You may have a special case, but for the VAST MAJORITY of FReepers and other conservative parents, the choice is ALMOST ALWAYS between the wants of the parents versus what is needed for the kids to have a HEALTHY upbringing. It is THOSE PARENTS that need to consider the needs of their kids...even if it means living in a smaller house, or GOD FORBID, an apartment.
Maybe you misunderstood. I am a teacher & I’m a good one. Every single profession has bad apples. You cannot fairly lump the bad ones in with the good ones who care. The bad ones make my blood boil.
I completely understand why parents choose a private school & homeschooling. I taught at a private Catholic school & a private free/hippie school & the parents were very invested in their child’s education. And many scrimped to send them. I also had the pleasure of being chosen to sign off on a home schooling family. The state required a licensed teacher to sign off on their curriculum. The dedication & creativity involved was impressive.
I work hard & don’t want to be lumped in w/ loser teachers. I just do not blame the mother, I blame a system that has allowed things to go unchecked.