Published On Nov 7, 2023
The number of kids being homeschooled today is more than double of what it was four years ago, and nobody is making the rules. While the religious right is convinced that political indoctrination is rampant in public schools, we take a look at where teaching is actually flying off the rails.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:03 The HSLDA
7:16 Christina's and Aaron's Education
14:56 Requirements for a Husband
20:42 Parents are God
27:00 Abuse
33:13 Blueland!
34:50 Political Grooming
37:45 Giving Birth is a Competitive Sport
41:38 A Pseudo-Arranged Marriage
49:30 "Breaking a Child's Will"
52:07 Deciding to Turn Away
55:18 Sending Kids to Public Schools
1:03:51 Fighting for Reform
1:07:00 Holding on to Faith
1:08:23 Outro