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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I'd also say that if we're talking about "return on investment" here, homeschooling potentially seems like the least efficient option. I'd guess that few parents have the knowledge, ambition, and skill to provide a homeschool experience in all subjects that is equal to one of the local $30k/yr private schools. And I'd further guess that most parents possessing such knowledge, ambition, and skill could obtain a job that pays far more than $30k/year. So by homeschooling, your investment of time and energy far exceeds the $30k cost of private school.

Note that I'm not criticizing PP's decision to homeschool. Every family has different factors affecting its decisions, so it's impossible to judge someone else's choice. For my family, the best choice is one of those $30k private schools. For some other family, public school will be best. And as for PP, it sounds like she and her children are best suited for homeschool. I'm not sure why some people posting here feel the need (or the competence) to criticize the choices others made.[/quote]

If you are the typical parent I'd have to agree with you that most parents don't have the subject knowledge or intelligence to teach a child (age 1 to 14 years) school subject material in writing, reading, mathematics, and social studies.  Your economic theory would also conclude that homeschooling is far more expensive than private education in area D.C. private schools.  Did you know we have financial aid for those who wish to homeschool so it is definetely within your reach?  But, if you don't qualify for homeschool FA you can always spend $32,000/yr in private school which is cheaper by any standard. [/quote]

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