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Yes, I agree with you about there being some worthy public schools out there, but the number is dwindling and this you must admit. Those of us who do homeschool have learned and experienced first hand the many benefits to doing this aside from the academics. I think one of the greatest being the diminished and in some cases a total lack of peer pressure. Our family is closer than ever before and I have heard this over and over from other families that they have grown closer with the time they spend together. Brothers and sisters become best friends and a higher value is placed on family rather than family being pitted over friendships. I do not believe, however, that this cannot be done with families in public schools~ as my sister in law is an example of this. But, I would imagine it is more frustrating to fight that constant battle and tiring.

Imagine yourself, BSR, in a situation where the school your child attends is liberal (and all that entails)and does promote the gay agenda. It would be a tough road for you to be constantly acting as watchdog to that school For the most part, BSR, I've seen more kids harmed by public school than good done. I've seen some pretty low standards. Hope you see how very blessed you are to be where you are with your kids!

Imagine yourself, BSR, in a situation where the school your child attends is liberal (and all that entails)and does promote the gay agenda.

Oh, I can imagine it. A couple of years ago, before my first kid entered middle school, I went down to the school armed with detailed information on what a number of organizations promoting the gay agenda (PFLAG, GLSEN, etc...) were doing in schools across the nation. I went to see the principal to discuss exactly what the schools policy was regarding these types of groups. I had myself twisted in a knot before I spoke with him. The information I got from that meeting regarding his and the school's policies and curriculum very quickly put my mind at ease. It was also the catalyst that pushed me to get involved with ALL of my kids' teachers and what/how they were teaching. They were actually glad to have a parent interested in this stuff and were proud to share their work with me. It was cathartic in a way.

I am concerned for the state of other schools that have problems across this great nation, but I am very glad to have my little corner of it gliding along nicely.