Because of their access to so many modes of communication, any attempt by me to hide them at home immediately comes undone. I realize there are not a multitude of African American homeschoolers in my neighborhood and many of my family members, who happen to be in the teaching profession, question my decision to teach my children at home. Many well meaning friends wonder when I will give in and send the kids back to a normal school setting. Here is where I feel the parents in this household have a lot of control and at the same time ,we can allow our children to be flexible about the when, how and where of learning. This is especially important for children being taught that they must be cautious about what they bring to the world.
Most people underestimate themselves in terms of the influence they have with their own children.
They assume that it is in the best interest of the child to be away from home for a minimum of six hours from age five until age 18. They assume that once the child reaches age 18 that they are ready to take on the world . They assume that other adults will better know what to do for their children and that it is important for children to feel good about themselves even though they can t read.or count. Many parents are realizing the dangers of their assumptions and preconceived notions about socialization when there is little that can be done to turn things around. You re not hearing from me that homeschooling is the answer to the world s problems.