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Homeschooling (Remastered)

Homeschooling (Remastered)

CR101 Radio - Podcast Network · R.J. Rushdoony

January 15, 202658m 20s

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Rushdoony, Blumenfeld, and Otto Scott argue that homeschooling works so well because it’s essentially one-on-one tutoring: parents know their children, can hold them accountable, and can move faster without the time-wasting and peer-driven dynamics of institutional schooling. They say homeschoolers tend to become strong readers, good conversationalists, and adult-oriented, while public schools prioritize socialization and conformity.

They also stress that homeschooling strengthens families and even improves parents, since teaching pushes adults to keep learning. Legally and politically, they warn that the education establishment will try to regulate or restrict homeschooling, so parents must organize and defend their rights. Their conclusion: Christian schools and homeschools cultivate a more independent, capable generation with real leadership potential.