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By: JA Hirsch

JA Hirsch — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:16:37 +0000

I have been homeschooling my teenager since middle school. My wife and I decided that the “public schools” had done enough damage.

For those that read this and have fears, erase everything you will hear, everything you were spoon fed, just everything. Now, teach your child the way that is best for them - at the pace that is best for them - with interests geared for them.

By: Headingtowardhomeschooling

Headingtowardhomeschooling — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:45:06 +0000

Excellent article - I live in a place where they just took away our rights to let our kids learn our second official language in early years, and have additionally made it MANDATORY for them to be immersed in that language in grade 5 (imagine learning math, science, social studies, etc in grade 5 immersed in a new language. Insane!) My son’s entering kindergarten this September, and that year will be it for him in public schools.

By: Scott M.

Scott M. — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:01:36 +0000

This is exactly why we need to get rid of public schools. they’re an unnecessary hassle. Trying to decide what’s “politically correct” and crap. Life should be treated as if there’s no government. you are given your GOD-GIVEN RIGHTS AND THATS IT!!! Don’t believe in God? You still have rights that no one can take away. Its an individuals responsibility to take care of them self, and not the governments. That’s the reason why I predict that every government in existence will eventually become Communist. Because of morons like the person with that comment.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:21:38 +0000

Wow! But I’m not really surprised. And for those of you afraid to home school - don’t be. Need some inspiration, read The Call to Brilliance by Resa Steindel Brown. It really inspired me.

Kat’s last blog post..A New Direction - The Quest to Find Your Passion

By: Elissa

Elissa — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:26:56 +0000

Well, i have both the experience of home school and public school. I believe that children of all ages who are in home schooling, should take at least a year or two in a public school. that way they wont lack the social skills they will need in the future. Also, who ever said that kids in home school are taught by parents or teacher that come to your house. I you myself as an example because, i teach myself. I do not rely on a teacher or my parents, but assume responsibility myself.

By: Little Tykes

Little Tykes — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:37:31 +0000

I just hope one day that people may one day accept that homeschooling is an acceptable form of education. The amount of haters out there some days gets me down, especially when they are from your own family! Little Tykes's last blog post..Top 5 ways to teach your children respect of things

By: Noelle

Noelle — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:33:18 +0000

I would just like both sides (public schoolers and home schoolers) to admit that the other has some value along with its mistakes. If homeschooling and public schooling could learn to work side-by-side maybe the school districts would be less crowded so teachers could better educate their students, and parents lacking certain teaching skills could employ the service of certified teachers to supplement their curriculum.

By: Jason McLaughlin

Jason McLaughlin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:31:11 +0000

Ugh. If this is a sincere comment, I pine for the loss of rationality in the word that made such a comment sincere. If this is a satirical comment, I pine for the world which makes that point of view worth satirizing.
Jason McLaughlin’s last blog post..What the Hell is Philosophy?

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:18:30 +0000

Is it just me, or does anyone else suspect the quote in question is intended to be satirical?

I can’t believe anyone would in all seriousness say “As if these children were actually their responsibility from birth to adulthood. Don’t they realize these are the people’s children, the state’s responsibility.” It has to be satire.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:17:20 +0000

Wow, I have been homeschooled practically my whole life and now that I am 20 years old, in college, and fully aware of how the public school system operates I must say that I AM SO GLAD that my mom never viewed me as “the states responsibility”. Everyday I am more disgusted with how immature, irrational, and selfish most public school graduates can be.

Through homeschooling I have learned responsibility for my own actions, logical thinking skills, a self-less attitude, respect for authority, a deeper relationship with Christ and how to chose my friends wisely. I feel that anyone that finds these values to be in any way harmful to society should evacuate the country immediately.

I mean, Excuse me for knowing how to carry a decent intelligent conversation when I was 6. I thought that was a good thing! I guess I should have advised the school system before attempting such a great feet at a young age because apparently they know me better than the woman that gave birth to me. Sorry for the confusion “Mr School Officials”. :p Ha Ha!

In Conclusion, WHOEVER wrote that IS A GENIUS! I believe that homeschoolers and their parents have a certain sense of sarcasm towards everyday life. I think it would be a bit boring without it.

HOORAY FOR NON-CONFORMITY!!!!

By: Walter Jeffries

Walter Jeffries — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:17:39 +0000

Not sarcasm at all. I question authority - Actively engaging our minds is the difference between faith and science. Likewise we teach our kids to question and think things through. The current political race is providing all sorts of fodder for discussion at our house. And yes, government doesn’t like people who question as opposed to mindlessly following the rules and regulations.

Fortunately government is also schizo and rarely knows what the left hand is doing. It is not so much who is in power that matters but rather that nobody has to much power. It’s a fundamental base concept in the original design of our government. Vote for a divided house.

By: eighmie

eighmie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:56:45 +0000

I think the above comment is sarcasm.

As to the person who suggests that Homeschoolers should be required to test their children in some state mandated regulated thing, i disagree. If I wanted to teach my children how to pass the Iowa Test of whatever, I may as well put them in school. And as to the people who were homeschooled you met, I am most certain I could find an equal or greater number of publicly educated individuals who are IMHO “questionable in their abilities.” I’m sure you could as well if you looked hard enough.

I want my children to be engaged mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. I don’t want them to be shuffled and warehoused everyday. I don’t want to be told that their exuberance needs Ritalin or that their sadness needs an anti-depressant to make them another “brick in the wall”

eighmie’s last blog post..An Unfinished Woman

By: Walter Jeffries

Walter Jeffries — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:07:47 +0000

Oops… We taught our kids to question authority… especially if it is the government. We be bad!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:10:32 +0000

I’ll tell you who I think I am. I am a very strong woman and mother who happens to know that she can do a better job with her kids than the school system did with her. I am a mother who takes responsibility for my kids rather than complain the state did them wrong when they end up in jail, or worse. That’s who I think I am.

Who does the writer think they are to question my authority as a parent?

Great post!

Andrea’s last blog post..I just joined a new generation of homeschoolers