[Jaysun]

I see the other side, but if that argument is the one the author intended, he sure was sloppy about it.

It's somewhat hard to articulate the idea that home-schoolers aren't being picked on while also saying that they have an increased risk of problems caused by not interacting with peers. Anywho, boys need to have someone around to teach them things such as how to spit and how to burn things with a magnifying glass. I think that we can all agree that those things are very important. :o)

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how to burn things with a magnifying glass

Well, some of us moms are good for that ;^)

I think this article is a pretty good take on homosexuality. I went to a private ballet school from 7th thru 11th grade, and just about all the guys at school were gay. Not only did those kids have father problems, but they reinforced their homosexuality with each other. Not having the proper guidance at home- leads to looking for male love and acceptance elsewhere. I knew one kid who at 13-14 was what the gay activists call "questioning". With no strong positive influences, the kid was very much encouraged to join the group that always needs more members to affirm their choice and convince each other they are normal. It was really sad.
30 years later several are dead from AIDS.
Something else that is not often brought up- is that so much gay behavior, of both male gays and lesbians, is affected. And, not just in some small ways, but virtually every aspect of their presentation of self- vocalization, demeanor, dress, etc. And someone who pulls that "woman inside" or "man inside" is full of crap- their affectations are a caricature of female or male behavior.
I've been to enough gay bars and after hours clubs to know first hand the gay lifestyle is a cartoon.

I'll also add that some of the comments in this thread regarding this article and homeschooling- they may have read it, but they didn't understand.