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.

Sorry, Michael Pearl, But These Fireworks Are Calling You Out: Lisa Joy’s Thoughts

“Michael Pearl’s recent post reminds me of Bill Gothard, Doug Phillips, and the like. Excellent sales technique — create a problem, then conveniently offer a solution the customer can buy to solve that problem. When that doesn’t work, encourage them to buy more solutions.”

Hana Williams Abuse and Murder Trial Ongoing

“Hana Williams had been adopted from Ethiopia in 2008 by a conservative Christian homeschooling couple who followed the child training methods of Michael and Debi Pearl. Her trial is currently taking place, including testimony from some of the children’s seven biological children and Hanna’s adopted Ethiopian brother.”

I Was An Abusive Homeschooling Mother: Jane Doe’s Story

“I was an abusive homeschooling mother. I can’t change that fact by writing about it. I’m hoping to raise awareness about the higher potential for abuse in a family that homeschooling makes possible and the dangers of the Pearl child raising methods by speaking out about it, as one who has first hand experience.”