Comments on: Homeschoolers and the Public School Sports Team

By: anne

anne — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:00:37 +0000

I agree with what you’re saying about the environment of HS sports. I, too, believe that the potential damage to the soul is not worth the benefits of being on a public school team. Around here (IN – OH), there are some quite competitive homeschool sports teams and tournaments, particularly for basketball and volleyball. Hopefully, as time goes by, there will be more opportunities such as these for our kids…

By: stacy

stacy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:23:04 +0000

I also am leary of this law but at the same time, it could be a blessing to my family in particular. All B.T. talks about is playing ball for high school and college. Even at ten, we have already caught the eye of the UK women’s coach. It is still ‘doable’ for her to play in parks and rec or AA ball teams and get into a good school but the door would swing wide open if she played for the local school. As the law stands now, I’d have to enroll her in one class for her to play. That just isn’t going to happen. She already plays with public school children at the pavilion so I am already seeing the ‘mesh’ and how she responds to it all. So far, so good. I talked to my husband about this and not wanting the government in my home or my schooling. We both are in agreement with that but it seems this wouldn’t be the case in reference to the Tebow Bill. His situation is the example I’m looking at and from what I see, I see good things. Of course I still have a few years to pray and seek God’s face on this but at this point, I’d like to see the bill passed.

By: Estella Adams

Estella Adams — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:51:49 +0000

Hi Cindy, I totally agree with your view of the public schools “allowing” our homeschoolers to participate in their team sports. The quote from Rep. Palmer, who hails from my hometown, is very frightening, considering that it can cover a broad spectrum of things, besides sports. Our girls have never partipated in sports until this past year. Our 12 year old and 7 year old play recreational soccer. I like to believe that it is an enviroment that I control, instead of the public school system. Most of the parents usually stay for the practices and games. Although we have seen the occasional poor behavior (mostly on the part of the parents), it is nothing that we haven’t seen or heard at the local grocery store. We have met wonderful people and all of us have made new friends. I have been able to share not only our faith in Jesus, but also our reasons for homeschooling. It makes a homeschooling mom’s heart smile when the coach makes a point to tell you that your child is such a good example and encourager for the other players. Anyway, just thought I’d throw my two cents worth your way. Thanks for all of your encouraging words and for keeping us informed. Love, Estella