[theoutsideman]

Every responsible parent home schools their children.

[Exigence]

Every responsible parent home schools their children.

Of course we do. Big bump to the top.

[BibChr]

Every responsible parent home schools their children

Okay, fine; I'll be the lone voice of disagreement — if only because I like to see words keep their meaning.

"Home schooling" in this context clearly means "doing something at home instead of what is attempted in public schools."

So if you are saying (as I don't think you are) that all parents who send their children to public schools are irresponsible, per se, I would have to disagree with you.

And if you are saying that parents who send their children to public school, but spend "quality time" with them and, say, read them the occasional story, are home schooling them as surely and meaningfully as parents who make the necessary commitments and sacrifices genuinely to home school their children, I would again have to disagree with you. Vociferously.

And if you are saying, similarly, that just by virtue of being "responsible" parents (whatever that means), parents who send their children to public school so they can afford new homes and new cars and new tech-stuff, and have prestigious careers, are doing just as much good for their children as parents who make the sacrifice and commitment to home school them, again I must disagree, enthusiastically.

But if you're just using words a little squishily, and saying that all responsible parents teach their children important truths, wherever they send them to school, you might have a point, though it's afield of the focus of this article and this thread.

Dan

[newgeezer]

Every responsible parent home schools their children.

My, what a cute display of unabashed pridefulness.

[Politicalmom]

**I** am a responsible parent, who has her children in private school. It is disgusting that you condemn other parents for making a different choice. I considered homeschooling my children, but my son has sensory problems, and if we didn't get a break from each other, our home life would be unbearable. So take your condescending, arrogant, RUDE attitude and STUFF it!!