His complete article was very helpful, and one area that he mentioned in particular was about the preschool testing that is done for three and four year olds. He said that the testing for hours by strangers in a strange setting can get any child upset, yet the results of that testing can result in lifelong decisions for that child. Tom Hunsberger, who has taught special education in Maryland public schools for twenty years, told me that it was humanly impossible for him to meet the educational needs of the forty child caseload that he has. This is what I hear over and over again from good teachers who work in special education. They do not have the time or staff to meet the varied needs of the special-needs children.
Parents know their children better than anyone.
Parents can teach Biblical principles daily and implement them into the learning process. Parents can build a close relationship with their children so that they respect parental authority. Ellis could see that when he was in school fifty years ago, they were encouraging the children to question their parents authority. The only way a parent is going to know what their child is taught, is to do the teaching. With home education you can adapt the amount and speed to the needs and health of your child.