What's the frequency kenneth

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Thanks HP. I have considered home-schooling a bit. Many of the newer teachers at the schools in this area are really causing concern. I do a lot of outreach (physics/astronomy demos for the 4th graders, etc.) and I have not been impressed with what I have seen teacher-wise. My W being as intelligent as she is, she could do a pretty good job at it I'm sure. The only real consideration is will we be able to afford long-term living on just my salary (as we are now) or will she need to get a job. At any rate, I plan to closely monitor my kids education and "fill in the holes" as they go along. Don't worry, I'm not going to be one of those irate parents that screams and hollers at PTA meetings. But I will call a club a club (never liked using spade there, too close to a racist remark).

Thanks for your perspectives, I'll probably ask a lot more as things move along (assuming we are still both here 3 years from now ). I would love to hear MrsNOPs perspectives too.

"I rather think it is one of those 'buzzwords' that get tossed about when people are talking about a subject that they don't have any firsthand knowledge of, kwim?"

The exact reason I asked, no firsthand knowledge. The only people I know who homeschool do so for religious reasons, which is usually disastrous. They don't want their kid's mind's "polluted" with science (i.e. evolution) or with naughty books (i.e. Huck Finn or "atheist" authors). Kids that I've seen come out of homes like that are usually sooo far behind in critical thinking and problem solving skills, that they usually end up making horrible life decisions once they cut the apron strings.

I'd say the thing to watch out for on the "socializing" side is jealousy when they get older. Can you as a home schooler get your kids into after-school activities run by the school (i.e. band, sports, beta club)? If not, then your kids may feel left out a bit. JMHO.

Thanks again for the info. Good luck with it all!!!