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November 21, 2006, 10:59 am PST
 Quote From: mammato4boys Yet I will repeatedly state that ALL schooling must be subject to close monitoring and scrutiny of implemented standards set by the National Govt.
For without standards, how can one truly understand their progressive potential?
I don't like the idea of national government monitoring at all.
1. The national government makes silly laws which aren't working for the public schools. Why inflict them on homeschools? 2. Homeschools in most states are considered private schools. Private schools are excluded from government intervention. 3. The government does not know what is best for my child.
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What if the government began monitoring all parental activity for the "best interests of the child" would you agree? By this I mean, if the foster care system decided to implement rules and regulations and expecting you to not only follow these regulations but expected you to report your results. Keep in mind that if the foster care system is not completely pleased they will attempt to remove your children from your family home and insert them into the foster care system for the "good of the child". Oh sure, we would have some parents who more than likely could use some serious parenting help. But, does that give the government the right to rule over all families to search out the bad apples? While I can agree that governments are subject to error. I don't not feel that the laws are "silly" at all. Certainly there is a need for revaluation and improvement within the public school system.
I didn't realize that Private Schools are excluded from govt. intervention. Again, that is a mistake IMO.
The government likely doesn't know whats best for any child.......yet they must protect all children and their rights is what I'm saying.
What if the government began monitoring all parental activity for the "best interests of the child" would you agree?
I would agree.
As far as the whole Foster Care scenario you implied about, I can't see that happening. Yet I am grateful that there are laws and agencies in place (albeit not perfect ) in order to protect children.
I do not feel that there is a poster on this board that isn't fully competent in raising their children in an extraordinary fashion. My point is that I feel strongly that there must be some form of accountability and standards that access the quality of education every child receives.
In a democracy it is up to the government to ensure the highest quality of education for our children. Particularly ensuring that *some* parents that do not have the children's best interests at heart aren't able to abuse a child.
I hope that you can better understand my point of view. I am not against homeschooling, I am only concerned for the rights of the children.
Fredi
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