RE: RE: RE: RE: Home Schooling Alert

Steve Brenneis responds to Behethland B. Clark:

Well first, I know how good your Mom is because she taught two of my children. And second, I think she has an appreciation for home-schooling because of her work with home-bound kids.

The point is, though, does the state have the right to tell you how to educate your children? Even further, does the state have the right to tell you whether you must educate your children? I say no. I know home-school parents who have no business teaching anyone anything, but what right does the state have to stick its nose into that relationship?

Finally, I think what you see with regard to respect comes from the fact that people like your Mom are the exception rather than the rule in public education. Public education has reduced teaching to its lowest common denominator. She is a victim of guilt by association. If all education was private, teachers would be paid much more handsomely and would be held in much higher esteem. If you don't believe that, take a look at eighteenth century Europe and America for an example. It is the public education system that has reduced members of the teaching profession to little more than babysitters and janitors.