Officials Asking about Your Homeschooled Kids?

What do you do if someone knocks on your door asking about your homeschooled kids?

Why do I need this?

In many parts of the United States, and especially the rest of the world, homeschooling is under attack. Prior to the pandemic, homeschoolers were merely a thorn in the side of many school districts. Post-pandemic with so many more parents choosing to deschool their kids and pull them out of the public school system, homeschooling has become a danger to the school systems.
School budgets are almost always driven by the number of enrolled students. If the number drops because more children leave the system, so does their budget. It is in the local school district's best interests to force your children back into the public school system.
No matter what your state laws are regarding homeschooling, many public school officials will still try to intimidate or harass parents into enrolling their children into public school based on their ignorance of the law, yours, or both.
This packet will help you avoid or abate their efforts by standing up for your parental rights and your children.

Am I being paranoid?

Absolutely not. You're simply being prepared.
Your parental rights and your freedom to educate your kids is worth being prepared for. Only an irresponsible parent wouldn't be ready to defend and protect their kids and do what's best for their education.

Is this legal advice?

Absolutely not. I am not an attorney, and I do not give legal advice. This guide is general in nature, is not intended to apply in all situations, and should not be considered legal advice in any way. Please consult your own attorney to ask for general or specific guidance for your own affairs.

Is this information useful outside of homeschooling?

Yes.
These guidelines are written form the point-of-view of a visitor to your home inquiring about homeschool and your children. However, much of the information contained herein is good information to have and to put into practice for the general safety and welfare of you, your home, and your kids ALL the time.
Remember at all times that these people are on your private property. This gives you more rights than you would have elsewhere, but be smart in utilizing these rights. Time and place are very important.

Dr. David Powers is an adventurer, philosopher, and pioneer and lives a life of constant experimentation. His life's compass is "to seek out adventure in everything he does by being intentional, determined, and unstoppable and by energizing and outfitting others to embark on their own adventures". He fulfills his purpose through speaking and books and is a best-selling author in psychology and education. He is a decorated veteran of the Marine Corps and a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is married and the proud father of four feral boys and one princess that he and his wife homeschool. His mission in life is to find the magical best mug of coffee in the world.

Dr. Powers has been homeschooling for almost two decades and has written other books related to homeschooling as well