California Pinheads Trample on Parent’s Rights in Homeschooling Case

I’m stunned by the news that a CA appeals court has ruled that parents are not allowed to educate their own children unless they are credentialed educators. Over 160,000 children in CA are taught at home and this ruling means that these children must start going to a public school or private school with teachers that have credentials.

The case will be appealed and I’m hopeful less radical judges will rule to give parents rights that are as inalienable as the rights we all have as Americans. When did we Americans lose our right to raise our kids? When did teachers unions get the right to take our children against our will and indoctrinate them?

We parents must draw the line now before the “village” pushes us aside completely. If the arrogant pinheads ever get control of our healthcare system they’ll use that as an excuse to begin controlling what we feed our children, what they wear, how they groom themselves, and more. They’ve already made it their business to pass along their version of sex education. When is enough enough!?

For more details check out the article in the San Francisco Chronicle:
Homeschoolers’ setback sends shock waves through the state

Some relevant links:

Homeschool.com - great info and links for homeschoolers

Homeschool Legal Defense Fund - Hopefully they’ll be their standing up against the facist’s trying to wrestle our parenting rights away.

Typical Homeschooling Mom

National Sex Offender Registry

This site is worth bookmarking if you haven’t already. It allows you to see which of your neighbors are in the sex offender registry. Simply put your address in and you’ll be privy to who in your area has a record you should be aware of. They also offer an alert service where you’ll be notified if someone on the registry moves in nearby.
National Sex Offender Registry

Sex Offender Alert Service

Parenting Teens Is Not All Fun

We have three teenage sons and although they’re a far cry from rotten, they can be challenging at times. They’re in that gawd awful time period where they’re still boys, but think they’re adults and don’t need to learn anything from their parents. Fortunately, we’ve only had one serious incident that required an equally serious discussion and some punishment (grounded for 2 weeks).

For those of you parents who have reached the end of your rope here are some websites that may be of help:

• Our Directory for Dads of Teens
• Parenting Teens - Help for troubled teens and their parents. Includes a forum for parents seeking support.
• Boot Camps for Teens - If it’s reached the boiling point and you need to resort to a camp for troubled teens this site will help you find the right one for your son or daughter.
• Troubled Teen Boarding Schools - This site offers links to information about individual residential treatment centers, private schools, troubled teen specialty schools, and military school alternatives for a troubled teenagers.
• Teen and Youth Transport Services - offers support transitioning a teen to a treatment program from a team of a family that was once in the same position.

There’s so much more out there on the net. I hope your situation doesn’t require drastic measures, but if it does I hope you’re able to make the right choices and get beyond these trying times. Please don’t lose faith in your child or yourself. Time tends to heal all wounds so be patient.

Jeff Dunham and Peanut

Another hilarious sketch by Jeff Dunham. Peanut is absolutely hilarious with José, his co-star on a stick. The amount of practice “Je-fah-fah” must have put into this talent and these acts…!

Jeff Dunham - Achmed the Dead Terrorist

My teens just ran downstairs to tell me about a funny video they came across. Always the last to know I think I was the 35,317,577th person to watch this. If you haven’t seen it I can tell you it’s worth it. Rate R and not for highly sensitive Muslims, Jews, or Catholics.

Achmed the Dead Terrorist by Jeff Dunham

My boys just ran down to tell me to watch this video clip, ‘Achmed the Dead Terrorist’, which is a comedy sketch by Jeff Dunham. I wish I wasn’t the 32nd millionth person to watch it, but better late then never. It’s one of the most viewed youtube videos and one that every dad should watch. Then you can decide whether or not to share with your kids.

Clothes Made From Bottles, Cans, Corks, and More

Growing up a couple of friends and I would comb the sides streets and collect as many empty aluminum cans as we could. Every week or so one of our dads would drive us to a recycling center and we’d come home a few bucks richer.

The guy in this video takes things a little further you might say.

He collects empty aluminum cans, bottles, wine corks, and all sorts of things most of throw away without thinking twice about it and he wears them. Yep. Pretty weird. I’d hate to give your kids any crazy ideas, but it really is pretty interesting. Check out this youtube video:

Bedtime is a Special Time

A few minutes ago I pried myself away from this keyboard and went upstairs to say goodnight to two of our four boys. Our oldest, Brian, is a special needs guy and Colin is our 5 year old bundle. As sit back down at my desk and try to get back into my groove I can’t help but realize how important those short visits with the kids are, especially at bedtime.

Brian is 19 years old now, but he’s really, really young in his mental abilities. He absolutely loves seeing dad before bedtime and as the years have rolled by I’m beginning to realize how meaningful and special they are to me as well. His constant state of happiness is a blessing and helps to keep me grounded.

Colin on the other hand shows his glee in different ways when I say goodnight. He manipulates me into whatever game or activity he’s consumed with and his glee is so obvious that it makes me feel guilty about all those other nights I’ve missed these special moments.

Precious moments should never be missed or taken for granted should they? I vow to spend more special time with my kids while they’re still kids.

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