Child liberation theologian, child and survivor advocate. Learn more about my work: www.rlstollar.com. He/him.
R.L. Stollar
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"Ending patriarchal domination, by men or women, is the only way to make the family a place where children can be safe, where they can be free, where they can know love."
~bell hooks
The Kingdom of God belonging to children is no mere metaphor, according to Joseph A. Grassi’s 1991 book, “Children’s Liberation: A Biblical Perspective.”
Whereas we had to spend our actual childhood acting like adults and being paraded around as mature, we now spend our actual adulthood being rejected as immature children who are simply bitter at our parents. It’s a lose-lose for us homeschool alumni.
"The Christian homeschool community perpetuates a culture of silence. And the silence is especially strong surrounding mental health issues like self-harm and suicide."
Thanks to Bishop Accountability for sharing my article about Homeschooling Backgrounder, the astroturfing project created by homeschool leaders and lobbyists!
Read it here:
www.bishop-accountability.org/2026/06/the-....
Your occasional reminder that I have been saying "I don’t hate homeschooling" since the very beginning of my advocacy for homeschooled children and alumni.
It is my hope that more progressive activists and thinkers will reflect on parenting and child care just as hooks has.
The Kingdom of God belonging to children is no mere metaphor, according to Joseph A. Grassi’s 1991 book, “Children’s Liberation: A Biblical Perspective.”
“Do you want proof that homeschooling can be awesome? Then look at Homeschoolers Anonymous. Seriously. Along with Nicholas Ducote, I have organized an online community that — in less than fiv…
