[AnalogReigns]

As a man blessed with private Christian education, in college and graduate school at least...and a teacher in a private Christian school, I have to take umbrage with the homeschoolers’ mentality—which seems to assume parental education is the best education. While I agree with you that public education is a disaster and worse—turning the next generation into ignorant non-thinkers, easily manipulated by and for the State, that doesn’t mean its opposite—no schools at all—is best.

For Millennia God’s people have gone to school (Jesus and the Apostles likely did—through the Synagogues) almost always sponsored by the local Church. All of the Ivy league colleges in the USA, and the great medieval & renaissance universities of Europe were founded, funded, and facultied originally by and for...the Church.

Reading books, (or a Kindle) or video-lectures, or just being taught by your parents, in homeschooling....just is NOT the same as a good school. Of course many cannot afford a good Christian school...or none are available in your area, so I completely understand the need for homeschooling—as often it is the best education available. That still does not eliminate the truth that gifted and dedicated teachers can and do share their gifts and knowledge—and the BEST way to do that is in person—in a school.

Still I’ve seen homeschooled kids—brilliant in some areas, but ignorant in others...and who were unable to really relate with people not their close family and friends. Solid Christian schools—with knowledgeable and gifted teachers—and LOTS of parental involvement are—when possible—the best of both worlds, allowing safety and shared values—with conscientious teachers—but, also helping kids have a broader range of learning, and interaction with people not always just like themselves.

I really do not believe ANY device or method—will do away wit the need for a good, personal, education—in Christian schools.

[Discoshaman]

If you get a sec, go back and read my comment about co-op Christian schooling. We may agree more than you think. :)

[NoNAIS]

I really do not believe ANY device or method—will do away wit the need for a good, personal, education—in Christian schools.

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Interesting. However some of us don’t subscribe to insert “x” brand of Christianity and therefore don’t want that.

I’m always amazed at how the “Free” part of Freedom is frequently co-opted to support one’s concept is the only way.

[wintertime]

Still I’ve seen homeschooled kids—brilliant in some areas, but ignorant in others...and who were unable to really relate with people not their close family and friends.
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I've seen children who have been institutionalized for their schooling ( private and government) who were unable to relate with people....some even failed to relate to their parents and family.

In my opinion, the Prussian-model school ( private or government), should be a choice of last resort. It teaches children prison gang socialization. Thankfully, most humans are resilient, and most do overcome these dysfunctional coping strategies. Most do move on to learning the productive social skills that will bring them success with their spouses, bosses, co-workers, neighbors, friends, and relatives.

[GunRunner]

I really do not believe ANY device or method—will do away wit the need for a good, personal, education—in Christian schools.

Are "Christian" schools what makes Asians and Indians so much smarter than us?