this is where shannon palmer's mom and thdad set out to create good, safe, holy life for their daughters. far from the risks and the temp rations of the city. >> it was awesome. got to grow up with horses, dogs everywhere, chickens. s. >> reporter: shannon and her sister, kelsey, went to home. and twas their teacher. >> i loved it. i don't think i would miss out on the aspect of the education. >> reporter: there were strict guidelines, of course, about belief, family, e,marriage, sex and lythey learned members who commit adultery or who divorce can be cast out, shunned. shannon and t,kelsey's dad, jerry, didn't share the faith, but respected paths, though he was never fan of the home schooling. he wanted them to go to public schools, but pam wouldn't have it. >> she always wanted us to be this tall and be her little girls. she genuinely loved us. >> reporter: but finally when it was time for high school, oo pam relented. >> i think she realized you can't control an environmental for a child forever though. >> what ilwas it like to make t transition? >> it was a culture shock. it was diff