In a recent episode of the ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast, co-hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan expressed strong opinions against homeschooling. They described it as ‘weird’ and ‘the worst’ idea, responding to a listener who criticized those attempting to homeschool their children.

Sullivan was quick to agree, expressing concerns about people in Bible study groups choosing to homeschool. She commented harshly on the idea of parents wanting their children at home all day, every day, citing socialization issues.

For me personally, I would have gone to great lengths to get my kids to school each day, just for a break from being with them 24/7. I think some choose homeschooling precisely because it’s easier, which is concerning.

Welch echoed these sentiments, accusing homeschooling parents of trying to impose their beliefs onto their children, lacking critical thinking skills, and described it in a negative light.

She labeled homeschooling as part of a broader ‘crazy Christian’ problem in America, drawing a stark line between homeschooling and potential intellectual neglect. Welch suggested that pushing one religion on a child without exposing them to others is a form of child abuse.

Corey DeAngelis, an education policy advocate, criticized the comments made by Welch and Sullivan. He argued that the real ‘weird’ position was sending children to government schools, where issues such as abuse, bullying, and violence might occur.

Homeschooling is not a radical new experiment. For thousands of years, parents educated their own children. The factory-model government schooling system is the true experiment that has not served many children well.

DeAngelis suggested that the criticism from the podcast hosts reflected their views on family and parental authority, rather than homeschoolers. He emphasized that homeschooling is a natural choice for many families worldwide.