Dobson: Homeschool Ruling Strikes at Heart, Soul of Families

jlc »

Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:55 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

I work in the mental health field with children and adolescents. My daughter is in Kindergarten this year. After what I see on a daily basis come through my office (I do intakes of new clients) I am absolutely fearful to have my children attend public school. At least beyond grade school. Public schools are very dangerous and uncertain these days. My wife and I are considering homeschooling. She doesn't feel she will have the patience to do it, but it's still an open discussion.
I don't understand how a state can control how we raise our children if they are safe, being taken care of, and having their educational requirements met. I'm sure there are plenty of children that are homeschooled that attend college (I have not researched this area at all), and being raised with good family values, lead great adult lives.
I have heard several people, including family, say that our kids will need socializing. I feel that if we keep them engaged in other activities they will be able to have social interaction with more appropriate peers than what is available in most public schools these days.