The fact that a democratic country can arrest a father for wanting a better education for his kids is a cause for great concern.
A few days ago, a Brazilian man who goes by the name, Cypriano, is about to be arrested for breaking Brazil’s education laws.
Cypriano is like any good parent wants the best for his children, but he is now robbed of his right to choose an individualized education.
In this article by FEE, “the supreme court of Brazil recently ruled that the practice of homeschooling is unconstitutional.” Brazil has one of the highest high school dropout rates in the world and public schools are overcrowded and rank low in education quality.
Cypriano’s right to homeschooling should not be criminalized. He has many concerns about Brazil’s public education, causing him to take his kids out of that system and provide a better alternative at home.
The courts clearly haven’t considered the reasons for homeschooling and the consequences of
What happens if a child is a victim of bullying? Why should the parents be forced to keep their child in a dangerous environment?
Some parents want to teach their kids and give them a one-on-one education tailored to their specific learning styles. Is it not cruel to criminalize this type of parent and child bonding?
Where do special needs students go if public and private schools aren’t an option?
These are just a few concerns that Cypriano and other would-be homeschooling parents now face.
Brazil needs to give parents the freedom to choose different education plans and honor the fact that every child has different needs.
#FreeCypriano