'We have the power to take your kids away' - The Local

'We have the power to take your kids away' - The Local

Homeschooling in Germany is making small steps but, nonetheless, steps. There is no going back once a homeschooler experiences the freedom that comes with self-education. The problem with Germany is it not only requires compulsory attendance, it requires compulsory education, meaning the government wants to control what you think. How anyone in authority can believe they can control what a person thinks is beyond me, but they sure do try.

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Why some countries welcome children being taught...

http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15469407

This story about the Romeike family from Germany is an eye opener. Many of us take for granted that homeschooling is welcome everywhere in this world. Not so!

"Under Germany’s stringent rules, home schooling is allowed only in exceptional circumstances. Before emigrating, Mr and Mrs Romeike had been fined some €12,000 ($17,000); policemen had arrived at their house and forcibly taken their children to school. The Romeikes feared that the youngsters might soon be removed by the state."

Kudos and the best of luck to the Romeikes!