This is what happens when you give the state too much power. Here's the article. You'd expect as much from Germany, but the same trend is unfolding in California where a court recently declared homeschooling illegal unless conducted by a state-licensed, state-approved educator. The implication is that parents do not have a right to educate their own children (as instructed by Scripture) but must surrender them to government schools for indoctrination into a humanistic worldview. You could have a Ph.D. in mathematics or history but would still not be qualified to instruct your children.
There are between 2 and 3 million homeshcoolers in America, the vast majority of which are being taught by Christian parents. This terrifies many people: teachers unions, atheists, socialists. So be prepared for more attacks as homeschooling gains popularity. The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has done a good job over the years of protecting homeschooling on a state-by-state basis. They deserve more support. And our legislators and judges need to be constantly reminded that our government was created to protect individual liberty, not usurp it.
There are between 2 and 3 million homeshcoolers in America, the vast majority of which are being taught by Christian parents. This terrifies many people: teachers unions, atheists, socialists. So be prepared for more attacks as homeschooling gains popularity. The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has done a good job over the years of protecting homeschooling on a state-by-state basis. They deserve more support. And our legislators and judges need to be constantly reminded that our government was created to protect individual liberty, not usurp it.
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"This is what happens when you give the state too much power."
What a great first sentence! Yes, that's the problem. So, why are so many Christian groups like Focus on the Family and Family Research Council pushing for bigger government? Seems odd that they advocate a federal nanny-state but then profess surprise when it's used against them.
Anyway, I dugg this because I agree that we want smaller, less intrusive government. I just hope homeschoolers will decide that it's in their best interest to advocate for the same thing.
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