Many Muslims turn to home schooling
March 26th, 2008Interesting article in the New York Times about the increasing number of Muslims who are home schooling.
No matter what the faith, parents who make the choice are often inspired by a belief that public schools are havens for social ills like drugs and that they can do better with their children at home.
“I don’t want the behavior,” said Aya Ismael, a Muslim mother home-schooling four children near San Jose. “Little girls are walking around dressing like hoochies, cursing and swearing and showing disrespect toward their elders. In Islam we believe in respect and dignity and honor.”
In the long run this will probably make it easier for Christians to home school. At least from a government resistance stand point.
But what are they going to teach the children at home school? What if they teach them hate like this…
Muslim Education
I think this is a form of child abuse.
My point is that if Muslims are home schooling then it will be politically incorrect to oppose “home schoolers.” I am not endorsing the world view, but if it helps Christians to have more freedom in this area then I will take it.
On the other hand, if people start associating “home schooling” with “terrorism” things might get more restrictive.
I agree with you Paul.
I also can see your point Cineaste
Peter you make a good point as well.