Kinderlehrer over at Educating Germany is hosting the International Freedom in Education Day. If you have a post to add to her carnival, please head over there; she’ll be running this through tomorrow. If you would like to learn more about the education crisis in Germany, spend some time browsing her site. I’ve written several times, including here and here, about Germany’s mandatory school laws which leave homeschooling families living in fear, often being fined, jailed, or having their children taken away by the state - simply for refusing to send their kids to the public school, choosing instead to educate their own children.
I’ll have something by tomorrow to add to Kinderlehrer’s effort. She certainly needs our prayers as she works for reform.
There is also an incredible wealth of information on education/homeschooling in Germany at Dana’s site, just do a search on her site for Germany.
Why do I care? I live in the United States and have the freedom to homeschool my kids if I want. Well, I could talk about the fact that there is indeed a trickle-down effect in the international community, I could talk about the U.N. trying to apply international law to the United States, I could talk about many legal or political issues. However, the reason I truly care is not even definable. It’s something about being human and loving and caring for other people, no matter where in the world they live. It’s about brothers and sisters in the Lord who are being persecuted for their faith. It’s about freedom.
Thanks for bringing this international problem to my attention. I had no idea homeschooling was an issue in Germany.
I’m glad you care about children world-wide. Amen!
Jen September 15th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Mrs. Darling, it just looks like I get around; I really don’t. :-) There are a handful of issues I really care about or write about, and a handful of blogs I faithfully visit. Those blogs you see in my sidebar are pretty much where I go on a fairly consistent basis. Oh, look, there you are! It has been an unusually busy week for me, however. Next week will be quiet.
e-Mom, I’m thrilled (honestly) that I was able to make something known that wasn’t previously known. That really makes this writing worthwhile. :-)
If it wasn’t for your blog and this post I wouldn’t have discovered Dishpan Dribble! I did a quick look around and was drawn to check out all about Tink. I couldn’t believe what I was reading when I saw ODD. This is my Agate down to a T. So I will be back here to check out your other Blogroll links after I return from Mrs Darlings. Thank you Jen :) Isn’t the ‘net great!?
Jen September 15th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Hope, how awesome that you discovered Mrs. Darling! Visit her often, she always has encouragement and inspiration. I just visited your site and look forward to following your coming journey. Sounds like you’re headed to Germany!
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You have so many giveaways and things going on. You must get all over the blogosphere girl!
Truly I am glad I have the freedom our country offers.
Thanks for bringing this international problem to my attention. I had no idea homeschooling was an issue in Germany.
I’m glad you care about children world-wide. Amen!
Mrs. Darling, it just looks like I get around; I really don’t. :-) There are a handful of issues I really care about or write about, and a handful of blogs I faithfully visit. Those blogs you see in my sidebar are pretty much where I go on a fairly consistent basis. Oh, look, there you are! It has been an unusually busy week for me, however. Next week will be quiet.
e-Mom, I’m thrilled (honestly) that I was able to make something known that wasn’t previously known. That really makes this writing worthwhile. :-)
If it wasn’t for your blog and this post I wouldn’t have discovered Dishpan Dribble! I did a quick look around and was drawn to check out all about Tink. I couldn’t believe what I was reading when I saw ODD. This is my Agate down to a T. So I will be back here to check out your other Blogroll links after I return from Mrs Darlings. Thank you Jen :) Isn’t the ‘net great!?
Hope, how awesome that you discovered Mrs. Darling! Visit her often, she always has encouragement and inspiration. I just visited your site and look forward to following your coming journey. Sounds like you’re headed to Germany!
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