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Education Socialization The right of parents to control the education of their own children is protected by the constitution under freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy (Is the right, n.d., para 9). It is estimated there are 1.5 million homeschooled students in the US, and in Indiana alone there are 31,000 homeschooled students with an annual rate of increase of 7% (Home school statistics, 2013). Of many individuals surveyed, half believe they can give a better education

The ever growing population of the world means that we need sustain and produce enough food in order for the survival of humans and animals. It is thought that the world population will get around 9 billion by 2050 (Guardian, 2014). To ensure that future generations do not starve, through new technology science can boost food related research. Genetically modified crops are an essential step to meet the needs of the growing population. Genetically modified crops are plants that as had their DNA genetically

The Need for Oversight in Home Education Homeschooling is becoming an increasingly popular choice for educating children in the United States. In fact almost 2 million children in grades k-12 will be homeschooled this year alone (Smith). Home education requires a high level of parental involvement and commitment to implement a curriculum that not only teaches the basics in education such as reading, writing, arithmetic and beyond; but one that also prepares the child for a life of interaction amongst

According to Stephen Duncombe in his Introduction to The Cultural Resistance Reader, cultural resistance is “A ‘haven in a heatless world,’ an escape from the world of politics and problems.” (123). Increased privatization of public space was a major form of cultural resistance in 1998. Looking at other forms of cultural resistance I noticed homeschooling and the resistance it generates. In the early 1980’s homeschooling in America increased due to speculations that public schools were teaching unconventional

Homeschooling is a type of education which typically occurs in the home with the child’s parent or guardian serving as the primary educator. Currently, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and is considered to be one of the fastest growing segments of K-12 education in the United States. In 2007, homeschooled students represent approximately 3 percent of children attending K-12 in the United States (Cogan 19). Since homeschooling is outside the control of the traditional education system, questions

Parents have a growing number of options available these days when deciding where to send their children to school. Public and homeschool are two of the most popular choices, and each one has benefits that are as unique as the children in attendance. Public school is free, homeschool has added costs; public school has more peer pressure, homeschool typically has less. When deciding which option to choose, parents should do their research in order to make an informed decision. While the reasons

Education Statistics estimated in 2007 that 1.5 million students were homeschooled in the United States (Drenovsky and Cohen 20). This number is now reported at around two million, and Murphy states, “ . . . it [homeschooling] remains the fastest growing form of education in the United States” (342). This information proves that parents are searching for an alternative to traditional public-school education. Many wish to educate their children due to their own experiences, beliefs, and values. While

Now many have their thought and opinions against what controls a child’s happiness and their emotions but according to studies “Homeschooled kids can dress and act and think the way they want, without fear of ridicule or a need to "fit in." They live in the real world, where lives aren't dictated by adolescent trends and dangerous experimentation.” What I want people to know is that bullying happens in the real world and not just in movies, such as physical, mentally, and

ecological restoration which is a process whereby not only the recovery of eco systems that have been degraded damaged or destroyed are looked at but also the human influences that surround them. In order for ecological restoration to be effective it needs to pay attention to four main aspects namely: • Improvement of biodiversity conservation, • Improvement of the livelihoods of people, • The empowerment of the native and local people and • The improvement of the productivity of the ecosystems. The

their education, but are they seeing the big picture? Three major developments that cause a parent to home school their child could be nonprofessional educators, educational purposes, and bullying. As our world expands and grows, there is also a growing number of people that tend to take advantages of situations. This is not limited to the classroom either. In the news, there are plenty of cases of educators concentrating more on their personal life rather than teaching the children. This ongoing