantage of "the reason for the season" (= Jesus) at this most significant time in their child's spiritual growth.
 

5. School Holiday Cards:

A five year plan: Give every teacher and administrator in the district/ building/ school or class a card.  Or, start with every teacher and administrator in your church, SS class or club etc..  This is a good teacher support activity by individual parents or by churches. (An excellent way to encourage your teachers, administrators and school board members about religions holidays in public schools.)