I think that both have a place. Some kids will thrive in homeschooling while others need the many things that public school can offer. However, if public school is the option that is chosen, it is imperative that parents stay on top of what is taught and what their children are learning!!

Having known many homeschoolers and homeschooling my own children, I find your (and many other) views erroneus and inaccurate. Sure you are going to get maladjusted homeschoolers but you also find maladjusted public school students. It has more to do with the child/upbringing/parenting rather than the schooling style.

We homeschool not for vanity (good giref, where do you find your information?) but because after prayer, study and observation we find it is the best choice for our family. If it isn’t for you, fine, but don’t berate because you don’t agree.

My 7 year old is more advanced academically than most children her age, she reads at a grade 4 level (and is in grade 3, only starting), understands advanced math concepts for her age, is socially adept, works well with others, etc etc.

We aren’t beating the odds, we are joining them. Check the stats before you spout your information. And make sure you check unbiased information.

Vanity? Yeah, that’s funny.

It seems to me that over the years, when I meet a young person who was home schooled or taught in a private religious school, the odds were not in their favor, the public schools tend to do a better job of teaching. This observation does not include the high end private schools.

Do you really want to risk your child’s education with your vanity? I often find parents who HS do it for vanity or their children are spoiled and the school has kicked them out. Why do you really do it? I am interested in hearing why you will beat the odds.

So many things I would do differently could I turn the clock back with my children. One of them would have been to drag them kicking and screaming to university/college to continue on with their education.

K.