I agree completely, @marxrab! I'm not raising kids anymore... I'm a grandfather of 4 little ones, ages 2 - 5. I see how intelligent our grandkids are and wonder about the type of education they'll get in school. This common core stuff is just crap! My daughters know it and (I think) intend to try and get their kids into Montessori school programs. I don't know if they have the same math format as the public schools or not. Hopefull not!

For many parents, homeschooling is not an option. Especially if your work hours don't match up with the kids expected daytime school hours. But if you can arrange it, and are able, I think you're doing your children a great service by homeschooling. Best of luck with your circumstances. I hope to hear more about this from you!