“The Golden Compass” and the Breaking of Children’s Wills

I cannot help but see a parallel between many of the children in The Golden Compass and homeschooled children like Hana Williams.

No Longer Wanted: Natalie’s Story

And somewhere along the line they stopped wanting the best for me and started needing me to be what they decided was best.

The Problem with the Pearls’ One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Tantrums

Every child is different. One child’s “tantrums” or “meltdowns” may look very different from those of another child.

A Quiverfull of Definitions

Attempts to describe this constellation of groups as “quiverfull” run into serious definitional problems.

Humane Child Training: Sarah’s Story

While my parents didn’t follow Pearl’s advice to the letter, I was raised in a household with a strong emphasis on obedience.

Blanket Training is About Adults, Not Children

“At its core, blanket training is not for children. It is for parents who desire their children’s spirits broken and their voices silenced.”

How Christian Homeschool Leaders Have Addressed Domestic Violence Isn’t Ok

What popular homeschool leaders have said about domestic violence might surprise you.

I Was an LDS Homeschooler: Tirzah’s Story, Part Two

“I can tell you, you new parents who are wondering if it’s worthwhile to ‘train up your child.’ Believe me, it’s not.”

I Was an LDS Homeschooler: Tirzah’s Story, Part One

“There really weren’t any LDS oriented curriculums. So my parents did what many Mormon homeschoolers did: they branched out.”

Hurts Me More Than You: Warbler and Laralyn’s Stories

“The moment I remember most vividly is when I was spanked for being afraid of the dark.”