I have a serious problem, and I’m seeking your input please #Nostr fam.

I’m a proud #dad of a 3-year-old princess.

But… in #Germany, the government mandates that she must attend state-approved #education.

Homeschooling? #Illegal.

If I refuse, I can be fined or even jailed for non-compliance.

Who truly owns a child’s education?

The parents or the state?

#Bitcoin is about #freedom and #self-sovereignty.

Shouldn’t that extend to how we raise and educate our children?

Would love to hear your thoughts as I literally don’t know what to do here…

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It's no different here in my country. What I can say is that you have to be very present in your daughter's life and teach her Christian values. By teaching the way, the truth and the life, she will be able to choose between right and wrong. you will have done your part and she will have the chance to choose eternal life. Salvation is individual and the enemy fights to win our souls into the lake of fire.

I agree with FreeYoda. Stay and comply or go somewhere else. Hard to be a good dad when you're incarcerated. You can teach her important things at home.

Fuck them and their high horse!

Absolutely teach your child over the State's agendas.

Do what must be done! This is your little one! They have no say in that matter!

I agree. Centralized education has failed us. LFG stronger together

That's the spirit! You're a good dad 🫂

I take the approach “in the world, but not of it”

If you’re under that kind of regime, send her to the state sanctioned school so that you can continue to be her father in person. Be “in the world” with her.

While also teaching her to be “not of it” teach her that even though you don’t agree with the regime, that you will not force her to do things that will separate you from her. Teach her that you would prefer her to choose self sovereignty, when it’s appropriate.

Just as you do not like the overreaching restrictions placed upon you by the state, you cannot place overreaching restrictions upon her as her father.

You must lead by example.

Those are strong and solid words. Thanks for sharing my friend, very valuable.

It's basically Jesus words.

Joh 17, 14-18.

Every Christ lives by the "in this world, but not from this world" idea.

My daughter is 2 years old, so I think of homeschooling too.

Almost any country will do. Some force you to teach your kids, but you can do it by yourself (like Austria and France). Others don't care at all.

Then there's always the possibility to do homebirth, so the state just doesn't know of your child.

No tax number, no school indoctrination, no conscription...

I just think centralized education has failed.

Of course. There where U.S. presidents that never went to school.

But Germans think they know it best.

But it's NOT about centralication or even education, it's about producing CONFORMITY and for 'THE GREATER GOOD'.

https://openjur.de/u/2466238.html

Move. Germany and much of Europe is becoming a failed state in more ways than one.

I think so too. Any recommendations? I like sun & beach and need a cork friendly state.

Tennessee or Florida. Good freedom first states.

I’m an educator. Stand on principle. If you refuse to do it, then don’t do it. Do what is best for your family. Can you afford to leave the country?

exit the country

99% of our problems with government comes from the fact that we don’t have private property, only private possession.

True words from a wise man. Doesn’t fix my current problem unfortunately

The only way to fix your problem with the German government would be to change jurisdiction and go where the master is more permissive regarding your child’s education.

I’m sure that if you search, you’ll find people who are worth it and will properly educate your daughter. Have faith; there’s no need to run away —just take your radar for a walk.

I feel you, fren.

I'm the dad of a 3 year old. It's hard to know what to do for the best. Everywhere seems to be turning to shit. I love Germany, but it's sad to see it get punished again and again.

Agreed brother. Sad but reality. We have to accept truth. I’m full of hope 🧡

We’re at the exact same point in our journey. Comply, trick or leave…

It’s crazy, isn’t it? I’ll decide for option „leave“. And you?

Nothing is decided yet, but the tendency to leave is growing. Only where to is still to be decided.

I think the trajectory for Germany and the expansion of Europe is bad. Besides I don't feel much connection anymore after the Covid nonsense.

Likewise. I feel you brother. 🧡

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I’m having the same problem here in Norway, if I refuse to send my kids to public school, the government will actually come and take my children away from me. There is so much in the curriculum that I disagree with and know is a flat out lie, the only choice I see is to leave the country.

This is so crazy, isn’t it? If I refuse, they’ll come, take my daughter, and put me in prison. Like wtf…. I’m going to leave as well. LFG Dezibel we got this 💪🏼. For our kids 🗽

Good luck slapping an exit tax on my 24 words mf! 👊🏽😎

😂😎👊🏼. Still waiting for my significant tax return from 23. once I got this in the bag and sold my house I’m out of here.