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8 Great Reasons To Study History With Your Kids This Year

History is a great window into the past. It allows us to peek into an era or time, often long ago, where our forefathers walked. Adding a deeper study of history to your child’s education will allow them to better relate to the people and cultures around them. It may even help them change the world! There are many other important reasons your child should learn history.

  1. History helps us understand the world.

Want to go on a great vacation? Perhaps even time travel? Study history! Learn about cultures and people from all over the world in your history studies. History allows us to understand how the world worked “way back then” and how it works even today.

  1. History is part of who we are.

History is not just the story of the past. It’s also the story of God and the entire human race. We study history to better understand our own origins and our own existence. Understanding history, especially from a biblical standpoint, will help us learn our roots and why God placed us to live in this unique time.

  1. History showcases different cultures.

Another great thing about studying history is the opportunity to learn about other cultures all over the globe. Studying culture in the context of history can be fun and exciting for kids and adults of all ages. From art to music, to food and religion … these are all part of a society’s culture that are fun to explore.

  1. History helps us understand change.

Change is often hard to embrace. Many changes are good, while others aren’t, or come with a hefty price. With a good knowledge of history, one can better spot changes in society over time. Knowing and understanding the past helps us make better decisions in the future as the need arises.

  1. History helps us discern wisely.

With change, comes the need for discernment. History is our window into the past and allows us to understand why people behave in a certain way during a certain time. This allows us to make better-informed decisions and judgments.

  1. History helps us become good citizens.

When we study history on a deeper level, we better see how to engage our own society and world – whether it is at a local, state, or national level. Knowledge of the past helps us shape our own societies and lives. This can only make us better citizens in the long run.

  1. History is interesting.

If you keep an open mind, you’ll find that history is actually very interesting! It can even be, dare I say…fun? But, if you reduce the study of history down to nothing but memorizing a list of dates, places, and names, you’ll be bored rather quickly. Make history as fun and engaging as possible for your children, offering hands-on activities to keep them excited about learning.

  1. History repeats itself.

It is often said that those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat the past. Studying history keeps us from making the same mistakes again. It is important to read and learn history so that people now and in the future make wiser choices and do not suffer from poor decisions.

History is another gift from God to teach his people …if we’ll only stop and take the time to listen and learn.

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