Thank you for this article I know its too late for my vote to mean anything since its past seven days but I wanted to let you know how much you encouraged me to continue homeschooling. Ive been at it for years but I started thinking about pulic school so they can make more friends but honestly after reading your post it reminded and reafirmed to me why I want to remain one of their most importand influences in their lives not their peers. Thank you keep writing and I will keep reading and following.