Comments on: Politician falsely accused of homeschooling

By: CircleReader

CircleReader — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:51:38 +0000

I'm thinking it would be the video equivalent of books like Nancy Lande's Homeschooling Patchwork of Days: Share a Day with 30 Homeschool Families, showcasing the values, diversity, engagement, and competence of homeschoolers. Some could be short & punchy, like the Mac/PC ads, highlighting particular values/advantages of homeschooling, but others could be more day-in-the-life interview style. The better (in terms of diversity and integrity) such a collection got, the more it would be a useful resource not only for politicians & administrators who want to know our community, but also for families considering homeschooling or wanting to communicate to their families & friends what homeschooling is all about. My YouTube experience is limited, but I'd be happy to collaborate on such a project!

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:06:32 +0000

Ooh! I love the idea. And it isn’t that hard to do. I have a channel, but all that is on it is a couple of gerbil videos and my 3yo drawing the winner for that binder.

By: CircleReader

CircleReader — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:56:07 +0000

Maybe we need to start an “I’m a homeschooler” campaign on YouTube, like the “I’m a PC” ads for the much-maligned Microsoft…

Heart of the Matter already has a beginning collection. Anyone want to set up a YouTube channel?

By: LeeAnn

LeeAnn — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:14:07 +0000

I wonder how this will play out. Definitely interesting!

By: Dana Hanley

Dana Hanley — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:38:15 +0000

There are even people on local and state boards of education who homeschool. It just seems odd that this is what they would go with. I know they are against homeschooling, but you’d think by now they’d realize that they aren’t really winning on that argument beyond the “accountability” thing that comes up now and again.

By: Cathy Nagle

Cathy Nagle — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:27:45 +0000

They better be careful making accusations such these. It could actually cause voters to find out more about *homeschooling* and may be counterproductive to their plight altogether. Homeschooling will continue to increase like it has been over the years. It’s not unusual for families of politicians to homeschool. C’mon NEA, get with the program, would you!

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:20:24 +0000

It is pretty funny, isn’t it? And I think the choices a politician makes for his own children can be relevant, but to be “accused” (especially falsely) of any particular choice? Weird.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:12:47 +0000

Well, draw me like a Peanuts character with a big HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! over my head! This line in the article really tickled me most, though: the ad “*falsely accused* Morgan of home schooling his children” — as if homeschooling were on a par with perjury or petty larceny.

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:51:37 +0000

On the other hand, he may get lots of votes from civic minded homeschoolers.

By: Mrs. C

Mrs. C — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:32:31 +0000

Ah! I met that reporter personally years ago! Small world.

Actually, I think it IS relevant when you’re voting for an education position whether the candidates use private or homeschool options. It would make the statement that the schools are so crappy, you wouldn’t want to send your own kid to them, but you’re willing to help try to make them better for others (and maybe your kid eventually.)

Wouldn’t bug me so much as being hypocritical if it were true. How many big-name politicians NEVER send their children to public schools? Oh, I mean in an area with an “average” or “low” income. They just don’t.