When I was young, my mother decided that she would send her children to Christian School. My sisters and I donned our uniforms with pride and worked our hardest to please our parents and teachers. After a few years, the expense became too much for my parents. They pulled us out of the private school and sent us off to the public school system.

Fast Forward: My sisters and I are now grown with children of our own. While my children are too young to begin school, my sisters' kids are older. I have learned so much from them.

The oldest child had a hyperactive disorder, ADHD. The public school system said that he could only attend if his parents had him medicated for the condition. A strong believer in discipline over drugs, she opted to homeschool. His behavior was fantastic at home, but he struggled with the education. He could not focus enough on his work and longed to be outside.

The next child has Autism. She is a high functioning child, but her parents feared her reaction to the public school system. She may get lost in the crowd. They chose to homeschool her. The child did not speak in words, but was a very talented artist. She expressed herself in drawings.

The third, fourth, and fifth children were from different parents. This sister chose to homeschool because she wanted them to have a Christian education without having to pay the high cost of tuition. These children did well with their studies, but were a bit shy and quiet.

The oldest child with ADHD failed one of his tests and my sister reluctantly put him into public school, one grade behind. She did not put him on medication. At the same time, she decided to put the Autistic child in public school, as well. The oldest, made friends and learned how to behave in a public setting by watching the other children. When he saw that his grades were the lowest in the class, he began to study. Now, he is in the top three students in his class.

The Autistic child had a very difficult time adjusting to all of the other children. While she does still keep to herself a bit, she has started to speak. In fact, she is the top student in her class, even if her social skills are lacking a bit due to her condition.

The other three children are now in a Christian school. They have all come out of their shells and are thriving in the new environment.

What is my point? Children need interaction with peers. It helps to mold them into productive members of society. It improves behavior, grades, and social skills. Christian homeschooling as a method of protection from the evils of the outside world does not help the child grasp reality. You can teach a child at home to have morals and values without depriving them of the knowledge of the world surrounding them. There are so many experiences a child will miss while being homeschooled.

Learn more about this author, Trikel.
Click here to send author comments or questions.

---

Add your voice

Know something about The case against Christian homeschooling?
We want to hear your view. Write now!