How many atheists would home school? How many Christians would homeschool?

Question

Why would you or do you consider home school? We home school and we do so for religious reasons as well as the fact that I feel I can provide a better more rounded education for my sons. I am wondering what others feel about this and would do.

Actually there are many anti-Christian references in text books. Also personally I don't like the way certain topics are discussed such as "Heather Has Two Mommies." and the fact that "Condoms" are promoted in some schools. It is our job to protect our children until they have reached sufficient age and reason to understand. That is just my personal belief. "Render to Caeser that which is Caeser's" My kids not Caeser's.

My children play with kids in the neighborhod, attend Mass, and are in Boy Scouts, along with a very large extended family.Not all socialization is positive.

Those who say "Parents are not qualified to teach" should remember. The parents teach their child first. To talk, to walk, to eat, to pray, and many of us to read.

Answer 1

Well lets see; violence in public schools; drugs in public schools; gangs in publics school; lack of moral ethics in public school; rude abusive children because parents could careless about being parents now days; students that talk back to teachers in the most vulgar ways you can think of....oh yes public schools sound like a real fun place to raise a criminal...you do the math...and then think about obedient children who actually respect their parents...Wow...that is what you can get in homeschooling.

Answer 2

We started homeschooling our children for "religious reasons". Now I have 7 children and my wife homeschools them because they get a better education and more individualized instruction then they would otherwise get in a public or private school for that matter. From my point of view, I was HS'd for 3 months during a NYC public school strike in the early 70's. My mom who is now dead said she wished she could do it full time because it appeared I was learning much more.
My eldest got the highest SAT in a three county area and he is now at PHC. My other children are doing almost as well academically but I don't expect them to be as driven as a firstborn is. You go for it and don't look back. It will be the best and at the same time the worst thing you can do, it is a way of life that drastically changes your perceptions of everything and everyone around you. Your parents may freak out completely. Your neighbor could call you into child protective services and you'd get that knock on the door. The Superintendent of the school could become jealous for the money that your children represent to the district and make things difficult for you. Other parents in the community will look at you funny because you have "left the school" or don't feel their children are good enough for your children. A lot is at stake here. I'm not trying to dissuade you but I am asking you to carefully reflect on the issue at hand. HS'ing isn't for everyone and unless your husband is willing to chip in and help, your marriage and your family will suffer. Contact http://www.hslda.org and see if there is an organization in your area that you can associate with. Spend the $100 to become a member and review the curriculums at a book fair or online at http://www.aop.com . We use Switched on Schoolhouse so I will shamelessly plug them here. Best wishes in your decision.

Answer 3

So there's only two types of people in the world, Christians and atheists? Riiiiiiight....

I wanted to homeschool once for purely educational reasons. I think the people that take their kids out of school for 'religious reasons' are kooks who just want to brainwash their spawn.

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"Also personally I don't like the way certain topics are discussed such as "Heather Has Two Mommies." and the fact that "Condoms" are promoted in some schools. It is our job to protect our children until they have reached sufficient age and reason to understand."

So you want to isolate them from reality? OK then, but don't come crying to me when it's your 15 year old daughter and not mine that's gotten knocked up, because yours didn't learn about condoms and mine did.

Answer 4

How are you doing it for religious reasons? By keeping them away from the non converted???? I do believe in God but the only reason I would home school my children is for educational purposes. We really shouldn't be putting ourselves on pedestals, dont you think? Explain why you have chosen this path a little more in depth and you may reieve a better answer.


Okay, obviously a touchy issue with you..., what about how the bible talks about to daughters being impregnated by their father?, ring any bells? You know what?, if you want your children to grow up in a naive, sheltered world, that's entirely up to you, but just keep in mind, that in doing this your're not allowing your children to have the right to choose. It may come back years down the track where your judging and ignorance about the REAL world, not your safe, happy, protected, and naive little home, will come back and bite you. Good luck, I think you need it.

Answer 5

When I eventually adopt children they will go to public school. I got a very good education in the public school system so there is no reason to think that the children I adopt won't.

Also, I don't know about your state, but in mine when you home school you don't just get free reign. There are standards and tests that have to be passed by the local and state boards of education. Also you get a what is basically a syllabus of what has to be taught in order for them to pass the standardized testing.

Answer 6

I don't like the idea of homeschooling. I think that children need the kind of peer socialization that public/private school brings and I really find it difficult to believe that a parent can give their child a well rounded and full education at home - especially if you are doing it for religious reasons. I too am a Christian however, schooling at home in the name of religion tends to be born out of tunnel visioned view of the world on the part of the parent. Unless you are well versed in several languages, excel at mathematics, are a history major, have a degree in physics, psychology, and biology, and excel in art and music to boot, I just don't see it working out as an ideal situation. I really think that the parent's narrowmindedness and lack of education would do a diservice to the child.

Answer 7

I am a Christian, and I would homeschool. My kids who are grown now were ecucated in the public schools, and it was hard enough for them in the seventies and eighties. Ever since the Columbine shootings, my grandkids have been homeschooled.
You are right, you can provide a more rounded education for your boys. Not only that, you can allow them to learn at their own pace, and set your own hours. They will be taught by someone who loves them and is genuinely concerned for their education...not by an overworked underpaid teacher who really doesn't give a hoot about what happens to them once she gets them on the bus home.

Answer 8

i was homeschooled for the past three years i LOVED it! school only took 2 and 1/2 hours and i had more friends when i was homeschooled than in public schools my parents taught me my school, principles, and Christian morals. I wasn't around people that would influence me in drugs, sex or anything i should be i think it is a GREAT thing. i graduted a year early because i think i got a better education than i would in a public school. i am going to college and going to sell insurance so i think homeschool helped me focus on my school and not all the peer pressure. And i still had more friends than before.

Answer 9

I'm preparing to home school our kids. The secular education is sickening and there is no way I will allow my children to learn that trash. I am not saying all of it is bad but with the trend it is going, my wife and I agree our children will not witness this. The education agency wants to promote their agenda without the parents knowing what is going on.
God gave me the priviledge and the authority to raise my kids, not the government. They will have to shoot me dead otherwise.

Answer 10

Lol... As for abode training i think of that's a solid factor yet I do have self assurance that the youngsters must be uncovered to greater infants their very very own age. i do no longer think of the intelligence of a toddler differs in case you're abode schooled or no longer, it relies upon on the guy being taught. in case you elect to examine then you definitely will study. i think of that's a solid thought via fact it cuts out the undesirable problems with college inclusive of truancy and peer stress for drugs, smoking etc.