This is as almost as a big of an issue as choosing not to vaccinate your children. I mean you can't even make a decision on what should be put in your and your children's bodies it makes you think twice if we are truly free. Even though many people had sideeffects.
It makes you think twice about things. Today's education only teaches children how to memorize and not how to critically think for themselves and make their own conclusions. Plus a lot of information I have been taught in schools is now incorrect and outdated. It sure makes you think how much information which is taught today is going to be proven wrong in the future. Even the history books are one-sided written.
As a college graduate, I had to take classes which had no connection whatsoever with my major. Useless information which I memorized just to pass a class and which I forgot a week later.
To make a long story short I admire your mom for having guts to homeschool you and your sister. Especially in those times. When I have kids I am thinking of doing the same thing. And, you are absolutely right about people thinking they can do everything better than you, and trying to tell you how to live YOUR LIFE.
Great post. Enjoyed reading it. Have an amazing day. :)
Good for you already looking into vaccines and education. Most people just go with the rest of society and don't question anything. The pressure is intense when you have a child and want to make decisions that you think are best for YOUR child...but the government, doctors, teachers, friends, family think you're making the wrong decision. They will tell you over and over again what they think you should be doing (family and friends). It is so true about education too. My major in college was Spanish, but I had to take two years of French. Ah, it was torture!! ;) Well rounded education I guess. Great comment @awakentolife.
I have been doubting the education even when I was in high school and college, my friend.Somethings just did not sit right with me and it made no sense to me whatsoever. They say you can't be successful without a college degree. Then you go and read biographies of most of the billionaires in the world. Most of them don't even have high school diplomas. lol
I remember people saying to me exactly this. There is nothing wrong with vaccines. Look at me I am fine and I have been vaccinated. I literally see these people getting flue each time the flu season starts. It just makes no sense. And, you really can't argue with them. No matter how much proof you put in front of them, they will not believe it. It is incredible to me.
Basically anything today which is not "normal" today is always scrutinized and pressured by society. That is why we have kids today who don't think for themselves, don't ask questions, and are not challenged to make their own conclusions. :)
Yes, it is impossible to be successful without a college degree. ;) I think that is the common thought and all kids in high school are geared toward heading into college. It used to only be the smartest who went and now everyone is expected to go? Learning a trade is just as important - we all need plumbers, welders, construction workers!
Trade jobs are somehow always missing. And, in Croatia, I see people with college degrees working as waiters with dept from college to pay off. It is even more disappointing to invest so much time in getting that piece of paper and not getting a job nowhere in your profession.
People these days run away from labor jobs. lol It is one of the most honest ways to make an income. With your own two hands. :)
THank you for amazing conversation, my friend. Love to hear other people's opinions. :)
Thank you!
The thing that really makes me admire my parents is that by nature they are very quiet, peaceable, go-with-the-flow kind of people. For them to decide to keep us home and then have the courage and perseverance to never put us in is something that can only come from a deep conviction, because it certainly wasn't encouraged by family, friends or officials. It took many, many years for my grandparents to be reconciled to us being home.
They were pioneers. My mom was terrified and she still did it. I have no idea if I'd have as much courage as she did.
I can't even imagine the look they would get from people when they stepped out of something considered a must or "normal" at that time. I bet there was constant pressure on them from the society. The same things happen still today. If you are not doing something like everybody else is doing you better be sure you will be looked at like an "outacast". It is the sad truth about your society.
You parents were incredibly brave. That is something to be admired. Not an easy thing to do by any means. So hats of to your parents. :)
Oh yes, there was constant pressure. They had friends who used to ask us questions just to see if we were learning what we were supposed to. My mom had nightmares of people showing up at the door to test us and find out we were behind. Then an older friend - who homeschooled his children when it was actively illegal, not just a gray area - reminded her one day that if someone really wanted to go after us, it wouldn't matter how well we tested scholastically. She was able to relax more with the younger children; and there began to be more acceptance and even much better curriculum available.
Today homeschooling is a walk in the park compared to 30 years ago. But I do expect the climate to become hostile again as the social pendulum swings. It won't do to have children out of the system learning to think on their own. That will spoil the effect of near-total brainwashing being aimed at by those in charge of the school system today.
If you are at all able, it's worth the courage to keep your kids with you. I am overwhelmingly grateful to my parents for doing so.
I guess only time will tell. Either school system will change for the better and actually look to teach kids something or they are going to look for profit like most colleges do these days. There are some amazing teachers out there who challenge the "normal" education, but unfortunately very few. :)
I think a lot of people see right through the school system and probably starting to think the same way we do.
We will see what future will bring. Thank you for such a great conversation. Have an amazing day. :)