Quote by John Holt, Teach Your Own (New Y
No doubt to teach one's own children...takes special qualities. But these are qualities that many people have, or with a little help, can get. ...The home-schooling movement is full of such people, ordinary people doing things that they never would have thought they could do - learning the law, questioning the experts, holding their ground against arrogant and threatening authoritiues, defending themselves and their convictions... Seeing them, other ordinary people think they can do the same, and soon they do. This is why it may be a little misleading to speak of the homeschooling movement. Most people think of a movement as something like an army, a few generals and a great many buck privates. In the movement for homeschooling, everyone is a general.
Summary
This quote explains that teaching one's own children at home requires special qualities, but these qualities are not exclusive to a select few. The homeschooling movement consists of ordinary people who have realized their potential and are doing incredible things such as learning the law, challenging experts, and standing up against intimidating authorities. By witnessing the achievements of these individuals, other ordinary people are inspired to believe in themselves and start homeschooling as well. This demonstrates that in the homeschooling movement, everyone is empowered to take charge and become a leader, rather than assuming the role of a follower.
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