As a homeschooler, I have a soft spot for movies that depict the ‘sheltered’ childhood. Raised without being ‘properly socialized,’ the child ends up being quite successful because he or she is well educated, loving, polite, resourceful and honest. “Blast from the Past” and “Enchanted” are good examples of such movies.
The main character knows truth beyond a shadow of a doubt, and the ‘facts’ before him or her will perhaps disappoint or shock, but never dissuade. The leads are confident and get along with a wide variety of people. They openly celebrate differences without fear, and may commit social faux pas, but friends easily see through any clumsiness to the sincerity of their hearts.
Another new example for happy homeschooling is “Tangled,” the new Rapunzel movie. Even a girl living under a burden of fear and lies woven by a selfish and vain old woman doesn’t stop this young lady from thriving in the real world. Throughout her time in the tower, she learns homemaking, astronomy and other skills.
When she leaves her tower, she lives with singleness of heart, trusting people to be people first, regardless of their outer appearance. She touches hearts long-since hardened by hopelessness with her own verve. She is feminine, strong, joyful and talented.
These movies do not strive to promote homeschooling, I am sure. They are fun movies, entertaining and romantic. But when I watch them, I see a little more. :)
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