[borntobeagle]

We live on a VERY restricted budget, but it is worth it. You may find it surprising but the majority of homeschoolers live on extremely limited income.

We made a decision to live within our means, not live up to the Joneses. My husband works a full-time job, a part-time job, and goes to college full-time. We live in a small house, drive older cars (not old, but older), and we educate at home.

We keep in contact with homeschooling groups where we can swap educational materials, or co-op education in areas where we may not have the expertise, to reduce the expense of hiring tutors.

Homeschooling was not an easy choice. I like fine, new things as much as the next person. But, at what sacrifice?

[Marinefamilyx3]

I read this letter in our local newspaper and thought it would make an interesting topic of discussion. Since the current education secretary is stepping down, I'm hoping that the ridiculous "No Child Gets Ahead" will be dropped for some kind of sane national education policy.

[Osage Orange]

You pretty much said it all...!!

We decided some 19 years ago to HS our children....and it's been the very best thing we've ever done for our kids.

Best FRegards,