I'd prefer to use your overly defensive and abrasive manner, personally. Did you only bring your broad brush today? Not up to debating things on the merits?
My family chooses to homeschool, for a variety of reasons. I refuse to impugn all of those who choose not to - for whatever reason. That's because it is a choice.
I find it unfortunate that you chose belligerence and ad hominem over debate of substance.
Mortman,
Did I say "all" homeschoolers? No.
My children attend public school. The schools are excellent.
You homeschool, that's great for you.
I'm talking about the homeschoolers that can't comprehend that there exist many excellent public school systems, or the fact that parents who have their children in public school did not "turn their kids over to the state to be raised." If you're not in that category, don't worry about it.
If you're one of the handful of homeschoolers that can't resist saying "I told you so" anytime something happens in a public school, I have no use for you. If you're one of the homeschoolers that can appreciate that not everyone is able or inclined to homeschool their children, then we can have a civil discussion.
Nice use of big words, but it doesn't change the fact that I'm neither being Belligerent nor using Ad Hominem attacks in supporting my claims. If you really want to impress me, reign in the combative fringe element within your homeschooling community.
I'd like to bolster this "debate" with a few thoughts.
Mothers are always the FIRST teachers. Whether or not a child attends a public school, at "home" should be continuing education with motivation to learn creatively and gain knowledge. History, as most subjects in life, is exciting if you don't have only the prescribed and uninspired school textbook to read.
No matter how perverse the public school system is, the moral and knowledge foundations for children are set firmly at home.