Tag: negative testimonial
Updated on November 2, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
“My goal one day is to help give children a voice about whether or not they wish to be homeschooled or go to public school.” I was homeschooled. It has to be the worst aspect of my childhood…. Read More
Updated on August 25, 2020 by CRHE
“Mom would tell me that I was refusing to learn how to read because I didn’t love her. That really triggered so much anxiety in me as a youngster trying my very best to understand new concepts that… Read More
Posted on August 25, 2020 by CRHE
“When I was 18, I begged my mother to help me come up with a transcript and diploma, so that I could attempt to pursue a higher education. She would refuse each time and tell me that she… Read More
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“The horror film that was my life growing up in an isolated homeschool household is what will keep me a forever supporter of this organization.” I was educated using a curriculum that was self teaching — read and… Read More
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“In my profession, I understand that teaching is a skill. Parents may love their kids, and even be educated themselves, but that doesn’t make them teachers.” I was homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am the oldest… Read More
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“There was a direct correlation between the minimum legal requirements for homeschooling in the state where I was home-educated, Ohio, and the content of the education that I received.” I went to a private school from grades 1-4…. Read More
Updated on February 6, 2020 by admin
“My ‘education’ was in spite of my homeschool education.” My experience homeschooling was a fight to survive and every day a focus to cultivate skills for after I left. I went to public school through 6th grade and… Read More
Updated on February 6, 2020 by Rachel Coleman
“I want families who choose this route to have a tremendous homeschool experience. After hearing about the Turpin case, like many others with homeschool experience, I believe changes needed to be made in the laws.” My name is… Read More
Updated on May 5, 2020 by CRHE
“Even when taken to the doctor, I was not allowed to see them without a parent present. I think this was because my mother was afraid what we might say. I believe I was pulled out of public… Read More
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“When I was in regular school, I had several adults telling me that I was smart, that I was kind, that I was capable of producing good things and of being a good person. When I was homeschooled,… Read More
Tag: negative testimonial
Reanna G.: “Homeschooling was not in MY best interest.”
Updated on November 2, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
“My goal one day is to help give children a voice about whether or not they wish to be homeschooled or go to public school.” I was homeschooled. It has to be the worst aspect of my childhood…. Read More
Category: Massachusetts, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, negative testimonial
Kelley Richey: “My mom let her mental health issues seep into every aspect of our lives”
Updated on August 25, 2020 by CRHE
“Mom would tell me that I was refusing to learn how to read because I didn’t love her. That really triggered so much anxiety in me as a youngster trying my very best to understand new concepts that… Read More
Category: Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, Kentucky, negative testimonial, testimonial: homeschool alum
Elizabeth B.: “I begged my mother to help me come up with a transcript and diploma”
Posted on August 25, 2020 by CRHE
“When I was 18, I begged my mother to help me come up with a transcript and diploma, so that I could attempt to pursue a higher education. She would refuse each time and tell me that she… Read More
Category: Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, negative testimonial, testimonial: homeschool alum
Catherine S.: “Everyone needs a checks and balance system”
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“The horror film that was my life growing up in an isolated homeschool household is what will keep me a forever supporter of this organization.” I was educated using a curriculum that was self teaching — read and… Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, child abuse, Georgia, negative testimonial, testimonial
Bea M.: “Unchecked power is perilous”
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“In my profession, I understand that teaching is a skill. Parents may love their kids, and even be educated themselves, but that doesn’t make them teachers.” I was homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am the oldest… Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, Minnesota, negative testimonial, testimonial
Elle S.: “Some years I had science, most years I didn’t”
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“There was a direct correlation between the minimum legal requirements for homeschooling in the state where I was home-educated, Ohio, and the content of the education that I received.” I went to a private school from grades 1-4…. Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, negative testimonial, Ohio, testimonial
Erika S.: “Verbal and physical abuse was a norm”
Updated on February 6, 2020 by admin
“My ‘education’ was in spite of my homeschool education.” My experience homeschooling was a fight to survive and every day a focus to cultivate skills for after I left. I went to public school through 6th grade and… Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, negative testimonial, testimonial, Texas
Linda P.: “I wish I could paint a happy ending to this story”
Updated on February 6, 2020 by Rachel Coleman
“I want families who choose this route to have a tremendous homeschool experience. After hearing about the Turpin case, like many others with homeschool experience, I believe changes needed to be made in the laws.” My name is… Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: Colorado, negative testimonial, parent testimonial, testimonial
Jane N.: “We were completely cut off from the outside world”
Updated on May 5, 2020 by CRHE
“Even when taken to the doctor, I was not allowed to see them without a parent present. I think this was because my mother was afraid what we might say. I believe I was pulled out of public… Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, Arizona, negative testimonial, testimonial
Rai Storm: “There was no gratefulness. There was no escape. It just went on and on.”
Updated on February 6, 2020 by CRHE
“When I was in regular school, I had several adults telling me that I was smart, that I was kind, that I was capable of producing good things and of being a good person. When I was homeschooled,… Read More
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, California, negative testimonial, testimonial