| And What About Socialization? |
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We are often accused of isolating our children and denying them the opportunity to mix with people of different backgrounds. And how many people who live in the wealthier, white, Union Grove community discussed in the column would be quick to join in such accusations? |
| But What About The Prom? |
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Sure, we're all sick to death of that "What about socialization?" question, but at least there's some substance to the query, a genuine concern behind it. I want to talk about that other question, one that came up several times in the years I fielded questions about homeschooling at information nights. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Frequently asked questions concerning homeschooling in Texas. |
| Home Schools are Private Schools in Texas-For Now |
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Homeschoolers asking for special consideration as homeschoolers shouldn't be surprised when they're treated as something other than private schools in Texas. |
| Homeschoolers Misinforming Homescoolers |
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It’s bad enough that public school officials give out bad information on homeschooling requirements such as requesting to view potential homeschoolers’ curriculum. What’s worst is when a homeschool organization contributes to the misinformation. |
| Is it legal? |
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What you need to do to legally homeschool in Texas. |
| No Thank You, We Don't Believe in Socialization |
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can't believe I am writing an article about socialization, The word makes my skin crawl. As homeschoolers, we are often accosted by people who assume that since we're homeschooling, our kids won't be "socialized." The word has become such a catch phrase that it has entirely lost any meaning. |
| Top Websites on Homeschooling Legality in Texas |
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These websites are provide you with information on the legal aspects of homeschooling. They list relevant education code, legislation, and court cases as well as the basic steps to start homeschooling in Texas. |
| Youth Curfews are a Bad Idea whose Lime has Come |
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MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA. A 16-year-old en route to a fast-food restaurant is stopped and questioned five times, by five different police officers. Two homeschooled brothers are stopped 20 times as they walk to and from special classes. A 22-year-old woman is questioned twice, once by a plain-clothes officer and once by an officer in uniform, as she tries to use a public telephone. An especially young-looking high school graduate is questioned on at least 10 occasions. Yet none of these people have committed a crime. |
