Firstly, I believe you are my new favorite person, congrats, or something...
(October 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm)The_Germans_are_coming Wrote: Why is "homeschooling" legal in the United states?Because Americans want freedom of religion. Being able to teach your kids nonsense is your unalienable right as an American.
(October 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm)The_Germans_are_coming Wrote: Dont you see the potential danger of indoctrination lurcking in that practice?I certainly do, as do many others. But to the fundamentalists it's the reverse. They view it as "protecting" their kids from the lies and blasphemy of the outside world.
(October 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm)The_Germans_are_coming Wrote: How can one expect to get a job when he or she is tought nonsence from such a young stage?If the parents just stick to the bible, then your future career prospects are fucked. If your parents still teach you actual knowledge, well then your chances are pretty good. I knew a guy at college who was home-schooled. He was socially very awkward, but a very bright and intelligent guy. In his case, I'm sure he got a decent job somewhere.
(October 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm)The_Germans_are_coming Wrote: Is the notorious bible belt a "parallel-sociaty"?Yes. Yes it is. Lived there for 12 years, have only been back 2 or 3 times (for obligatory family visits), wouldn't go back.
(October 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm)The_Germans_are_coming Wrote: No offence wtf is wrong with you?Me, personally?? Lots, but not in relation to our shared views on homeschooling.
(October 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm)The_Germans_are_coming Wrote: Can you justify this practise?Nope. I cannot and will not justify it, save for a few exceptions... For instance, I know a family that lives in DC (the public schools are crazy... a lot of poor teachers, violent, failing infrastructure, etc.). They didn't want to move out of DC to the suburbs, so they homeschool. The mom stays home and teaches the kids, but she has a law degree (is educated enough to teach her kids well) and isn't religious (kids won't be indoctrinated).
