tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495065931245897039.post3447772190016683418..comments2024-02-27T15:47:47.923-05:00Comments on Principled Perspectives: Victory For Homeschoolers...Or Is It?principled perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502754865268315342noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495065931245897039.post-68570968083896121592008-08-30T10:29:00.000-04:002008-08-30T10:29:00.000-04:00As a homeschooler myself, Donna, (and Zemack's dau...As a homeschooler myself, Donna, (and Zemack's daughter) I would suggest that the vast majority of homeschoolers would NOT abuse the funds. Of course, there are a small minority that would, no doubt, prioritize things other than their children's education, but there are also plenty of public school teachers that are tenured and not held accountable for poor teaching and guiding in the classroom. Just because a few homeschoolers would not respect the privilege is no reason to deny the rest of us our right as parents to keep the money for our own children's education instead of being forced to fund public schools.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508025632249734480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495065931245897039.post-53342622220897671612008-08-25T20:59:00.000-04:002008-08-25T20:59:00.000-04:00Donna:I love the idea of homeschooling and very mu...Donna:<BR/><BR/><I>I love the idea of homeschooling and very much admire those who do it. I would love to see these families get a pro rata share of public school funds that each family would be responsible for…<BR/><BR/>My question to you is how this could be implemented to ensure the funds were treated responsibly? Who would be determining proper use of the funds vs. irresponsible use? Parents, like your children and myself would use those funds and much of our own but I see so much potential for abuse.</I> <BR/><BR/>First, I want to establish that I am not a proponent of home-schooling per se, but of a free market in education...i.e., of individual rights.<BR/><BR/>This is a very good question. It raises a number of fundamental issues, some of them implicit, that I want to delve into. Actually, the answer, at least in part, is addressed in this post and others. If you haven’t already, then read the links provided in this post.<BR/><BR/>I’m currently writing a response, but it is a bit long for the comments section. So, look for a blog post on the issues you raised in the near future.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your interest. Education is one of my key passions.principled perspectiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502754865268315342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495065931245897039.post-7221764039376371862008-08-23T09:10:00.000-04:002008-08-23T09:10:00.000-04:00I love the idea of homeschooling and very much adm...I love the idea of homeschooling and very much admire those who do it. I would love to see these families get a pro rata share of public school funds that each family would be responsible for. I think many more would seriously consider doing it if they had the financial backing to ensure the education they could provide their children was enriched with supplies, trips, and experiences that the extra dollars could provide. The homeschooling network would become so strong with all the wonderful, dedicated individual parents that would spend their days molding their children into educated, individual thinkers and teaching to their learning style versus the traditional learning style you find in school today. I think this is especially true of boys. Of course, I am generalizing here but I have noticed my sons learn much better in a hands on outdoor setting. They will listen to me read under a tree for hours..try the same thing in my living room and they are easily distracted. I digress....sorry! My question to you is how this could be implemented to ensure the funds were treated responsibly? Who would be determining proper use of the funds vs. irresponsible use?Parents, like your children and myself would use those funds and much of our own but I see so much potential for abuse. Our children will be competing for jobs with those from Asia and India in the future and I see homeschooling as possibly the best way to make our children competitive. Very interested in your thoughts...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371945641125795881noreply@blogger.com