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MikeWaters · 03-07-2008, 01:30 AM

Parents who worry that there kids will be "destroyed" in public schools.

Why not have the attitude that by sending your kid to the school, your kid is going to be a positive influence and help others. You know, sort of like missionary work?

Homeschooling (I am talking about the ones that do it because they think their kids will be negtatively influenced) is about retreating. It's not about engaging the world. The counter argument they will offer is "they have plenty of time to engage the world as adults, but in the meantime we don't think it is a good idea for them to engage the world as children. Better that they do so after they are out of the home and out of our influence."

The inherent unbelief in the world is distressing and disappointing, and that is why I think the Brethren are quietly opposed to homeschooling.

03-07-2008, 01:30 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Homeschooling is believing the world cannot be redeemed Parents who worry that there kids will be "destroyed" in public schools. Why not have the attitude that by sending your kid to the school, your kid is going to be a positive influence and help others. You know, sort of like missionary work? Homeschooling (I am talking about the ones that do it because they think their kids will be negtatively influenced) is about retreating. It's not about engaging the world. The counter argument they will offer is "they have plenty of time to engage the world as adults, but in the meantime we don't think it is a good idea for them to engage the world as children. Better that they do so after they are out of the home and out of our influence." The inherent unbelief in the world is distressing and disappointing, and that is why I think the Brethren are quietly opposed to homeschooling.