Eric, I haven't read every post in this thread, but if I recall correctly, you home school your kids. I know a couple who home school their kids and the results are horrible. The children are reading at a level far below their grade, their math skills the same. The mother, who is supposed to be teaching them, just gives them the class materials and provides very little instruction. She watches TV and sleeps. They are basically learning on their own. Do you not support any intervention by local school or child services officials on the children's behalf?

 

In my view, what is happening in that home is a form of child abuse. I find it hard to believe these parents are better suited to determine what's best for their children than public officials.

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