Just Wanted To Share.

I was sent this email and wanted to pass it on to my readers. It gives a little insight into the lives of me and my family and our decision to home educate.

The myths and misconceptions about home education are numerous and pernicious. I personally do not choose to use the term 'homeschool,' as what we do has nothing whatever to do with the institutionalized mob mentality pablum that masquerades as education in the public school system. We are home educators, and our children are educated in the home setting as were the majority of our great thinkers and leaders in history. Our children range in ability from average to far above average, but all understand that 'school' is a misnomer and is not applicable to real life. School is a season in the lives of most Americans; we don't believe in school, but in learning... and learning is for a lifetime. Critical thinking, logic, researching deeply into subjects, following rabbit trails of thought and exploring various points of view are what we teach. The public training system simply spoon feeds information and requires that it be regurgitated on the next test, after which it can be safely forgotten.

Those who are willing to continue this system into adulthood are the ones who believe the myths regarding home education that are propagated as fact in the media and academia. Both of these groups have a vested interest in a society of blind birds with open mouths who will accept without question the declamations given to them; it provides job security and a continuation of their bubble of self-importance.

Home educators, by and large, are NOT strange anti-social people living in compounds and handling snakes. Their children are capable of a wide range of social interactions, with all age groups. They have friends, and hobbies; they play sports, sing in choral groups, play instruments, create art, volunteer in the community, and often work part-time as they get older, all while continuing the learning process that will help them become good employees, good bosses, good neighbors, good parents, and good citizens.

We have run into resistance from well-meaning family and deep-seated antipathy from members of the teaching establishments who worry about keeping their jobs. Pouring more and more money into a system that is progressively deteriorating and finishing with an inferior product is no way to go. As parents, we knew that it was our responsibility to do better for our children. We have done so by educating our children at home, and preparing them well for a successful life as well-informed and active citizens.