But you, personally, don't have any experience with it?
I deal with this kind of attitude all the time. Kids do learn a lot from their peers. Walk down the halls in any high school and ask yourself if this is what you want your children to learn.
Our experience with the schools wasn't as pleasant after the children got out of elementary school. Even most
teachers don't think it's the ideal learning environment for a child. There are many
different ways to homeschool and it should never mean that the child's
socialization skills should be sacrificed.
Children have a natural curiosity and love of learning. Let them play...they learn more while playing than while sitting bored in a classroom.
Do you really think that a stranger is better able to teach your child than you are? Who will care more about the outcome of that learning experience?
Which is more important? The social aspects of dating at 17 or an educational foundation to build the rest of your life upon?
