Look, there is no denying that there are problems in our education system. There are bad teachers, there are bad curriculum designers, and there are bad schools/school districts. Unions protect bad teachers and most school districts are too top heavy, with more money being spent on administrators than in the classroom.
I entered this conversation because I don’t believe that they are “factories” producing “mindless” adults who can’t think for themselves and are being coerced to “conform” and that they are drillling out the curiosity of our children.
Homeschooling is a great option for many families, and many of my friends do it. I also know of many families who can’t, or don’t know how, to properly educate their children.
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