Why is Character Building even more important than academics?

Parents often get so caught up with the academic aspect of home education that they forget one to build character into their child. They read curriculum reviews, study the scopes and sequences, and attend workshops and curriculum fairs with the hope of developing a student that can hold his own and even excel in the world of academia. Some homeschool parents think,” Perhaps, if I can construct the perfect learning experience my child might be the next Einstein!” Yet I believe that we are overlooking the most important quality to make our children truly great…that is their character. Character building does not just happen! Godly Character isn’t acquired by osmosis or by hanging around the right people. It isn’t crafted by going to church regularly or even by memorizing Bible verses. Your child’s character has to be carefully constructed and cultivated purposefully in efforts of developing the godly character that will make your child truly great.