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Child Education Rights versus Parental Preferences: A Paradox between United Nations Conventions and Alternative Schooling Methods
- Source :
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Educational Policy . 2024 38(5):1176-1199. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Alternative schooling has been staunchly advocated for by groups disillusioned by government-sponsored public schooling that want to take personal control of their children's education. There are concerns, however, about nontraditional schooling options that do not meet standards that apply to public schools. The "United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child" ("CRC") specifies children's fundamental educational rights. In the United States, this includes mastering basic English literacy and numerical abilities, as well as exposure to some scientific and historical knowledge needed to negotiate mainstream society. This paper focuses on how certain homeschooling and religious schooling practices run the risk of denying adolescents the right to the education necessary to work in the modern economy and achieve their potential. We argue that the United States should allow alternative schooling options but ensure that they conform to specific standards set by the state in order to meet the CRC goals.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0895-9048 and 1552-3896
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Educational Policy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1427589
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08959048231198821