The panelists began by sharing the journeys that led them to homeschooling. The discussion was then opened up to questions from the audience.  

Though the homeschooling movement is generally thought of as a right-wing Christian one, its beginnings are actually from the liberal left-wing. Furthermore, though many religious people homeschool their kids, their reasons for homeschooling are not always exclusively religious.  Homeschooling is a lifestyle choice open to families of all configurations.

Pictured from l to r:  Gary Chapin, Rev. Linda Olson Peebles, Rev. Jane Dwinell, Dana Dwinell-Yardley, Mary-Lib Whitney, and Jacqui Walpole.

Many Unitarian Universalists homeschool to empower their children to take control over their own education with excellent results. Homeschooled kids tend to perform well in college, work, and “real-life” situations. People who homeschool are not necessarily anti-public schools, but frequently think that public schools need to be reformed. The panelists said that they feel that learning is fun and that our UU principles extend to our children. Homeschooling is the way they choose to practice what they believe.

Follow this link for more information about Homeschooling Unitarian Universalists and Humanists.
 

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