CHEC STATEMENT

CHEC Position Statement on Home Education

Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) strongly encourages parents to diligently seek the Lord and search the Bible regarding the education of their children. CHEC stands firm on its conviction that parents have the Biblical authority and responsibility to direct and control that education. CHEC also acknowledges that the Constitution of the United States and the Revised Statutes of the State of Colorado protect that authority.

Recognizing the above, let it be known that:
Although many forms of home education have emerged, CHEC advocates the Biblical model where parents exercise direct control and authority over their children's education;

Although many educational choices exist, CHEC recognizes that the statistical evidence shows the most effective option is where the child's curriculum is chosen and taught by the parents;

Although certain aspects of a child's education can be delegated, CHEC affirms that character training is best accomplished directly by the parents. CHEC cautions parents who use curriculum and/or instruction that is out of their direct control and supervision;

Although it is the intent of many to eliminate God from all public discourse, including education, CHEC advises additional caution when educational choices are:

• Directly or indirectly funded or controlled by the government,
• And/or centered on a worldview other than Jesus Christ and the Bible,
• And/or taught by anyone other than the parent.
  

Therefore, while CHEC continues to encourage all who choose to home education, CHEC's central focus is to promote the most effective educational option, where the child's curriculum and instruction are chosen and taught by the parents, and to defend the inalienable rights of the private, independent home educator.