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Howdy grellis! I think I might have pinged you to the aforementioned thread. I think it's amazing that whenever a discussion about parenting breaks out, things get so ugly. Maybe we are all in the same boat. Obviously we all want what's best for our kids and whatever method of parenting/schooling etc. I am involved in is what I think is best. And then when someone comes along and challenges my idea of what is best, the defenses go up and the mama lion comes out in me and I just have to tell everyone else that of course the way I do it is best. If it wasn't the best I'd be admitting that I'm not doing the best for my kids! And I can't have that!! LOL!!

Seriously though, it's hard to understand sometimes that what is best for MY family is not always best for another family. Instead I can see the differences as some sort of "I'm better than you because..." challenge. I think a lot of the anger gets stirred up because people -- including me -- don't realize how judgemental we can sound when our words are not accompanied by our facial expressions. And then of course, there are some who just love getting others riled up. I wish THEY would go away!

So let me say, to everyone on this thread, that I respect our differences, and I hope to learn as much from each of you as possible! And if I ever come across otherwise, let me know, ok? I certainly don't mean any harm! :o)

So in conclusion, if you're a public school demand feeder who slings your kids and lets them sleep in your bed, you must be a liberal democrat! LOL!!!!! (ONLY kidding!

And now that I've spouted off my 10 cents, I'll go read what you all have said! He he he!!

Heeheee.. Hi Star! I agree. If someone is not confident in what they are doing they criticize those who are doing something else.

But let's face it... Not one of us really knows what we are doing is the absolute best thing... there is no way to know until the kids are adults.. and there will be many times we find out we were wrong on one thing or another between now and then.

Best thing we can do is love them- devote ourselves to their needs the best we can and teach them right from wrong.

I am 99% certain I have chosen the right thing in homeschooling for my kids. I don't feel the need to judge others for things which I can not possibly understand about their families.