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> There’s a bit more to the story than you may think here... you also aren’t allowed to be homeschooled. It’s illegal.

I believe this isn't correct. Homeschooling is legal in France, although restricted. You need to be able to prove your kids are receiving a proper education.

https://www.parentconcept.com/french-home-education-law

> They ban religious practices for minors (wearing hijabs, for instance).

I also think this is incorrect. Religious signs are forbidden in public school for students and teachers alike (as France is a secular country), but there's no law preventing minors practicing religion.



Ah fair. perhaps I was thinking Germany (where your child can be removed). France still has regular inspections, can be denied and you have a curriculum you must adhere to (at least tests / categories).


>Religious signs are forbidden in public school for students and teachers alike (as France is a secular country), but there's no law preventing minors practicing religion.

If you call a religiously important piece of clothing a "religious sign" then technically that's true, but not really


> (as France is a secular country)

secular mean No religion in politics that doesn't mean forcing your views how to wear your clothes on everyone.


French view is that religion has no place in school or public administration. There's a clear separation between religion and state, including public schools. That being said, the government has no matter to forcing spiritual beliefs or clothes in private space.




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