Should parents be allowed to teach their children whatever they want in a homeschooled curriculum?

Should parents be allowed to teach their children whatever they want in a homeschooled curriculum?
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I’m sure that each state (in the US) makes its own laws on what is and is not permitted / required in homeschooling curricula. If we’re trying to be as “inclusive” as we say we are regarding “diversity”, then there should be broad latitude. Even latitude for people to be deliberately ignorant and stupid.
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