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Old 03-14-09, 11:46 AM   #8
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However, not going deep into the intricacies of divorces, I just point out that it is a valid point that homescholling is only acceptable if it gives children the same level of practical competence regarding basic skills (math, reading, writing) and scientific education like the regular school curriculum. Where there is a risk of sectarianism and religious dogma putting the kids' future at risk by replacing the regular curriculum with ideologc fantasizing and sectarian brainwashing, it is unacceptable and the state as I understand him has the obligation the protect the children from their irresponsible parents, like the state also would move the children out of a family where sexual abuse is a risk or drug threatens their immediate basic wellbeing and threatens their chances for their life's future as well.

I am not against homeschooling in principal, but against the abuse of it. I also want the obligation that homeschooled children must face the same exams and qualifications (supervisied by state's authority) like children in ordinary schools. Only on this basis, any form of diplomas, notes etc make sense. Else problem in the future are preprogrammed.

Children are the weakest, the most vulnerable, the most dependant factor in the social formula. Their interest and future perspective must be understood to be the top priority in any cases of disputes, whether it be about homeschooling or divorce. Even ideologic drives of parents have to step back here. Children's wellbeing rules first (at least that's how it should be in court decisions - if it really is always like this, is something different).
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