Something Nubian

By La Trecia Doyle-Thaxton @somethingnubian.com

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According to Google: A mission statement is a brief description of a company or nonprofit. A mission statement does not explain what a company/nonprofit does or how it does it. It attempts to succinctly explain why a company exists and what its purpose is.

So why are you homeschooling and what is your purpose?

Are you teaching the same thing in your home that is being taught in traditional schools?

The purpose of homeschooling is the freedom to teach as you see fit. Of course, the child must learn to read and write but how they learn to do so is entirely up to you as the parent. Keep in mind the goal is not to try to compete in showing who is the smartest but who is carrying out your purpose or what your mission is based on.

I was reading a post and found that most parents do not have a mission statement in mind or even know what it is. Most people believe it is how you operate or what you do but that is not the case. A mission statement is about why you exist and your purpose.

Some tell you what their focus is and not their purpose.

It is great to focus on specific subjects, but your purpose is not the subjects you are focused on, it is the values and principles you hope your children will emulate in life.

Not all of your children will have the same paths, but they will all have the same principles, and your mission statement includes your principles and values that will live with them forever, much longer than any subject they are taught.

When most people think of homeschooling, they think of people they see on t.v., those who have children that speak multiple languages and complete school by the age of 12, when in fact school is to keep children off the street and out of trouble. There is no reason why they should not finish school by age 12 because homeschoolers pick their own schedule and can take off when they choose or not. Therefore, the lessons that need to be taught will be.

When creating a mission statement start by writing your purpose in the form of questions. Once you have answered the questions you can create your statement from there.

Some questions that may be beneficial are:

1. What Are Your Core Values?
   • What are the fundamental beliefs and values that guide your family’s life and education?
2. What Are Your Educational Goals?
   • What specific educational outcomes do you want to achieve for your children through homeschooling?
3. How Do You Incorporate Spiritual and Emotional Growth?
   • Do you want to include spiritual practices in your homeschooling approach?
4. What Principles Do You Follow?
   • Are there specific philosophical or cultural principles that you want to integrate into your homeschooling?
5. What Is Your Vision for the Future?
   • How do you envision preparing your children for the future?
6. How Do You Honor Ancestral Heritage?
   • Do you want to incorporate ancestral traditions or teachings into your homeschooling curriculum?
7. What Is Your Approach to Problem-Solving?
   • How will you teach your children to approach problems with love, empathy, and a solution-oriented mindset?
8. What Is the Overall Purpose of Your Homeschool?
   • What is the ultimate goal or purpose of your homeschooling journey?

A mission statement is important so that you will never forget the reason you started (your why) and that your children will know what is expected of them and the directions they should follow.

There are times when things may get off balance and you question what you are doing and that is when the mission statement would make the most sense as you will be reminded of why you decided or what the children are being homeschooled for.

Once you and your family have created a mission statement print it and hang it up where everyone in the family can read it.

In our home, we recite the 42 Ideals of Maat as affirmations almost daily but we rarely read our mission statement which is just as important. Just as affirmations disrupt negative thoughts, a mission statement can affect your actions as well.

Our mission statement is:

At our homeschool, we are guided by the sacred principles of Ma’at, the balance and harmony of the ancient Egyptians. We believe in the power of chakra balancing to nurture the spiritual and emotional growth of our family.

Our mission is to cultivate self-sufficiency, not only in practical skills but also in the mastery of one’s inner self. We seek truth, not just for our own sake, but as a path to prosperity and abundance.

In honor of our ancestors, we strive to learn from their wisdom and carry forward their legacies. We approach problems with love, understanding that empathy and compassion are powerful tools for transformation.

We set healthy boundaries to protect our well-being and create a safe space for growth and learning. Our homeschool is a sanctuary of growth, where we honor our heritage, embrace balance, and thrive in truth, all while preparing for a future of self-sufficiency and abundance.

We have yet to name our home school which is as important as a statement. We will be determining the name and reprinting for aesthetics and focus soon.

I hope this helps someone who is planning to homeschool or needs a mission statement and wants to have more focus in their process.

Sending you positive energy