On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 06:42:08 GMT, "Alan Gomes" wrote:


"Greg" wrote in message
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"Jack Dale" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 14:51:54 -0500, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast dot net wrote:

Tuuk,
From what I've read, home schooler's excel above the other students.
I'm
sure some parents are better at this than others but the figures said
they
for the most part are doing very well.
Paul

I retired from teaching in the public system 18 months ago. I am
fully supportive of home schooling. Too many parents treat public
education as cheap babysitting.

But under no circumstances should home schoolers ask for public
support in the form of resources or assistance from the public system.
If you have principles, stick with them.

The principle of having paid for something (taxes), and getting at least a
tiny return on the investment.
Greg,
Precisely correct. Now, if they would let home schoolers opt out of paying
into the system then I would agree that they should not seek help from it.

Ah, but you don't take it far enough. If you wish not to pay your
portion of taxes for public schools, then home schooling parents
should be required to pay for testing, counseling, athletics and etc.

Unless you live in a cave that is. In which case, why bother with
schooling. :)

Later,

Tom