A Possible Ban on Home Schooling

In the article, "No Ban on Home Schooling", the state of California addresses possibly putting a ban on parents home schooling their children without proper credentials. The Superintendent of California, Jack O'Connell is an advocate of home schooling and states, "Parents still have the right to home school in our state."

The issue is headed to the Supreme Court, however the teaching credentials that parents are expected to meet will be enforced by the student's local school district. Therefore, it is each school's responsibility to enforce these rules to the degree in which they choose. The state of California does not seem too nervous about the possible change in rules for home schooling. Governor Schwarzenegger stated he would overturn the new act if it was approved.

The option of home schooling should still be an alternative in education. Parents should have the right to educate their own children if they desire to do so. New standards in the system seems like a possible effort to discourage home schooling. Furthermore, it seems like administration is making it more difficult for parents. Perhaps this is because many feel home schooled students do not get as good as an education as students that attend school.

If home schooling is done correctly and the parents are diligent, home schooling is proven effective. Home schooled children, if properly socialized, are just like students that attend school. Some even argue that they are higher achievers because they recieve one-on-one attention when they are learning. Therfore, it would be unfortunate if home schooling was made a more difficult process.