Re: Many Muslims Turn to Home Schooling, NYT article?
Hareem there are always two sides to every story, some advocating and some nay-saying. Choosing home-schooling can be a great choice - IF its done right. It can also be a really poor choice when its not. If a girl is raised in the west but kept hidden at home to shield her from the "evils" of western society, the parents had better make dam certain that the girl is OK with that choice. Because once she turns 18, she's free and legal to do whatever she wants. And a girl who is at that age, completely unfamiliar with but very determined to discover all the freedoms and choices - both good and bad - that she can make....well thats kind of a recipe for disaster yeah?
I have to mention again a Muslim Egyptian family that lives in our community which is predominantly christian. The daughter and mother cover their hair, the son at age 5 has no problem explaining to his friends what is "halaal" and what is "haraam", on Eid the mom goes to their classes and gives a little presentation on Eid. They are very respected members of the community, they are respected followers of their religion and they set a beautiful example for others. Their children are very well-behaved, they know right from wrong and stay away from things they know are bad. Public schooling CAN be bad and it can be difficult, just as home-schooling can. It takes parental AND community support I think to make either one work well.
Yes, thats right.