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Teens and Disrespect

Michelle Cheplic describes the ultimate act of disrespect in Revenge of the kid. In the article she discusses the story of a teen who attempted to auction off his mom’s naked and provocative photos in revenge for being forced to clean the garage as punishment. While I can think of a few more disrespectful things a child can do to a parent, this is definitely in the top 10. Yes, teens, and kids in general, are vindictive. But, you can head them off and prevent them from using their evil genius against you if you take steps early on. I … Continue reading →

Homeschooling cover for child abuse and sexual exploitation?

Who comes up with this stuff? At the head of homeschooling headlines today is an article out of the UK entitled Home schooling ‘could be a cover for child abuse and sexual exploitation’. My problem is not that some people feel this way, but that some people will try to convince others of this drivel. Here are some of the items presented in this article: In some extreme cases, home education could be used as a cover for abuse. We cannot allow this to happen and are committed to doing all we can to help ensure children are safe, wherever … Continue reading →

New Jersey Legislature Turns on Homeschoolers

As of right now, and for quite some time New Jersey has the state where all homeschoolers wish they lived. There have been NO homeschool regulations in that state and the only laws written on paper, are more about what you need to do If someone accuses you of educational abuse. Read: Homeschooling in New Jersey Recently, two members of New Jersey’s State Assembly have introduced a bill the following: They propose that parents: 1) Be given a deadline to register with their local school; 2) Turn in an outline of educational objectives by subject; 3) Certify that children have … Continue reading →

Comparing Homeschool Abuse to General Childhood Abuse

“HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) ― A Harford County child starves to death, leaving a senator to wonder if the state should be checking in on the welfare of children who are schooled at home.” I see a headline similar to this about 4 times a year. A parent who happens to homeschool their children or who claims to be homeschooling their children does the unthinkable. Instead of the tragedy being addressed for what it is, however, it is used to vilify homeschooling as a whole. What is interesting is that when abuse happens outside of homeschooling it is addressed as … Continue reading →

Indiana Registers Dropouts as Homeschoolers

In an apparent effort to lower the high school dropout rate in Indiana, school districts have decided that no one will be allowed to drop out. Instead, those no longer willing or able to complete their studies must register as homeschoolers. These families are not being told that registering as a homeschooler is a voluntary decision. They are essentially being forced to “homeschool”. The person who thought up this little scheme must be very proud of him/herself. Not only have the school districts “fixed their numbers” by refusing to record these dropouts as what they are, but they have also … Continue reading →

Publicly Educated and Can’t Research

This is not a tirade against the public school system so if you’re looking for something to bash public schools you’ve come to the wrong place. However, this is about one sadly researched article ironically entitled “Homeschooling Researched” by Katie Criss. In it, Miss Criss explains why she is against homeschooling with her research. On a side note, I contemplated not responding to this. After all, I’m not obligated to read, comment on, or even think about poor arguments or badly written essays. Then I thought about parents who were on the fence about homeschooling, I thought about the poor … Continue reading →

More Arguments About Regulating Homeschoolers

Yesterday I wrote about a very sad case in Washington D.C. where a mother murdered her children. They were being “homeschooled” and now there is somewhat of an ‘outcry’ because there are no regulations that watch over homeschoolers in Washington D.C. Today, I thought I’d devote some time to arguments I’ve heard about regulating homeschoolers and my answer to them. Regulating homeschoolers will prevent abuse and neglect. If those kids were in school someone would’ve noticed. This simply isn’t true. It’s a sad fact that kids slip through the cracks all the time. Sometimes after the fact, people come forward … Continue reading →

Ask a Homeschooling Blogger: Why Are You So Against Government Involvement Part 2

Note: As I have explained in my previous blog this morning, I have received an e-mail that I think articulates the opinions of many who do not home school and don’t understand why those of us who do might see government intervention as a bad thing. I generally ignore these letters because they are often riddled with poor language and have clearly not been thought out. For the original question in part, please see the first blog. This is a continuation of my response. Those Who “Claim to Homeschool” Every so often, we hear of a news story about a … Continue reading →

The Homeschooling Blog Week in Review: September 3 to September 10

As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been an absentee blogger. Our schedule has changed for the fall and adjusting always takes some time. Nonetheless, if you’re behind in your home school reading, I have a whole bunch of great blogs for you. So grab your cup of coffee, sit down, and start reading! September 3 Will Homeschooling Regulations Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect? Opponents to home schooling will often to point to the few but very tragic cases where parents have kept their kids home from school in order to hide abuse that is going on in the home. Some say … Continue reading →

Do Homeschoolers Need Regulations to Tell Them What to Teach?

For the past few days I’ve been talking about whether or not homeschoolers need more regulations. I have to be honest and say that this question always cracks me up a little. The thought that all common sense goes out the window when we decide to homeschool floors me. I don’t need the state to help know how to dress my children appropriately for the weather, I don’t need the state to tell me how to feed my kids, I don’t need the state to help me figure out how to teach colors, or numbers or anything like that but … Continue reading →