Take Your Kid to Blog Day...

Up today is Emily's response to a question in her science book. Here is the question:

Galileo faced a very difficult decision in his life. He was convinced by science that the heliocentric system was correct. Nevertheless, his church said that it was wrong and threatened to throw him out of the church if he didn't recant his belief in the heliocentric system. Galileo, in obedience to his church, agreed to publicly recant his belief, even though he knew it was right. Did Galileo make the right choice, or should he have stayed true to his science and been thrown out of the church?

Emily's response, which she worked on for quite a while: "I do not think there is a right or wrong answer to this question. Different people have different ideas or beliefs. In my opinion, what Galileo did was right. He could have kept arguing and fighting the Roman Catholic Church, even though it would get him nowhere and he would be kicked out. Instead, he stopped protesting but he still collected data because he knew he was right, despite the negativity around him. His belief in God was so important to him, he stopped promoting the heliocentric system, even though he knew he was correct. It's really hard for me to give up on an idea, especially if I strongly believe I'm right. Imagine how it was for Galileo. He was scorned and mocked for having a different viewpoint than others. Yet his love for God and the church proved more important than anything, so he publicly recanted his belief in the heliocentric system! Galileo is a role model for me because of his determination and strength in difficult situations."


In addition, I will let them answer the questions from Jennifer's meme. Anna first:

Something I do well is art and math.

Something I'd like to improve on is cheerleading and learning about God.

My favorite food is mac and cheese, pizza and grapes.

Three words that best describe me are annoying, kind to others, and happy.

My happiest moment is when I went to Disney World.

The most important thing in my life now is my family and Jesus.

Were any of the answers surprising? I was surprised that she mentioned cheerleading. She took a cheerleading class at the Y a few years ago, but hasn't really done anything since. I'm not sure why she described herself as annoying. I don't think she is any more annoying than any other kid, although her sister might sometimes disagree. The rest of the answers don't really surprise me.

Now Emily:

Something I do well is English and acting.

Something I'd like to improve on is my attitude.

My favorite food is pizza, mint chocolate chip ice cream, and cucumbers.

Three words that best describe me are caring, outgoing, industrious.

My happiest moment is when I went to Alcatraz.

The most important thing in my life now is God, family and church.

I was a bit surprised that Emily said she needs to improve her attitude. Not that it isn't true at times (she is 12, after all), just that she admitted it! LOL I was also a bit surprised at her happiest moment. I figured she would have said when she was baptized last year, but I guess her mind was on a different track--probably because she heard her sister's answer.

So, that's it for our Take Your Kid to Blog Day. You can go over to Blest with sons to read what other kids are doing and saying.

Updated to add: When Emily read my response to her answers, she said, "Oh, I wish I had said that. That really is my happiest moment. I was just thinking about all the trips we've taken." So, consider her answer changed.