No Child Left Behind at Home

American public school are mired down in the No Child Left Behind educational policy. Homeschoolers can pick up the slack.

The No Child Left Behind policy is posing serious problems in American education. A recent article on this subject proves what many educational critics have been saying for years.

I went to public school my whole life. I received a good education and developed into a normal, whole, well-rounded individual. Let me just say that. I also knew the whole time I was there that a lot of time was wasted in busy work, and those who really were interested in learning were often forced to do so on their own, since the classroom simply could not provide it.

Homeschoolers are being presented with a unique opportunity to provide for the future. In America, we know that reading, writing, science, and of course, geography, are not being taught in a manner that makes us competitive in the world market. Other countries have their own weaknesses in public education.

So the homeschool arena may be where salvation lies. If we can teach our children especially in these areas where public education is lacking, we not only contribute to the future of our own particular country, but we provide an advantage to our own children, who will be able to compete for degrees and jobs in areas where many of their peers might be weak.

It is not about taking advantage of a weak system, but understanding that there is a void to fill. The homeschool community can step up and give the world people who are well informed, well educated, and vibrant life-long learners.