Comments on: Not Complaining About Florida Today

By: jubilee

jubilee — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:47:42 +0000

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By: kelli

kelli — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:39:33 +0000

This article states it pretty clearly. Thought you’d like to read it.

http://tinyurl.com/23sj7s

By: Laurel Wreath

Laurel Wreath — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:02:59 +0000

Amen.

By: Person(Also Known As Mommy)

Person(Also Known As Mommy) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:00:06 +0000

I find this absolutely unbelievable. How can ANYONE even START to believe that outlawing homeschool is Contitutional? Of course, that is assuming that people find the Constitution “valuable” and “relevant”-which so many people anymore seem not to.

My family and I are unschoolers so not only do we homeschool our children but we do not plan on administering or submitting them to any standardized tests, nor will we be keeping records of any kind. It’s a personal preferance thing, but our decisions wouldn’t change REGARDLESS of what the laws in our state or even our country are were or will be, because we believe that it is our Constitutional and God given right to educate our children as we see fit without the interference or regulation of the government.

Sorry, I’ll blog about this on my own page so stop monopolizing yours. Thanks for the heads up though

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:19:07 +0000

I don’t currently have children, but if/when I do, I’ve always been very curious about homeschooling and definitely would like to check it out when the time comes. And I agree with you, definitely a situation for the parents to decide, not the government, but the government is always sticking its nose where it isn’t wanted and doesn’t belong.

By: beth

beth — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:17:59 +0000

If you read the judge’s decision (HSLDA has a link to it) you will discover that the crux of the issue has nothing at all to do with what you and I consider education. That judge had no interest in the children’s academic program, or how they would score on tests etc.

What Judge cared about was that the parents were refusing to put their children in a situation that would allow their worldviews to be shaped by the CA Public Education people.

Read Judge’s arguments. It is absolutely incredible. It’s about the state having a more legitimate claim to the minds of children than their own parents do.

By: melanie

melanie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:10:07 +0000

Nothing to do about homeschooling…
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By: Cindy-Still His Girl

Cindy-Still His Girl — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:24:39 +0000

Did you see Gov. – well, I was going to spell his last name, but I can’t–

Governor Arnold S. had some good statements about it all; made me more hopeful!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:39:55 +0000

Hi DeeDee,

Remember me? It’s been so long since I’ve commented or even lurked around the blog world! I went and had a baby, so my time has pretty much been eaten up by this new person in my house! Plus, my work outside the house! Reading blogs has sadly fallen to the wayside.

Anyway, great post! I hadn’t heard about California’s ruling, but I’m going to go read about it now! Thanks for keeping us informed! As a public school teacher who loves her career, I am also a strong supporter of homeschooling! I have several friends who homeschool and I think they’re doing a fabulous job and their kids are getting an incredible education.

Ahhhhh, it’s so nice to be back. I’m going to go catch up on all your posts!

By: janet

janet — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:05:58 +0000

I love that you are bringing this out in the open yet you are so kind to the others of us who do send our children to public school. You are so right that each child is different. I appreciate your take on this.
My confession, I stopped reading another blog because of how she talked about public school. It made me feel like I was doing a disservice to my children by sending them there. I’m a mom who volunteers weekly to see the teacher and the children my son comes in contact with. I LOVE our little country school.
long post that is basically a thank you for knowing what is right for one may not be right for the other.