January 11, 2025

#101: Balancing the Badge and the Blackboard: Why a School Resource Officer Chooses to Home Educate

51 minutes

This podcast episode discusses the journey of a working mom who chose homeschooling for her daughters, highlighting the flexibility, family bonding, and curriculum customization it allows. The conversation delves into concerns about traditional schooling, modern educational pressures, and the unique perspective of a law enforcement officer.

• Exploration of why families choose homeschooling
• Balancing work responsibilities with education
• The importance of preserving childhood innocence
• Concerns about educational agendas in public schools
• Factors contributing to student anxiety due to testing
• The flexibility of curriculum choices
• The benefits of tailored education and personalized learning
• Insights from a law enforcement perspective and resource officer on the impact of active shooter drills
• The role of family values in educational decisions
• Recognition of teachers and the challenges they face

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