southcitymom
Well-Known Member
.........While I'm ranting and raving, I'd like to rant some more. I read a few things here that kind of ticked me off. Yes, I'm a working mother and I"m sure that makes me a monster in the eyes of some. But, being as I chose to explore several options and do what is best for my kid, I resent the implication that parents who send their kids to school are somehow letting others handle their kids. I'm sorry if this offends, but the uppity attitude some home schoolers seem to carry with them is a big reason the idea turned me off so much to begin with. Is it too much to ask that we at least realize that there are shades of grey in any given situation? Sorry, I'm a bit riled up at the moment. *storms off muttering curses under her breath at the stupid school admins*
Eire, I think this is a fair criticism of homeschoolers. Not all of them, of course, but it's surely an attitude I've encountered more than once. It's similar to some of the stuff that gets slung around in the SAHM/WM debate. There is room for all types here and we should respect that - choosing one path does not mean you love your kids less or more than someone who choses a different path.
I had the luxury of not having to work when I had kids, but I am a better Mom because of my choice to work and I'm more than comfortable with that choice. Additionally, I thought long and hard about homeschooling, but eventually decided to send my kids to school and that has been the right decision for us. I certainly don't feel like I am letting strangers raise my kids for me - I know all of my children's teachers and am grateful everyday for the role they play in their education and life.