In an average month, I meet at least one person who is homeschooling their child.  I’m always tempted to ask about their reasoning, but I don’t, as it would bring up politics in at least 90% of cases, and I don’t like to alienate people by putting them on the defensive.

They probably know that homeschooling comes at a cost in terms of depriving the kid of the socialization that comes along with being surrounded with children their own age, but they believe they are protecting their kid from the multiplicity of dangers in public, and perhaps worse, private schools, starting with required vaccinations, then continuing into indoctrination into godlessness, socialism, science, and questioning the morality of America.

Obviously, as U.S. citizens, we have an extremely broad range of rights when it comes to how we raise our children.  If we keep them fed and get them medical treatment when required, we’re home free.

If I had any inclination whatsoever to challenge these people, I’d ask about their proficiency with history, writing, and math.  Even the common MAGA parent can teach his kid to read at a basic level and get through the multiplication tables, but how well is he equipped to take on geometry and the developments made by the Sumerians?

Clearly, such a discussion on this topic could get ugly very quickly.

Home Schooling Is a Bit Controversial