Republicans and Evangelicals I History of Homeschooling

Give to help Chris make Truce Homeschooling is a controversial subject. It began as something done by counter-culture folks and morphed into a beloved practice by fundamentalists and evangelicals. It has yielded students who excel over their public school peers... but also a good many people who are woefully undereducated. There have been legal fights over this method of education for decades, including some that RJ Rushdoony championed. As we wrap up season 6 and ask, "What is the legacy of the Religious Right?" we must include homeschooling. It has become almost a litmus test in evangelical circles. If you don't homeschool your children, it can even cause some members of your church to question your parenting. Our special guest today is Shawn Peters, who co-wrote the book Homeschooling: The History and Philosophy of a Controversial Practice with James G. Dwyer. Sources: Homeschooling: The History and Philosophy of a Controversial Practice by James G. Dwyer and Shawn Peters Education in Massachusetts: Early Legislation and History by George Barrell Emerson How Stuff Works article about public schools Christian Reconstruction: RJ Rushdoony and American Religious Conservatism by Michael McVicar Questions: Do you know people who were homeschooled? How did they turn out? How did the movement get started? What role did RJ Rushdoony play in keeping it going? What are some positive things about public education? What are some negative things? Can Christians leave society and still expect it to act in Christian ways? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices