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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think of homeschooling as similar to not vaccinating your child. Both are ok if you have a real reason—a medical reason why your child can’t be vaccinated, or a public school that will not accommodate your child with special needs, for instance.

But both have serious downsides for society at large—weakening herd immunity, and weakening the social fabric in which everyone is invested in the strength of the public education system.

If you opt out just because you think maybe it’s better for YOUR kid without giving any thought to the larger picture, I think that is morally indefensible. [/quote]

What?? Do you feel the same way about privates and charters? Regardless, if someone’s child thrives with homeschooling and doesn’t in regular school, I don’t see why the child is obliged to be sacrificed. The child’s presence doesn’t necessarily improve the experience for other kids (though it may). Unvaccinated kids are a health threat. Don’t you see the flaw in your analogy?[/quote]

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