My greatest blessings call me Mom

My greatest blessings call me Mom

Monday, August 12, 2013

Homeschool Discrimination

Today I received an email from a woman that heads a homeschool group in our area. I was told to contact her from another source whom I spoke to at length about who I was, my faith, my desires as a homeschool Mom, etc. I was excited about the possibility of joining an established co-op that offered classes, playgroups, field trips, and support. I wrote her a week ago and finally received a reply today. To sum it up she said she did not think their group would be a good fit for me because they were Christian based and I was LDS. This is strike 3 in this area. I have been turned down by 2 other groups who require a statement of faith that while I understand, I cannot sign. This group, however, does NOT have a statement of faith yet still decided for me that I would not fit in. I'm not mad. I'm hurt. I'm not shocked. I'm appalled! So, you say you are an inclusive group just not to people who you think aren't Christian. Where does that leave me? Protestants do not believe I'm Christian so I can't join any of their groups so that leaves me to the REALLY inclusive groups like LGBT, Wiccans, and Satanists.  Like I belong there!?! I knew homeschool would be hard, I knew it would mean I were different. I knew I would be left out, excluded from some activities of other women my age. I guess I didn't know that I would be left out, excluded by other homeschoolers! It sucks. I feel like I have been on my own my whole life and now more than ever I feel like I am in this alone. Yes, I have friends and family members who homeschool but none live close enough to do anything with. Times like these make you question, ya know? It makes it that much more important for me to know my Why! I know I am doing this because it is BEST for my family. Period. The End!

2 comments:

Carlia said...

Wow! Talk about discrimination. I wish you were down here with us...you could join our Baptist homeschool group. They don't require a statement of faith and they seem to accept everyone. The lady in charge even said a prayer on our first day this week and asked that we all, regardless of our faith and the way we worship, set aside those differences so that we can be united. I feel very blessed right now to be part of that group. I wish we could beam you over here!!!!

Cort said...

How frustrating:( Surely you are not the only homeschoolers in your ward...or stake. I am guessing you have spoken to other families and they have had the same issues??? I was just talking to my Sunday school class about how far we have come...regarding overcoming persecution in the church but we are still looked upon as if we are Martians. The discrimination that comes from fellow Christians is hypocritical and so very sad. These groups are missing out on one awesome family. Their loss. I love you Bek