We are homeschoolers, and the local school district makes it difficult — continuing their demands even beyond mandatory attendance age! — but the only truly frustrating aspect of it all is when I try to explain why I chose it, to a public schooling parent.
Doesn’t matter if they’re conservative and generally sensible. They usually don’t get it. They’re defensive, call me radical or snooty or antisocial.
I never say anything confrontational.
Proof is in the pudding. Superlatively well-educated child, blessed additionally with excellent character and disposition.
Cost in dollars: virtually nothing.
Keep up the good fight, wintertime.