SOME FACTS:My husband and I are both former PUBLIC school teachers. We chose to homeschool when we were quite poor: did not have a phone, a bathroom, hot running water, or a traversable road into our property (we walked 3/4 mile) for a least half the year. (This went on for 11 years.) We continued to homeschool as we traveled in the former Soviet bloc; and finally, we homeschooled through a torturous decade when we endeavored to survive and recover from a total loss in an uninsured house-fire. If this is the "bubble" you speak of.........
We now have two daughters in college (one married to a physician) and a 13-year old "baby" who is thriving at home. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!
Let me repeat: Normal socialization of children does not take place in public school, USA, 2004.
AND PS: Most homeschool families are the OPPOSITE of affluent!
Mrs. Esopman
I have always applauded homeschoolers - it is just not for me. My daughter is in public school and I highly respect her teachers.
I congratulate you on the success of your children - but I have no idea why you are picking me for your commentary.
Good. I wont lobby my congressman to supply aid to homeschoolers - which I used to support until your post told me that such a financial burden for homeschooling does not exist.