But then… about a year ago, someone handed me a movie, IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America, and it changed me. It gave me a renewed passion and vigor, and while I still doubt myself from time to time, I no longer doubt our decision to homeschool.
A note from Gary, my husband, The Roughneck:
After watching our firstborn suffer through 6 months of Kindergarten, it became clear to me that there had to be a better way. Even after we began home schooling, I still wasn’t quite sure what the problem was with public schools, I only knew that our experience with an “exemplary” school system had been a dismal failure. The first time I watched “Indoctrination” it became clear to me why the system did not fit our family. It is a system designed not for the family or the child but is designed to promote the interests of the state above all. I ask you to watch this video with an open mind. If you do, I promise it will change forever the way you look at the big yellow bus coming toward your house.
So… our question is:
- Do you fall into doubts yourself in your homeschooling journey?
- Are you considering homeschooling but it is just too scary a thought to take that step?
- Are you simply a parent who has a child in the school system and want to know the history and motive of the NEA and the schools so that you can be better equipped? To better prepare and equip them each day they walk into the school building? To become a better confidante? To establish a better support system for your child(ren)?
I realize there are people who do not have a choice. Not everyone has the opportunity to homeschool. Though this documentary is controversial, we realize everything we do is by God’s amazing grace. He can use anything to bring up Godly men and women in a society that is not. He can bring up people who live for him in the midst of any situation (e.g., Daniel, Moses, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego). But… we feel this message is so important!
Watch the Indoctrination movie trailer (along with several additional video clips) to make sure it is something you want to see. You can purchase a DVD here. Also be sure to take a look at these free ebooks on education.