Podcast Hosts Critique Homeschooling Approach
On Tuesday’s episode of the podcast “I’ve Had It,” co-hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan shared their negative views on homeschooling, referring to it as “very weird” and a “terrible” choice.
The discussion began after a caller expressed concerns about what he viewed as “stupid people trying to homeschool their kids,” implying that such parents may not have been fit to have children in the first place.
Sullivan highlighted her worries over parents engaging in “Bible studies” while homeschooling, suggesting that this could steer the education in a particular direction.
Legislation Aimed at Homeschoolers
Sullivan expressed strong disapproval of homeschooling in general, stating, “From soup to nuts, I think home schooling is a bad idea.” She mentioned how odd it is for parents to want their children around them constantly, suggesting that socialization is the only thing left unaddressed.
“Honestly, I would have crawled to school every day just to get away from my parents,” she said, emphasizing her discomfort with the idea of being with one’s children continually. Sullivan later expressed her concern that such choices might stem from a misguided notion that it’s easier to keep kids close.
Welch added that parents who homeschool often try to impose a narrative on their children, which she believes limits critical thinking skills. She characterized this trend as “trickle-down stupidity” and made some provocative comparisons, like “MAGA on steroids.”
Homeschooling Controversies
Welch further claimed that homeschooling is tied to a “fundamentally insane Christian problem” in America and hinted at it being a form of child abuse. She noted, “It’s concerning when someone says they were homeschooled; that sounds like a warning sign.” Her comments suggested that she views the imposition of a single religious viewpoint on children as detrimental.
Corey DeAngelis, an education policy advocate, responded to the podcast’s commentary. He argued that it is, in fact, “strange” to send children to public schools, which he deemed full of negative influences like bullying and violence. DeAngelis defended homeschooling as a traditional method of education that has existed for millennia, contrasting it with the modern public school system, which he criticized as an obsolete model rooted in outdated ideals.
He concluded that choosing to homeschool shouldn’t be seen as “trickle-down stupidity,” but rather as a natural instinct for parents wishing to take charge of their children’s education.
