Talk:Essay:Proposed Homeschool Constitution

Original Comments

Liberal bias is mentioned twice. I suggest to make it more neutral and to keep in mind those Liberals who want to homeschool their children. --BillC 13:22, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

Seems like a good idea. Would you consider drawing up an alternate Constitution for Jewish, Moslem or other non-Judeo-Christian children? I'm sure they could do with a 'system' for their own schools. And yes, the point above about Liberal bias is fair - there would probably have to be a Constitution for them too. BenHur 13:26, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

Many "non-Judeo-Christian children" may want to adopt this Constitution, or participate in classes. It's common to find non-Christian students attending Christian schools, for example. That's no reason to change the school or the Constitution.--Aschlafly 13:28, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

Well, in fairness, I doubt the non-Judeo-Christian (or liberal) parents would want to attend such a Judeo-Christian school, that's all. They could draw up Constitutions for their own beliefs. There's a few other items that would be changed too, but mostly it would be the same, simply reworded for Faith or beliefs. Good idea though. BenHur 13:32, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

Thanks for the compliment, but non-Judaeo-Christian (including liberal) families already attend Christian schools in significant numbers. But as to those who prefer their own constitution (or no constitution), I'm fine with that. This is purely voluntary.--Aschlafly 13:34, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

Indeed they do, but many of them would prefer not to, much as you might not be happy to have your child schooled in an environment of daily prayers to Mecca or observing Saturday as the Sabbath. It's common for people of one religion to not be comfortable in the environments of another. BenHur 21:57, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

As in how people of faith are uncomfortable in the atheistic environment of public schools?--Aschlafly 23:39, 21 September 2008 (EDT)

Excellent article! I have one additional suggestion for consideration. How about a phrase discouraging the use of "politically correct" terminology in education (e.g. using C.E. and B.C.E. instead of A.D. and B.C.). --DRamon 09:23, 22 September 2008 (EDT)

Great point. I think that is already covered, however, by the reference to liberal bias.--Aschlafly 09:39, 22 September 2008 (EDT)

Article II Section 2

Shouldn't mathematics be included, or science? --DinsdaleP 08:56, 22 September 2008 (EDT)

That's understood. No one is going to omit those topics.--Aschlafly 09:40, 22 September 2008 (EDT)

I would stress more the importance of proper use of language, especially in written form. Internet and "messengers" are teaching a very sloppy use of it, and the importance of proper spelling, grammar and word use can't be stressed too much. Maybe this is a stretch of my imagination, but I fear that today's slang and acronyms (LOL, ROTFL and the like) tend to make people more Liberal. Is it too far reaching to assume that today's youth unconsciously thinks: "I don't need grammar rules, I don't need spelling rules; therefore I don't need behaviour rules at all; better to be an all-permitting Liberal"? --BillM 09:52, 22 September 2008 (EDT)