By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations)
And So It Begins, Again
The march toward more government programs, more government control over our families and our livelihoods, and more restrictions on our inalienable rights has begun. Last year was bad enough, but despite this being an election year, those who run our government have not finished implementing their complete transformation of our beautiful state. And so it begins, today is the first day of the 2024 legislative session.
Parental rights have been exchanged for a child’s rights. Religious liberty has been dwarfed by special rights given to presumably oppressed people groups. What about homeschooling? So far, we have been able to keep the dam from breaking on our freedom to educate our children how we see fit. Yet, there is much opposition coming from many directions. State alphabet soup agencies, departments, and boards. School choice and anti-homeschool advocates. Local school officials and boards. Legislators on both sides of the aisle.
There is no way I can withstand them alone. I rely greatly on God’s help to see and understand these attacks. But each of you also plays an integral part. First and foremost, this is a spiritual battle. God’s enemies hate what He has created – especially children, the family, and the church. Homeschooling is a lifeboat for the preservation of our families and our faith. It is essential that you stay true to His call to raise your families in the admonition of the Lord, or everything I do is meaningless. Pray to God for His protection and provision for me and every homeschooling family in this state.