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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cases like this:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/04/08/man-allegedly-beat-his-year-old-daughter-death-not-doing-homework-police-say/?utm_term=.2a6e85d71733

What do responsible homeschooling parents suggest we do as a society to prevent these tragedies? Do you have to prove you have a diploma from Wellesley to homeschool? It's ok for you to do it, but what about terrible parents? And what about those who are well intentioned but ignorant/. What about the children's rights to a fair and equitable education?[/quote]

Well, personally I would welcome a lot more oversight. To answer your question: in my state you DO have to send a copy of your diploma (every year you do this formally) but in my state only a high school diploma is required. I think that is absurd and completely inadequate. A minimum of a college degree should be required. I would be fine with much higher standards as well as additional oversight.

You really can't blame these tragedies on homechooling. People can use homeschooling as a way to get off the grid but there are plenty of other ways. And plenty of abusers who  do it while their children attend school.[/quote]

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