Digital Social Hour: Why School is Killing Your Child's Future Success | EmmaSara McMillion DSH #1070

Release Date: January 7, 2025

Introduction

In episode #1070 of Digital Social Hour, host Sean Kelly engages in a profound conversation with guest EmmaSara McMillion DSH. The discussion delves into the detrimental impacts of traditional schooling on children's future success and explores alternative approaches to education and family unity. Throughout the episode, EmmaSara shares her personal journey, parenting philosophies, and initiatives aimed at empowering families to take control of their children's education and overall well-being.

EmmaSara's Personal Journey and Family Background

EmmaSara opens up about her diverse life experiences, including living in Greece during her early marriage and raising a large family in Alabama. She emphasizes the importance of family unity, stating:

EmmaSara (04:39): “God had a sense of humor and wanted to show that through Emma Sara's life. I was a woman who never wanted to have kids. Told my fiancé, no kids in your future...”

Despite initial reservations about parenthood, EmmaSara experienced a profound change in mindset, leading her to embrace motherhood with eight children ranging from ages 6 to 25. This personal transformation underscores her commitment to protecting and empowering her children against societal challenges.

Critique of Government and Public Education

A significant portion of the conversation addresses EmmaSara's critical view of government overreach in education and its impact on family dynamics:

EmmaSara (05:15): “I think the indoctrination of the school is real. And part of that indoctrination and part of the plan, I would say, of public education was to make people feel like the government was supreme over children...”

She argues that public education fosters dependency on government institutions, disrupting the essential connection between parents and children. EmmaSara believes that this system disconnects individuals from their mind, body, and spirit, leading to societal fragmentation.

Embracing Homeschooling and Alternative Education

EmmaSara champions homeschooling as a viable and superior alternative to traditional schooling. She highlights the flexibility and personalized approach that homeschooling offers, allowing children to pursue their passions and excel without being confined to a standardized curriculum.

EmmaSara (09:31): “I have never set them in school a single day. All eight of them.”

She shares inspiring anecdotes of her children’s achievements, such as her oldest son becoming a rocket engineer and another building airplanes, achieved through self-directed learning and hands-on experiences. EmmaSara emphasizes that education should be about what children need to learn rather than adhering to outdated educational standards.

Strategies for Raising Successful Children

EmmaSara outlines her holistic approach to parenting and education, focusing on providing the right tools and fostering an environment where children can thrive independently:

EmmaSara (10:32): “I'm not some great. See, I want to tell the parents out there, I'm not some super, you know, intelligent woman. I'm just a woman who sees my kids' gifts, gives them the right tools.”

Key strategies include:

• Limiting Screen Time: Her younger children do not have phones, and video game time is restricted and purposeful.

• Encouraging Early Specialization: Children are encouraged to pursue their interests from a young age, leading to early certifications and entrepreneurial ventures.

• Flexible Educational Milestones: Allowing children to graduate early if they demonstrate proficiency, as seen with EmmaSara's daughters who graduated at 16 and secured university placements independently.

Building and Supporting Communities

EmmaSara discusses her endeavors beyond her family, including her TV show Ignite Voices and the Mother of Change Foundation. These platforms aim to support and inspire other families to adopt similar educational philosophies and foster unity.

EmmaSara (15:39): “What's next for me is to be the greatest good to the greatest amount of people. And we're doing that through Ignite Voices and through the Mother of Change Foundation.”

Her mission is to create a movement of connected and united families, providing resources and tools to ensure children can flourish outside the constraints of traditional educational systems.

Notable Quotes

• EmmaSara on Government Overreach:

  “Who told you that they had your child's best interests in their mind?... They put it into the heart-minded people that they know it's best and it's a lie.” (05:15)

• On Homeschooling Outcomes:

  “It's all about giving them the right tools and they have all stored in each of their callings and they're all different.” (10:04)

• On Family Mission:

  “We work with high energy and integrity to provide resources and tools for life.” (14:20)

• On Resilience and Adaptability:

  “When there's a will, there's a way. So we just kept on looking for opportunities for our kids to learn.” (15:40)

Conclusion

EmmaSara McMillion DSH presents a compelling argument against traditional schooling, advocating for a more personalized, family-centered approach to education. Her experiences and successes serve as a testament to the potential of homeschooling and alternative educational strategies in fostering resilient, intelligent, and independent individuals. Through her initiatives like Ignite Voices and the Mother of Change Foundation, EmmaSara is paving the way for a new generation of empowered families committed to unity and self-reliance.

For listeners seeking inspiration and practical insights into redefining education and strengthening family bonds, this episode of Digital Social Hour offers a wealth of knowledge and motivation.

Connect with EmmaSara:

• Website: ignitevoices.com
• Mother of Change Foundation: ignitevoices.com/foundation