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JR's avatar

Totally agree! We homeschooled our kids and many said we were just sheltering them. I feel we were keeping them close during formative and influential years. They still participated in dance and sports and other extracurricular activities with friends from all types of schools, but they were with us more than not in the day to day. Both are now in a large public university (UF) and thriving. My oldest is heading to Cambridge in the Fall on full scholarship for her PhD in chemistry. Both kids are rooted in their faith in secular schools and our family has remained close. We are friends. I am a fan of the “miniature world” during those crazy pre-teen/teen years.

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Frederick R Prete's avatar

Thank you for this thoughtful post. From my perspective as a biological psychologist, former stay-at-home dad who raised three, and lifelong educator, I agree with you. Further, my sense is that there are many more people who agree with you than disagree with you. Thank you again. Sincerely, Frederick

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