Barely Literate? How Christian Fundamentalist Homeschooling Hurts Kids.

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11. I am sorry, my brush strokes were way too broad

I did paint with broad strokes. However, in my defense I did say that the children would be restricted to the level of education of their parents. You and your friends are all highly educated and your children obviously benefit from your knowledge and expertize. They also benefit from the experience and critical thinking skills you are able to teach them.

My children and grandchildren had the same advantages yours had. I have a Ph.D. and my husband is ABD, Our daughter has a master's degree in education. Most of our friend have similar credentials and have at least master's degrees, if not Ph.Ds or Ed.Ds.

We chose to send our children to public school, for the education and socialization. As a psychologist I believe they really need the socialization and need to learn to mix with others both in school and in extra curricular activities.

You have to admit that the majority of children who are home schooled do not have the benefit of parents who have Ph.Ds. According to my research, totalitarian societies are not really interested in where the education takes place. They are more interested in controlling the curriculum.

That is what is so frightening about what is taking place in our country today. There are some very vocal groups that want to eliminate science, especially evolution, alter history that is taught, and rewrite the curriculum to suit their off the wall beliefs. Home schooling is one way they can propagate their ignorance.

By the way, Bravo! to you for the fine education you and your friends are providing.

Linda P. Erlich, Ph.D.