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We've educated our children at home for a number of years. Our family has been involved in ISP's that have a number of home educated families in two states. I have yet to see any children who are as poorly educated as the number you have mentioned, and this include other home educated families that were not involve in our ISP's.

This is not to suggest that our experience automatically proves that neglected children are not out their in society, but I must admit the number of home educated students whom you've trained seems awfully high. Quite interesting.

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[SoftballMominVA]

But, it does make sense when you consider I teach special education and I'm where they end up when the regular classroom is not appropriate.

My older daughter's best friend was previously home schooled and you could not ask for a nicer kid. Wonderful student, athlete, and citizen. She ended up in public schools due to a downturn in family finances. A girl on my younger daughter's softball team has never stepped foot in a public school and is starting at community college this fall. Again...just an all-around great kid.

That being said, I can also give examples of wonderful public school kids and examples of horrible public school kids. In each case there is a parenting issue for good or bad. I believe it comes down to the parents every single time.

[SoftballMominVA]

BTW--what is an ISP? In my special education world that is an Individual Service Plan. An ISP provides special education services for home-schooled kids. Is this the same thing in your world?

[Shimmer128]

Yeah, quite doubtful is more like it. :D