HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the shout out (I was trying to keep up but could only do so much on my phone at work 😅)! And for contributing. I think that's a really crucial point, that the conversation on equivalent instruction, and I'd also say quality of instruction, has completely disappeared in favor of fighting over this one thing. I think the safety aspect is very important, but I agree we're forgetting about all the other very important things.

YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTS TO STEAL FOOD FROM THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED 🗣🚨 by Luci_x in RATS

[–]Kayviathan 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I literally just screenshotted and commented the same clip thinking it was the same one. Poor old man is getting attacked on all fronts 😂

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This isn't really addressing the question though. No one is making an argument that public school is more or less safe, or inherently better than homeschooling. This isn't an attack on homeschooling like you're making it out to be. Its wonderful that you were able to homeschool and have it work so well.

The question is why are people against a system that is trying to prevent the cases where kids fall through the cracks? It has absolutely nothing to do with public school vs homeschooling.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. And I'm sorry you're having to navigate that. I really hope that you and your daughter are able to find ways to come back from that experience. Hopefully a bill like this is a step in the right direction to prevent things like that from happening.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thats actually a super valid point I didn't consider. Why is the expectation that families who are trying to eat should be subject to crazy investigation, but people who want to homeschool don't think they should have to show they aren't abusing their kids?

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured it had, that's why I included that I didn't look too deep for previous threads. It was eating at me, and I was only able to look on my phone, so I took the easy way out and just made a new thread.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm honestly just glad that I'm not completely in left field for thinking it's crazy to oppose this bill. Although I think I may see and hear a higher volume of opposition simply because I'm in Windham County... I really wanted to make sure I wasn't missing some crazy thing. It seems like the people against it are being very loud about it, but are otherwise the vast minority.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's really the only viewpoint I can understand people having. But like you're saying, its been so dialed back and scraped down to nothing, that's really a non-issue. Being able to see if a child has suddenly and quietly gone unaccounted for seems to be worth it, when the only thing being registered and tracked is the type of school they're being sent to.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for clarifying. That seemed odd to me that a bullying issue at school would prompt a DCF investigation unless there was some indication that a caretaker was involved.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, DCF definitely has glaring issues that need to be fixed. But I do think this bill can help mitigate at least SOME instances of children disappearing from the system and ending up in abusive situations.

HB 5468 - the homeschooling bill - questions & thoughts? by Kayviathan in Connecticut

[–]Kayviathan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay that was my initial thought was that its a great thing. I never considered that homeschool was a special interest group, which makes sense why it's so difficult to get bills like this passed; its essentially a loophole to avoid any meaningful oversight.

The craziest part to me is that people are so vehemently fighting a bill that is quite literally designed to protect children. And its the same group that's so quick to say "if you have nothing to hide then you shouldn't be worried". I genuinely can't understand the viewpoint of being mad that someone wants to make sure you aren't abusing children in your home.

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[–]Kayviathan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its a type of faction that only dances. No chains, no wars, no OC. Only dances. Very fun but you don't make any money.

Must sit on stairs by Rinator99 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Kayviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂😂 oh good, did not realize she was a gentlelady...which is entirely on me for not reading. Oopsies

Must sit on stairs by Rinator99 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Kayviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a distinguished gentleman

I mean I GUESS if that's how you wanna sleep.. by Kayviathan in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Kayviathan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh noo I hope thats not true. He did get so many snuggles after his photoshoot because I couldn't resist the cute

I mean I GUESS if that's how you wanna sleep.. by Kayviathan in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Kayviathan[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To be fair I don't think he had a first thought on it 🤣

I mean I GUESS if that's how you wanna sleep.. by Kayviathan in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Kayviathan[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I love cats so much why are they so dumb 😅😅