A Hypothetical Situation

 Imagine for a moment that everywhere you go, you are inundated with messages such as, "Homeschooling is the way to go," "Homeschooling parents are important. We should consider paying them," "Homeschooling parents make a difference in the life of a child," "God cares about homeschoolers." Now imagine that you, as a supporter of public schools, post your opinion on Facebook. It could be a "back to school" post. It could be your reasoning about why bedtimes or homework or any other idea that is a part of public schooling is important. You post your ideas on your personal Facebook or other form of social media! 

Now imagine one of the many, many homeschoolers who are prevalent in society posts a response about why homeschooling works for them or, maybe, about why you are slightly misunderstanding bedtimes or homework or whatever other topic you posted about. They just want to educate you and present their opinion. After all, you cannot have researched and thought this through. Keep in mind, homeschoolers are prevalent. Ninety percent of the population homeschools. You see homeschooling in stores. You hear about homeschooling and homeschooling parents in church. You see homeschooling on TV and hear about it on the radio. Strangers assume you homeschool. When some discover you don't, they ask why. "What about the negative effects of socialization?" "Aren't you worried your child won't learn everything he/she needs to know?" "But you will homeschool for high school, right?" 

When you post your response to these kind-hearted but misguided replies on your personal Facebook, some lecture you. They tell you you're being oppositional or defensive. You should really be more positive. Some cannot figure out why you cannot just let everyone believe what they want and share their stories - on your Facebook. 

Just imagine how you would feel. 

Just food for thought.