[MrB]

Yeah, but THEY would have to deal with the little brats instead of shipping them off for someone else to take care of while they, the parents, seek their “me time” and “self-actualization”.

[trailhkr1]

Many parents would like to homeschool but due to where they live it is financially impossible as taxes and cost of living is very high and two incomes are needed...so the kids are placed in the least expensive option, that being public schools.

Move? Well sometimes that is not an option. People have to stick around taking care of sick parents or they cannot find a job in another area or they own a small business.

What I have noticed is most people who homeschool live in more rural, low cost of living areas and if they live in a urban area one spouse has a very high paying job so the other spouse can stay home.

[Tax-chick]

That’s true - but surely some would find that they really like their children, or would put effort into growing likeable children, if they were going to be spending time with them.