Thursday, April 26, 2007
Why don't YOU homeschool?
When we first began homeschooling, we made the decision primarily for faith reasons. I wanted my children to have the Catholic education that I had in, say, second grade. Not to give my age away, but it was before many changes occurred in the Catholic Church as a result of Vatican II. It was back in the days when Catholic schools were run by those in religious orders, who had the interest of our souls at heart.
I can get into all of the reasons why we began homeschooling in another post, and someday I will, but today this question can easily be answered with another question -- "Why don't you?"
People still ask me this question today (why do you homeschool), and while I usually give a vague answer related to why we originally made the decision to homeschool, I actually wonder why anyone would even ask. Isn't there evidence, at least 20 times a day on the news, as to why parents need to take responsibility for their children's education.
Take THIS for example. And all I can say is that with what children can watch on MTV alone, why would anyone be surprised? The only parents who are actually able to take responsibility for their children's education are homeschoolers.
Those other children in that classroom are the ones who got the education that day!
HT to slightly crunchy Catholic
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I really admire homeschoolers -- I think it's great. But, it makes me sad to read that you're saying that I'm being irresponsible with my children's education because I don't homeschool (e.g. "The only people who actually take responsibility for their children's education are homeschoolers") because with all I do and have done in regards to their education, I feel anything but irresponsible.
ReplyDeleteMine are too young at the moment, but I would ultimately love to homeschool. It scares me a little, as I don't feel qualified, but ultimately my husband is completely against it. Why? Because he was homeschooled. He says it was the worst decision his parents ever made and he has felt an outcast his entire life. Whilst I can see where he's coming from surely this is a product of the way his parents did it... not all homeschooling. Interesting study though... how many children who were homeschooled would homeschool their own children?!
ReplyDeleteI guess I'll see how it pans out. At least in Ireland religion (Catholic) is a required subject up until confirmation (8th grade ish)
Angie,
ReplyDeleteI think you took me wrong. The article I linked said "The parents cannot be charged.'When the kids are at school, they relinquish all responsibility to the administration.' "
So how can you be responsible, when you relinquish all responsibility? There is a difference between being unable to be responsible and being irresponsible. I didn't use the word "irresponsible."
I know that there are different levels of education and not all would have the same result as this story, but, unfortunately in today's world, no one can really know what another child (not your own) has the potential to do.
Deb,
ReplyDeleteWere you shocked by the article? Can you see this happening in Ireland, or is it out of the question?
Shocked doesn't begin to describe it... my husband was appalled - still didn't change his mind though!
ReplyDeleteWhen we moved here we were a little naive and thought children would be more innocent here, but to be honest it's exactly the same as back in the states. Drinking is an even bigger problem... which is strange, because growing up in Europe it was never a problem as it wasn't a stigma, but here in Ireland it is a huge problem for teens... scary. It's really hard to know what to do. At least I have two more years to think about it!!!