Do you think it'll change...

I don't think he'll notice us; homeschooling is a state issue. He's got bigger fish to fry. Still, I'm trying to talk my husband into joining the HSLDA. I want to support them so they can stay on top of things for us.

 

Depends if the Dem's go after public schooling law stuff first which might affect us as a nation. Right now as someone mentioned in here the economy is first on the list hard to ignore. Texas is huge on homeschooling would be hard to take us down we would swarm the capital till it shook hehe



Sam

 

I personally am more concerned about losing my parental rights in general than specifically losing my right to homeschool. We are headed toward socialism, which is frightening.

 

I just joined HSLDA too...been thinking about it, but man...just feel like I need an umbrella.

PA is one of the most regulated states. I have to say, personally, I don't mind it...I like the accountability. BUT...if they were to start adding more regulations. EEEK.

 

I don't have any idea, but his commercial that talked about education sounded like we will begin PS while still in the womb. LOL

 

Autumn,

I don't think he'll have time to worry about it (at least not for awhile) and with his children in private school, how can he say that folks shouldn't have a "choice" in how they educate their kiddos. He has a choice and utilizes his by opting for private school. I don't think anyone is really interested in national/federal hs laws and HSLDA would be camped on the doorsteps of the White House and Congress if they started it (as well as a million homeschool families).

It's nice that HSLDA has a DC office to monitor issues though.

 

This is so scary. I am glad to live in a state with specific homeschool statutes that don't start at the womb

 

Great post.

 

On the other hand, Amy, homeschooling is a quick, easy "fix'. He can actually "do something about it" easily, unlike all those other things!

I doubt it will happen in the near future, but will if his overall agenda gains support. Homeschooling has too many "enemies". Think of that "distinguished" research professor that is considered an "expert" and testifies before courts, etc.

 

Can't start preschool in the womb if you have no value of the contents of the womb.

Dems are pretty much cradle to the grave involvement of government.

After really doing research on the parties, I actually think I'm more liberaterian?

Hmmmm....

 

My 10th grade civics teacher told our class there were 51 states in the US. At that point, I tuned out everything he said and learned just enough to pass the test, so I am very soft on the government structure.

I agree that it is easier to implement "standardized" HS regulations than implement a 0-to-5 education; cheaper, too. Of course, they are going to have to sit with me every day while I go thru their curriculum. I hope they enjoy it.

 

I definitely do not think we have anything to fear as far as Obama being against homeschooling.

In Chapter 5 of The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama writes that we should be guided by “Lincoln’s simple maxim: that we will do collectively, through our government, only those things we cannot do as well or at all individually and privately. In other words, we should be guided by what works.”

Also on page 344 of The Audacity of Hope (which I personally verify, since I have a copy), he writes: “none of these policies need discourage families from deciding to keep a parent at home…For some families, that may mean doing without certain material comforts. For others it may mean home schooling….Whatever the case may be, such decisions should be honored.” He also speaks of “the extraordinary emotional and financial contributions – the sacrifices and just plain hard work – of the stay-at-home mom.”