An Argument Against Homeschooling

In The Article Homeschooling: The Bad and the Ugly, Greg Laden lays out what he believes are the problems with homeschooling. In fact, he feels homeschooling is so bad, in fact, that he says, “If I had to choose right now, I would prefer to eliminate home schooling completely rather than let it continue with these problems.” Although in his defense, he says that if these problems can be addressed openly and honestly, then maybe homeschooling can be saved. Here are the problems he presents: Homeschooling cheats the system. In this case, he equates homeschooling to private school. When people … Continue reading

Why do I have to go to Hebrew School?

Ahhhhh, the famous question that is asked to parents at least once a week! “Why do I have to go to Hebrew School? My friends don’t have to go and learn another language and study for hours, so why do I have to go?” This is a question which has plagued Jewish families from the existence of Hebrew School time. Some answers which sound good to adults but not to children can be: “You need to learn about your religion and where you come from.” (Yea, while the child is rolling their eyes) “Because I said so.” (Never a good … Continue reading