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[–] 23555873? ago 

I homeschool my kids, and I really couldn't care less if muslim-americans, Asian-americans, etc. homeschool their kids. That's their perrogative and right as a parent. As for instilling one's values into their child after school, yeah, a parent can do that. It just becomes much harder when the dominate voice of the day is in dissonance with what the parent is trying to instill at home. Assuming we're looking at a standard 8-5 workday parents get home after 5, have to see about supper, and make sure kids do their homework. There's not a lot of time left in the evening to spend with kids, and even less if the kids are involved in extra curricular activities. Social skills is always a go-to argument as to what kids are missing out on by being homeschooled. Homeschooling is not locking kids in a closet and only letting them out at night wearing clothing that rivals the fashion sense of the Pilgrims. There are homeschooling groups all over the country, and these groups have exploded in terms of size. Most homeschooling groups offer sports groups, proms, weekly gatherings for the kids, and nights out for the parents. These groups typically offer courses like art and music taught in a group setting. It's a beneficial support system for everyone.