[farmer18th]

But can the parents have absolute autonomy over their children?

You're missing the point. The courts used a narrow, singular instance to make a sweeping pronouncement against all parents who homeschool. Our focus shouldn't be on the particulars of the Long family, but on the precedent this sets for civil liberties in general.

[dr_lew]

You're missing the point.

Well, I was responding to the sentiment I quoted, but point taken.