#1 “As long as they love Jesus, academics don’t matter.”
As a woman who LOVES God's Word, this one actually makes me angry. Reading comprehension is essential to studying the Bible. Historical context allows you to not misuse and misapply truths. Studying the intricacies of the scientific universe bring into the awe of His creation. If you want your child to grow up to study God's Word, they must first gave a basic framework of academic understanding.
Generations of Christians have been led astray to commit atrocious acts in the name of God because they didn't have reading comprehension skills of God's Word or critical thinking skills taught to them. Learning logic and critical thinking helps us not get taken advantage of by enemies who would exploit our faith.
#2 "There is no behind in homeschool" (I agree with to a point)
Most of the time I agree with this. Kids aren't "behind", they are just stuck. We got stuck on multiplication tables, and that is ok. We went at our own pace, and eventually got it.
The windows for learning are MUCH MUCH MUCH wider than public school allows (hence why I homeschool), BUT there is a window, developmentally speaking.
Children all read at their own pace, and it is a huge window, but after a certain window is will 1.) Get harder for them to learn because they are hardwired for language during that window and 2) indicates there might be something else and you need more help.
#3 "Anyone can homeschool"
No, no they can't. Some parents should not homeschool. Sorry, I said it.
This is a HUGE lifestyle commitment and if you dont want it, DON'T DO IT. Teaching a child to read is HARD. Teaching a child math is HARD. Teaching is hard. I used to think it was just an extension of parenting, but it is a different type. I love it, but it is a huge commitment if I want to set my kids up for anything they want to be, including academic futures at a 4 year college. They don't HAVE to go to college, but I don't get to rob them of that choice by not committing myself to their education.
Also, I was raised by a narcissistic bipolar mother. School was a haven. Many many parents can not, and should not, homeschool their children.