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As we draw closer to the Christmas season, it will become easier and easier to get swept up in the commercialism which has become so closely associated with the event. Instead of thinking about the incarnation of Christ, the most powerful being in all of existence, lowering Himself to the form of a helpless baby, we instead think of costly presents and holiday movies. 

As parents, it is up to us to be the counter-influence in our children’s lives. When everyone else is focusing on what new gaming system they want, it is up to us to remind our children of the true meaning of Christmas: Christ Jesus. 

How can we go about doing this?

When we picture holiday breaks, it’s easy to picture the idealistic vision of a welcoming, happy family gathering together in love and fellowship. Sadly, this picture does not encapsulate every family in America, and there are many children who view holiday breaks as a time of difficulty and stress. 

In this week’s article, we at Emmanuel Lutheran School, a private Christian school in Asheville, NC, would like to offer a glimpse into both what can make holiday breaks difficult for students, as well as what we can do to make it better.

As the holidays drift ever and ever closer, many students struggle to maintain pace in completing their academic assignments. For some students, as the homework begins to feel overwhelming, they start to gain a certain amount of fatigue commonly referred to as academic “burnout.” 

Burnout in the academic sphere refers to students experiencing the loss of energy needed to continue with their studies. Binghamton University defines burnout as, "Academic burnout can be defined as a negative emotional, physical and mental reaction to prolonged periods of study that results in exhaustion, frustration, lack of motivation and reduced ability in school." 

With all this being noted, the question to ask is, “How do we help prevent burnout?”

Have you wondered what the difference is between private and public schools? Maybe you’re asking yourself what the benefits are of putting your child in a Christian private school. Well, here in the western part of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, we are here to answer your questions. At Emmanuel Lutheran School, we care about you and your child! 

We understand how important this decision is and want to help you make the best decision for your family.