Is This a Discussion?: Sarah Jones Says No

As we all try to make homeschooling better, are we having an open discussion? Sarah Jones says no, Lana Hope says yes.

Setting the Boundaries

“The Christian patriarchy movement grooms young women for abuse, consciously or not, by brainwashing them into compliance and encouraging them to forgo developing skills necessary for independent lives. There is a very clear power imbalance present, even in relationships between adults of the same age, because of an overwhelming emphasis on male dominion.”

They’ve Got The Fear

“I was 20 when someone tried to exorcise me. Specifically, she intended to set me free from depression, and somehow she thought laying her hands on my head in public, without prior warning, and praying the ‘depressed spirit’ out of me would improve my outlook on life.”

Michael Farris’ Strange Allies

“These concerns make for some strange bedfellows, as a close examination of [Michael Farris’] ParentalRights.org’s list of allied organizations reveals. Allies include AbleChild, an anti-psychiatry organization affiliated with the Church of Scientology, and Glenn Beck’s Black Robe Regiment.”

Why You Need To Know About David Barton

“This is why, as a veteran of homeschooling and private Christian education, I had to reteach myself history. It’d how I made it to graduate school without ever sitting through a basic lesson in evolutionary theory. If that disturbs you, I urge you to educate yourself about David Barton and his version of America.”

The Beginning of a Conversation: Sarah Jones’ Thoughts

“I reject the belief that my current progressive views are derived from mere rebellion, as many current homeschoolers like to assert. Those of us who object to the movement do so for valid reasons, and I hope that this Daily Beast article marks the beginning of a critical national conversation.”