by Fran Eaton
A group called Consider Homeschooling says Christian parents have no business sending their children to public schools, especially since a California court just ruled that pro-homosexual curriculum can now be dictated in taxpayer-funded schools.
"Instead of the traditional 3 R's in California's public schools, children are learning Rebelliousness, Relativism, and an R-rated lifestyle," said Charles Lowers, Consider Homeschooling's founder.
"Christian parents have been misguided in thinking their children can be 'salt and light' in the public schools when in fact, the opposite has occurred. Public school is no place for innocent little kids. If they don't get molested by the John Karr's who are in the system, their minds and hearts will be molested by the curriculum."
Pretty strong language for a Christian. . .
However, some would say Mr. Lowers' words are justified, simply righteous indignation. Others would say homeschooling isn't for everyone and that the vast majority of churchgoing parents have no choice but to succumb to the public school system's curriculum.
For years, Illinois homeschooling leaders have said they really don't want just anyone to pull their kids out of the system, that if the movement grows without a support system, the quality of these families could diminish and homeschooling liberties could be threatened.
From my perspective, the more parents take responsibility for their children's training and education, the better off our nation will be. A spike in home schooling numbers would indeed be threatening to the public system as daily attendance decreased and the funds per pupil diminished. But as a result, real competition would ultimately produce a better and more effective education system.
Should Illinois homeschoolers encourage others to take their kids out of taxpayer-funded schools, or is it best for all if the home schooling movement remain in the 1 to 2 percent range of the school age population?
