[Lunatic Fringe]

So what? I pay tax money on all kinds of services that I don't receive...

This kid is taking a spot on the wrestling team that someone who is actually GOING to the school might wish to have.

I strongly believe in homeschooling, but this seems to be a case of wanting to have your cake and eat it too. The student is not subject to GPA requirements, the burden of carrying elective classes which requires more time and academic commitment, nor is he subject to school district rules (other than during his participation in the sporting event).

I believe if he wants to participate in sports, he needs to go to the school.

[Amadeo]

Absolutely yes, if they are paying taxes for public education, but send their children to private schools.

[coloradan]

but this seems to be a case of wanting to have your cake and eat it too.

On the contrary, your case amounts to being forced to pay for the cake, but not being allowed to eat any of it. Being prohibited from participating should arise only in those places where people can opt out of property taxes, and who actually do opt out of them. They don't pay, they don't play. But everyone else pays.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Your position seems to imply that services are only for those who wish to be taught what the school wants to teach in the method the school wants to teach it.

I thought the purpose of the school was education? For children? Are some children more equal than others?

We all know this is a simple powerplay with the typical school administration. And they will play their typical games - "We don't get any more state funding for your child because he is not enrolled in our school full time" type arguments. Is their job to get funding or provide an education? I think it should be to educate -

The point is not who funds what - the point is that the funds are for the education of the children in that district - not for the education of those who select to attend the public school. So what this issue really is is discrimination - pure and simple - concerning the desired learning environment of the students. And of course an out of control monopoly.

Give the kids vouchers, allow a little competition into the market, and sorting it out will not take long. The only thing that even makes this a discussion is the public school monopoly.

[tutstar]

LOL

and where did you get this information from?

The student is not subject to GPA requirements, the burden of carrying elective classes which requires more time and academic commitment, nor is he subject to school district rules

Texas has the least restrictions on homeschoolers of any state. Most states require the same standards of homeschool students for high school graduation. Besides, in general, homeschoolers score a lot higher than the gov't school kids so me thinks you have a weak argument.