Thanks to everyone who responded to my question. I know I am doing the right thing, but when everyone around you insists you're doing the wrong thing, it gets a little tough to take.
My parents are coming to visit next week. They'll be here for a whole week. I already told my mom I didn't want to hear anything about how my children needed to be in public school and how there would be something wrong with them if I didn't put them in school. I know what I said went in one ear and out the other, so I hope to be able to control my temper while she's here. I will just cut her off if she starts up, especially if she tries it in front of the kids. It will only make them feel like something is wrong with them.
Again, I appreciate everyone's encouragement. It feels good to know I'm not the only one in the world who thinks the way I do. 
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Apr. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment
make my heart skip a beat. YOU are the parents and they MUST show YOU respect in the presence of your children...or not be allowed to be around them.
Period. Ask them if they would have permitted disrespect toward their authority in YOUR presences as child? Help them take time to think about what it would be like in YOUR shoes! Best wishes. I know it's hard. They are entitled to their opinions, but not at the expense of your children's self-esteem. They can make a choice to keep negative words to themselves around you and especially the children. I'd make it a condition. Your children come first. You have cleaved a new family!