I never said it should be one or the other. We are still somewhat of a democracy and should have choices.

I am just saying that a lot of highly educated parents that are very capable of homeschooling won’t even consider it because they feel they can’t do it. The system has told us kids need to be “professionally” schooled. If I had a dime for every time I hear: “What about socialization?” That thought has permeated our society and is group think now. As I said, more and more organizations are targeting homeschoolers and consistently comment at how polite, respectful and eager they are to participate and learn.

Many parents who decide to homeschool do it as a last resort. They see potential in their children but something is not quite right. Or their school districts are terrible. Or their kids are being bullied or wrongly influenced. Or they cannot afford Barrington.

Most people do not realize all the help and resources now available and how much better it can be for some kids. The counselors in the BD classes are not offering homeschooling or a combination of homeschooling and public school (which is legal in most states although not advertised at all); few people are willing to read the entire education section of state law to find the two lined code that says you can choose to take specific classes in your district and participate in intramural sports as a homeschooler.

Children with highly involved parents in the second best school district in the state will do well. Great even. They count with mom and dad, as well as infinite resources and options.

For the rest of humanity, there are more viable and very doable options.

The experience continues to be so awesome for us, that I just want to spread the word. We are not tied to someone else’s schedule, we are free to do experiential learning, and can address questions and difficult situations on the spot and tailored to the learning needs of each child. We can live anywhere, not just in high taxed communities with good schools. And we get to beat the crowds because we can do things during the week and do school on weekends when everyone else is competing for the same “fun” activities.

Plus, we get to hang out and explore reality together.

Absolutely it’s not for everyone.

Octomom? Really? That’s your counterpoint argument? She is an arrogant, irresponsible, disrespectful leach that will sponge off the system for as long as she can. Public school was made for her. She is too selfish to ever consider what’s best for her kids. She is definitely not a homeschooling candidate and would never be.

Boy, I miss you!!!!