When Homeschoolers Turn Violent: Cylena Crawford

“When Homeschoolers Turn Violent” is a joint research project by Homeschoolers Anonymous and Homeschooling’s Invisible Children.

If I Could Wave a Magic Wand: Arachne’s Story

“If I could wave a magic wand and erase the past, I would. Trust me. In a heartbeat. I think about it over and over. What would I have been like if I’d had a decent education? If I hadn’t been abused and controlled by the people who had total power over me, where would I be?”

New Homeschool Parents, Be Wise: Shadowspring’s Thoughts

“New home school parents especially, be wise! Take notice! Don’t just listen to the home school salespeople trying to get you to be just like them… You are in a much better position than earlier home school parents, because you have the opportunity to inspect the fruits of the labors of home school parents who came before you.”

Crosspost: The Strongest Woman I Know

“She was the type of person who wouldn’t sit quiet if her kids were wrong, if her grandkids were hurt she would fight for them. She was my defender. I knew that if things got bad enough, I could run to her and trust her to protect me (not that I would have, but she was that kind of safe place).”

Why Is Calling for Homeschooling Reform Taboo?

“When individuals who attended public school talk about the negative experiences they had, point out that certain practices in public schools leave much to be desired, and call for improving the schools and reforming public education, they don’t face accusations of being anti-public school, of just being bitter…”

We Need Advocates: Philosophical Perspectives’s Story, Part One

“We are the poster children of the homeschooling movement. And yet, we suffered serious abuse and neglect.”