The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach Review

Letters to the Editor Concerning the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach Review

Review of The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach

Our Response

We get so little critical email at the Eclectic Homeschool Online. When we do, we feel it's important to address the issues raised by our readers. The response to our review of The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach has generated thirteen emails so far, which may not seem like a lot, but for us it's a flurry. We are posting the emails here, but first a few comments in response to some of the statements made in these emails.

We did not set out nor do we believe we have attacked Robin Sampson or The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach. We have communicated with Robin through email and offered to allow her to write a response to the review to be posted with the review. We do this for any author or publisher who disagrees with our assessment of their product. When our updated review was posted, Robin called and made some additional suggestions, which we agreed were valid. We have addressed and made changes to every point in the review that Robin requested. She has told us that she has no problem with our description of The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach as having an unconventional theology or that it is biased towards the Hebraic model of education. She agrees that those things are true and are in fact intentional. Because of her own schedule, she has chosen not to write a response for us to post. We are posting these letters to the editor as somewhat of a substitute because some readers have taken offense.

In these letters, EHO or the reviewer has been accused of being biased towards classical education, being secular, or being knee-jerk in our response. In the past, we've been accused of being biased towards unschoolers, being too Christian, or not being Christian enough. It really depends on the perspective of the reader, because we remain what we have always been, Christian eclectic homeschoolers. Our staff of volunteers does not currently have anyone who calls themselves a classical homeschooler. I'm sure there are some who use some of what classical Christian homeschooling offers, but that is at the heart of the take what you feel is right and leave the rest approach of an eclectic homeschooler. Overall, our review was positive. It closes with, "As you would with any book, other than the Bible, read this book with discernment, but I found encouragement, support and some great ideas." Our reviewer found most of the book to be an exceptional resource.

The real problem and I think what is at the heart of those who are upset by our review, is that we have said that The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach misrepresents classical Christian homeschooling. We stand by that statement because it does. We posted a link to a classical Christian homeschooler who gives an excellent overview of exactly that point. Our intention in linking to that web page was to give additional information about this point. We do not typically post to other reviews good or bad. Since we are not classical Christian homeschoolers, it seemed appropriate to allow one of their number to present additional information on this perspective.

It is the misrepresentation that we find problematic. We agree that teaching and studying the full Bible is a duty of all Christians. We agree that a Christ centered, Bible based education is the ideal education for Christian children. We agree that discernment must be used in selecting reading material for children. We agree that it is easy for homeschoolers to be so academically minded that they forget to focus on the most important thing, which is growing their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. We welcome any resource that makes these things easier for homeschoolers. We appreciate that The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach provides one means for doing so.

Our reviewers are given guidelines for writing reviews. Included on our Non-Curriculum Assessment form is a section for agenda. It states, "Does it promote a specific agenda? ie., does a nature game promote evolution or "save the rain forest" agendas? Promoting an agenda may or may not be a bad thing; we simply need to notify our readers of its presence when we find it." Our goal is to inform our readers. We do not attempt to recommend specific resources as best for our readers because we have a very diverse readership. We will continue to publish reviews that tell our readers the facts about any resource.

It was suggested that EHO reviewers do not have the credentials necessary to write reviews about homeschool resources. One letter implied that only those with years of homeschool experience and teacher certifications should be writing resource reviews. Others felt we needed to be experts ourselves in classical Christian homeschooling or Hebraic education before we could criticize others. We disagree. Our reviews are designed to be factual descriptions of the product. Sure we include some personal experience and opinion, but we do not publish reviews that are written from a narrow perspective. For example, we requested a reviewer return a product so it could be reviewed by another reviewer because she could not divorce her own child's struggles with using the resource from the general usability of the product. Her child had difficulty with auditory learning and the resource was an audio tape. She had panned the resource on that basis. The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach was handed off from one reviewer to another because the first reviewer had problems with the book similar to those in the published review. This is the most common approach we have to resources that a reviewer finds problematic—a request for an additional opinion. Most of our reviewers prefer not to write anything negative. It's a tendency we have to fight, because it does our readers no service to rah, rah everything that comes across our desks.

One additional point: we don't remark on an occasional typo or grammatical mistake. Any publisher or editor knows that they slip through the editing process. I'm sure you'll find plenty of such at EHO. We don't go through more than one edit on the material we post, which is all posted free to our readers. When we are reviewing a resource that costs $34.95, we expect it to have gone through a more extensive editing process. When we find numerous errors rather than one or two, we note that in our review. Quality is one of the things we look for in any product we review.

We will not be publishing additional letters to the editor or continuing a discussion of this topic. To do so would be to turn this into a war of words as one correspondent mentioned. We felt it only fair to offer our critics a space to voice their opinions.

The Letters

I am very disappointed in the published review of Robin Sampson's HOWTA book. This is an excellent resource for anyone who desires the Bible to be the foundation of their home education. I have to tell you this is the first book I recommend to new homeschoolers. I have loved Robin's materials since starting to homeschool my then 4-year-old in 2002.

The reviewer has an obvious prejudice toward the classical model and against the Hebrew roots model and there were several errors.

I would urge you to consider publishing a more balanced review of the book. It is full of good information, regardless of one's theology.

Thank you,
Laura Jenkins

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Hi,

I would suspect that you are getting a lot of mail about the HOW review Mrs. Toll recently completed. : )

What is interesting is how this corresponds to my recent exploration of HOW. I have been a classical educator (ala WTM) for quite a few years, and I am a very conservative Christian. I have been concerned about the tendency of some people to assume that I am immersing my children in pagan culture because I am in the classical camp, and yet, I have also been concerned to make my children's education adhere to a Biblical worldview. In our homeschool, I am comfortable about how the Lord has led us so far, but I wanted to consider Mrs. Sampson's approach. I borrowed a friend's book and completed it a few weeks ago.

My conclusions were much the same as Mrs. Toll's, although she is much more articulate. Honestly, the way the classical approach was described in HOW, I didn't recognize it! I was very disturbed by this. I also found it almost even amusing that despite her venom toward the classical approach, many of her resources recommended were secular in origin, and she had some books on her reading list that I do *not* approve for my children!

The sad thing about this whole controversy is that I thought she had some very valuable things to say about the study of history and the study of the Bible. Personally, between combining WTM and Biblioplan (as I have done for five years), adding in more Christian biographies, teaching my children inductive Bible study (thanks to Kay Arthur's series for children), and my own personal bent toward including the Bible and its worldview in all discussions, I find that my homeschool looks a lot like hers. I thought she made some very good points, and I picked up some hints (like a few resources relating Jewish culture to Christ's ministry and some Bible study resources), but I was very saddened that, as you say in the review, she alienates the very people who would be her audience.

I contrast her approach to the authors of Biblioplan and I see a very different attitude. The Biblioplan authors worked *with* SWB after her book came out to help Christians incorporate the Bible into the WTM approach. I remember the first year or two when they shared a table with her at the Virginia convention! They maintained a friendly dialogue and *based* their curriculum on what Susan had done and then fleshed out her principles for a specific audience. Mrs. Sampson could have done the same and probably have done very well (sales-wise). I honestly believe the adversarial approach was not at all necessary. She wouldn't even have an audience at all if SWB had not been the pioneer in making the classical approach "do-able" in a home setting. The only classical person on the market previous to SWB was Doug Wilson, who definitely was approaching the subject from a classroom, not a home, perspective. (He has since done a bit better in this area, but his background is really a school setting.) Anyway, I think what Mrs. Toll said was accurate and helpful, although I know the HOW people are really upset about it and feel attacked. Thank you for being truthful even if it doesn't match the current "fad."

Blessings,
Sherrill Fink

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Hello,

I was recently scrolling through reviews (just trying to get ideas for next year) and I came acros Joy's review of HOWTA. Honestly, I've got to say I was kind of shocked! She almost seemed angry about what she read in there, like maybe it was a personal attack or something. I own this book, and I haven't seen any of what she wrote.

With Robin (the author) apparently having requested a revision, and seeing what was written in the revision, it looks like this is turning into a war of words...I certainly hope that that isn't something that you allow on your site. It seems kind of petty.

I don't know if she felt that her own thinking (classical education?) was being attacked? Robin's point of Hebrew vs. Greek/Roman classical education is one of motive, rather than of method. HOWTA follows the trivium, it does follow classical thinking, it's simply to classically educate children in the wisdom of God rather than solely in the wisdom of man. She doesn't say to not read Aristotle or Plato, just to put them in proper level according to Biblical thought. The review really came across like Joy felt personally attacked by the book.

Obviously, you can put whatever you want on your site - it's your site - but in the past, I've looked to it for objective reviews; that's what keeps me coming back. I'm hoping the reviews in the future will be more objective? Please know I'm not trying to add to any fire that might already be there - I'm hoping there's not one - but I felt like I needed to say something. I don't mean this as a complaint, but I wanted you know what the review looks like to a reader.

Thanks,
Jennifer

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Dear Editors,
RE: Review of The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach, written by Joy Toll
I am interested in purchasing this book (among other homeschooling resources) from your site and read the review by Joy Toll, as well as the 70-page excerpt of this book available by The Heart of Wisdom. In reading your reviewer's comments and Editor's notes I was alarmed.

My interest in the book did not diminish, but rather my opinion of YOU.

I found the last paragraph of the review by Joy Toll to be a biased attack. I would like to know what
authoritative background the reviewer has in Classical vs Hebraic Education, especially since she so vehemently attacks the credentials of the author, Robin Sampson.

"an obvious bias toward the Hebraic model"

I don't see any bias in the exerpt that I read in this book. I do see that the HOWTA does promote the Hebraic roots of Christian Education in preference to a secular/classical Christian education. It is the prerogative of this Teaching Approach to use a Hebraic Education model as a foundation, just as any other approach has their own foundations.

This review only lead me to look at the reviewer and Editors of this website with eyebrows raised. Joy Toll is obviously a pro-Classical secular homeschool mom and, if so, she should make that clear in her review so that potential buyers could read the review with discernment, knowing her bias against Christian education that honor the Hebraic roots.

The Editors are obviously biased as well. They list another negative review written by a Philosophy professor to justify their bias, but they ommit listing the numerous positive reviews this book has received on other websites.

I am shocked that you would allow such a one-sided negative review on your website, and that your editors would add such an offensive knee-jerk attack.

I strongly encourage you to remove this entire review from your site and post a fair review of this book.

Although I am still interested in purchasing this book, this incident has caused me to pause in my decision to purchase this book and any other resources FROM YOU. I am also cautioning my entire homeschool network against your biased reviewers and editors. There are other Homeshool Resources to choose from with a more fair and balanced approach.

Sincerely
Riètte Odendaal-Sinclair, OTR/L, CFT, LMT

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Dear Beverly,
My name is Robyn Dowling and I am writing in reference to Robin Sampsons new book, I am asking that you would reconsider looking at her book. I have a lott of her materials and books and find them very encouraging, refreshing and grounded by the Word. I think Robin is a wonderful lady and deserves to be treated fairly. Thanks for your time.

Robyn

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Dear Editor:

The review of the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach in your current magazine is unfair and incorrect. This review proved the point Robin was making about the difference between Greek thought and Hebrew thought and the fruits of each. The reviewer cast doubt on Robin's theology, abilities and intentions for writing this book. Those of us who read her writings know that she leans toward Hebrew roots, and we're all right with that. Many of us share her beliefs, to one extent or another. She wrote this book to help us know how to apply the teaching approach the Lord has given her. She did not write it as propaganda or to bash the Classical Approach to homeschooling.

The reviewer had a problem with the way Robin did a comparison/contrast. It was not the standard way that it is done. Does that make her conclusions wrong? Robin used as sources the authors that she reads and knows well. Her intention was not to become an expert on the Greek approach. She wanted to present to her readers a revelation the Lord gave her: that we as Westerners need to adjust our ways of thinking to Eastern ways of thinking in order to understand the Bible better. If the reviewer finds that disturbing, she should pray and ask the Lord about it. The reviewer said that Robin used faulty logic. That doesn't faze me much. Robin says in her book, and I agree with her, "Logic means correct reasoning, but following logic does not always produce a valid conclusion." And later she says, "Problems arise when we trust logic more than we trust God or His Word. It is a matter of priorities and balance." p. 248, Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach.

Isa. 55:9 " For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.

If logic is so important, why didn't Jesus tell us to make sure we were always logical? Were Jesus' teachings logical? Is the Gospel logical? Robin wrote this book to help us to understand where our priorities should be in educating our children. We should be leading them to Jesus, not to high intellect and worldly wisdom. It's only from Him that we gain true wisdom. The Greek writers were pagan. Does the reviewer dispute that? Are we going to gain a heart of wisdom by reading their works? I think not.

Robin has done a good job on all of her books, and she should not be treated uncharitably by other Christians. This is the way God is leading many of us. No Christian should stand in the way of what God is doing.

Sincerely,
Penney Douglas

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Dear Ms. Beverly,

My heart is heavy as I read the review written by Mrs. Toll. I am certain Mrs. Toll loves the Lord with all her heart the same as Robin. I do not understand why this review doesn't state just facts about the content of the book. I would like you to consider the following:

It seems the problem Mrs. Toll has with HOWTA is that Robin does not encourage the method of education called Classical Education and that she(Mrs. Toll) feels the book is biased towards a Hebraic model of education. Well, it is completely about a Hebraic model of education. It is stated so in the book, upfront, and is there is no hidden agenda.

If I understand correctly, Classical Education is a three part process of training the mind using logic, rhetoric and critical thinking. I looked up the meaning of these words in the Microsoft Encarta Dictionary:

log·ic [lójjik]
noun
1. philosophy -theory of reasoning: the branch of philosophy that deals with the theory of deductive and inductive arguments and aims to distinguish good from bad reasoning
2. system or instance of reasoning: any system of, or an instance of, reasoning and inference
3. sensible argument and thought: sensible rational thought and argument rather than ideas that are influenced by emotion or whim
4. reasoning of particular field: the principles of reasoning relevant to a particular field
5. relationship and pattern of events: the relationship between specific events, situations, or objects, and the inevitable consequences of their interaction
6. comput circuit design in computer: the circuit design and principles used by a computer in its operation

rhet·o·ric [rétt?rik]
noun
1. persuasive speech or writing: speech or writing that communicates its point persuasively
2. pretentious words: complex or elaborate language that only succeeds in sounding pretentious
3. empty talk: fine-sounding but insincere or empty language
4. skill with language: the ability to use language effectively, especially to persuade or influence people
5. study of writing or speaking effectively: the study of methods employed to write or speak effectively and persuasively

Critical thinking
noun
type of critical analysis: disciplined intellectual criticism that combines research, knowledge of historical context, and balanced judgment
Microsoft(r) Encarta(r) 2006. (c) 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
When I pulled out my concordance I could not find the words logic, rhetoric or critical thinking mentioned in any of the scriptures. That would lead me to believe that the Classical method is not the same as the Bible first method without the help of the HOWTA book.

The words I do find over and over in the Bible are: knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Here are the definitions of these words:

knowl·edge [nóllij]
noun
1. information in mind: general awareness or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths, or principles
2. specific information: clear awareness or explicit information, e.g. of a situation or fact
3. all that can be known: all the information, facts, truths, and principles learned throughout time
4. learning through experience or study: familiarity or understanding gained through experience or study
knowledge of nuclear physics

wis·dom [wízd?m]
noun
1. good sense: the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments based on personal knowledge and experience
2. wise decision: good sense shown in a way of thinking, judgment, or action
3. accumulated learning: accumulated knowledge of life or of a sphere of activity that has been gained through experience
4. opinion widely held: an opinion that almost everyone seems to share or express
5. sayings: ancient teachings or sayings

un·der·stand·ing [ùnd?r stánding]
noun (plural un·der·stand·ings)
1. ability to grasp meaning: the ability to perceive and explain the meaning or the nature of somebody or something
2. knowledge of something: knowledge of a particular subject, area, or situation
gaining a better understanding of industrial processes
3. interpretation of something: somebody's interpretation of something, or a belief or opinion based on an interpretation of or inference from something
4. mutual comprehension: an agreement, often an unofficial or unspoken one
5. knowledge of another's nature: a sympathetic, empathetic, or tolerant recognition of somebody else's nature or situation

The definitions of the above words clearly indicate a difference in the Classical and Bible first teaching methods. Robin Sampson wrote the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach to be a helpful guide for parents that choose to home school their children with a Bible first method of education. Her explanation of Classical Education was very necessary to inform those parents about that method of education and how different it is from a Bible first method. It seems to me the Hebraic model of education trains the child's heart and spirit and teaches them first the ways of God. A Classical Education trains the mind. I don't think that means that parents who choose a Classical method don't work on training their children's hearts and spirits and I hardly think that Robin Sampson thinks that either. I am sure those who are Christian teach their children scripture and that they love the Lord as much as those using a Bible first method. We are just using different methods of teaching.

I do have one question......do all your book reviews inform readers about whether or not the book includes spelling and grammatical errors?

I am asking that you re-consider the review by Joy Toll and make sure that the statement below is true:

EHO does not promote or defend any particular method of homeschooling beyond eclectic homeschooling.

Thank you for your consideration. Oh, and if I am incorrect about logic, rhetoric and critical thinking not being mentioned in the Bible please let me know as I would like to make sure I know what God says about these things. I am not a Bible Scholar.

Respectfully,

Stacy
in Arkansas

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Hi,
I was reading the review of Heart of Wisdom and was curious. I am always open to opinions and often glean much from others, whether I agree with the totality of their opinion or not. I also recognize and respect that in the world of home education there are almost as many difference as there are home educators!!!!! Home education is as individual as each family involved. However, before I can comfortably respond to the review in question I would like to know the "qualifications" of the reviewer. The fact that she has home educated since 1995 and has two children does not impress me in the least. Upon what education and experience does she base her opinions????? I also spent quite a lot of time scanning your site, EHO, and could not find any info on the background/qualifications of you and your staff. Upon what do you base your expertise to recommend or condemn any particular curriculum.? If I missed this info please direct me to where I can read about you and your staff. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and can publish it all they want, I have no problem with this in the least. However, in the case of the Heart of Wisdom review on your site it seems the review is much more of an attack than a review.

I have home educated for 23 years, am a certified teacher, have studied widely on education in general and home education in particular. I have assessed thousands of home educated children in fulfillment of Ohio law and helped develop the Ohio Home Education Regulations. I have worked beyond my own home for years with home educators, public school officials and many others involved in education. I have studied most every curriculum being used by home educators today. The reason I seek info on the "qualifications" of the reviewer as well as ECO is that I have observed over the years that many, if not most home education publishers/speakers (be it newsletters, blogging, web-sites, authors of books and other printed materials or speakers at large conventions), are self-appointed "experts". I think it is fine for each to have an opinion and many have a great deal to offer other home educators. I have gleaned much from many such people. However, I have learned to think for myself. I do my own research and do not blindly follow the recommendations of others just because some arbitrary allusion of expertise has been given. When I cannot easily find out the basis for that assumption I will be much less likely to pay attention to what the "expert" has to say.

I personally find Heart of Wisdom a refreshing development in the home education realm. Having searched out and used many, many curriculums, resources and other materials available to home educators, I found Heart of Wisdom put together the "heart" of several curriculums which I preferred but was having trouble incorporating as one. Some examples being: Charlotte Mason, various unit studies approaches, materials from some textbook publishers like A Beka, BJU and Rod and Staff, some individual resources like Usborne, DK Books and Creation Science, as well as The Principle Approach. I had been using parts of these and others for years with great success but sometimes had difficulty with planning in a way that used the gems, shed the excess and didn't over stress me with work. I as well, desire, first and foremost that my children have a Biblically based education. When I came upon Heart of Wisdom I found the solution to my problem. I have been using this method for three years and find it amazing. I as well greatly appreciate the unit studies Robin Sampson has written: she has done the work for me in this area, and quite well, might I add. I am home educating with much less stress and more comfort while using Heart of Wisdom. Heart of Wisdom fits well for me and my children. I am not personally a fan of the Classical Approach-I had this opinion long before I had every heard of Heart of Wisdom, by the way. However, I am speaking from my own personal preference. Therefore, I am not criticizing those who prefer the Classical Approach. To each his/her own. Whatever works for any particular family is what is best, for them.

I wonder if the dilemma the reviewer and ECO is having concerning the approach of Heart of Wisdom is the fact that is is "different"!!!! The logic of Robin Sampson is questioned several times in the materials relating to this review. Who is to say her reasoning is any faultier than yours or mine??? It is a new concept for most of us. The reviewer mentions that it makes her "pretty uncomfortable". What exactly does that mean??? What facts of research is the basis for that statement?? The very thing you all accuse Robin Sampson of doing in her book, is done profusely in the review and, as far as I can see, on your web-site. That being: not stating your expertise and resources for your opinions!!!!! Am I too blindly accept your review without any basis for your judgements. I am not sure why the attack has been so strong on Heart of Wisdom but I do believe it is unfounded. Are there error in spelling and grammar-possibly- and I am sure that Mrs. Sampson is grateful for these to be pointed out so she can correct them in future printings. (Most books today have many such mistakes-something that we all need to improve upon, I am sure.)I have not read a book in several years where I did not find such mistakes.) I also would guess I could find a mistake or two you have made if I dig deep enough. That's human, correctable and forgivable!!!!! However, in my opinion, much of the other criticism given in this review and your additional material is more opinion based and mostly conjecture, which could be argued either way. As to the criticism of Robin Sampson writing about her unit studies: she has offered a way to facilitate her approach in a tangible manner-the practical side of Heart of WisdomUnfortunately the practical side is absent in many other curriculum methods-all theory. I for one am quite thankful for these materials. Also, what is the problem with these materials being sold-is there a problem with Mrs. Sampson or anyone else for that matter, making a living. In this country if there is a market there is the right to sell. On your web-site there is advertising and I believe your reviews are either recommending others either to buy or not buy!!!!!! Was there not a link to Amazon just under this review???

I think in the attack on Heart of Wisdom you may have forgotten your own mission statement: "The mission of EHO is to provide resources and assistance that allows homeschoolers to homeschool their children in a manner that suits each individual child's needs and gifts." It seems to me that in this particular case you all are attempting to impose your opinion on the home education community, without regard to the differences within there community. I see Heart of Wisdom as a very good support for eclectic home education. The basis of the method are given, some curriculum is provided that has been created by the author, much other curriculum by many authors is provided on the Heart of Wisdom web-site and if one chooses completely different materials can be injected in to this teaching method. I really think you all missed the mark on this issue.

Sincerely,
Sharon Tullis

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I have read Robin Sampson's book and am using the HOW teaching curriculum. I happen to think it is great. I am not sure why all the fuss. Seems to me that perhaps you are concerned that she is on to truth that most would like to conceal. In fact, she is. I have been involved in studying our Hebrew roots for 4-5 years now, and she is not as far off as you seem to think. I get a very similar reaction from people in the church. Why so much fuss to promote people/philosophers and man's philosophies? Why not take Robin Sampson's approach and promote God (YHWH) and His ways. Much more profitable if you ask me. How can you argue against the Holy Scriptures as the source of truth?
Thanks for listening.

L. Haynes

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A very biased review by Joy Toll. "Christian classical' is an oxymoron in the least. There is no such thing if 'accuracy and truth' are truly sought after. Classical Christian is nothing more than paganism clothed in Catholicism and/or Christianity. Mrs. Sampson reveals the truth and guides her readers to seek the truth for themselves. Unfortunately, the truth makes you uncomfortable. Good! Maybe you will see the light.

Joe and Lori

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Your review of this curriculum is disappointing and misleading. Many home schoolers have been cheated out of using a wonderful, balanced and biblical method of teaching.

Lisa

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Hello, I personally think you are not doing justice to HOW in your review. This is my second year using it and it is SO wonderful. By the way, which book or curriculum is free of mistakes or some grammatical errors? My sister, I think we need to spend some (extensive) prayer time before we write a review on other person's work specially if it is a book or curriculum in a Christian perspective. We need to be careful! Thanks for your time in reading this, which must have grammatical errors. I'm from a spanish country and learned English as an adult, so I'm trying to do my best! May God richly bless you.
In His,
Milca

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I am new to homeschooling. I am not convinced about one true method. I will tell you that I was happy when I found the Heart of Wisdom Curriculum and website. Robin Sampson has taken an approach to homeschooling that I truly appreciate. The current review that you have seems to have a strong bias instead of a neutral objective "true" journalism approach.
Sincerely,
Patty A.