MistyAlina
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I am not wishing to bring up an already discussed topic; however wanted to say something in regards to homeschooling. I homeschool my 12 year old. He is an Independent Studies student. We do not necessarily follow a specific curriculum; however follow his interests. He does receive instruction in core areas where we would expect to see progress, such as math. Most colleges and even universities, except a handful and if the student pursues civil service, do not require a high school diploma or GED. This is why there is a precedence in the homeschooling community of having students dual enrolled. Meaning they are continuing there high school instruction, while also taking courses at a local college, as well. I understand the desire to place homeschooling as the reason no one noticed the plight of these children; however most homeschool families do not live a life of complete solitude. I agree, somewhere society failed these children. It just makes me extremely uncomfortable to place that onus on the homeschooling community. Aside from obvious health issues, traditional schooled students and their families could and probably do hide just as much from their educators.
Calling for home checks for every homeschool family and verification beyond what we are already required to provide, seems excessive. Some of it feels very torch and pitchfork, for lack of better words.
What happened to these children is atrocious. With each detail read, I am horrified and feel sick for what they experienced. It makes me kiss and hug mine a little closer. I know we all want to pinpoint where the world failed them...unfortunately its the hardest answer we can imagine hearing. Their parents failed them.
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Calling for home checks for every homeschool family and verification beyond what we are already required to provide, seems excessive. Some of it feels very torch and pitchfork, for lack of better words.
What happened to these children is atrocious. With each detail read, I am horrified and feel sick for what they experienced. It makes me kiss and hug mine a little closer. I know we all want to pinpoint where the world failed them...unfortunately its the hardest answer we can imagine hearing. Their parents failed them.
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