"These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." (Deut 6:6-7)

Practically every speaker predicted that it is a matter of when, not if, public schools will implode, collapse, become totally irrelevant, and loose public tax support.

Three years ago I attending a conference in Washington, D.C. attended by people who believe we should get our children out of public schools. Most, but not all who attended, were Christians. Few of the speakers would have heard the presentations of all others, so it was obvious to me that each speaker arrived at his conclusion independently.

Getting kids out of school should not be the main objective; following God’s instruction as shown in the Bible is sufficient reason to homeschool or send children to a private Christian school.

However, for those who are not convinced, just stay tuned to the news. One hellish thing after another about public schools seems to hit the news every few days. One of the latest was a report about a school in Iowa (good ole conservative mid-west) that had a gender bender day where students cross-dressed. Is it just me and a few others, or is the silent majority wondering when all this gender identity, homosexual, transgender, you-name-it perversion stuff will stop? Or, at least lighten up so normal people can take a deep breath.

As a percentage of the profession, which group of people sends more of their children to private schools? Public school teachers do, that’s who. Can we get a clue here? If public school teachers see a problem with state run schools, then perhaps we have a problem. In fact among the many tell-all books by former teachers is one recently released called “Legally Stupid: Why Johnny doesn’t have to read” by R.C. Murray.” Check it out.

The decision to homeschool can be a quick one for parents because the transition can be completed quickly. If you wait until someone starts a Christian school nearby, then it might take a while. At any rate, Christians need to be clear about what God says. Hint: he does not say anything about Caesar training our children.