About a week ago I posted a "thank you" on a local list to let people know I appreciated their input and was still in search of homeschooling books.  Anyway, I received an email from a person asking me why I was considering homeschooling and if it was for religious beliefs.  This guy said that by my consideration, I would be depriving my child of a quality education and should leave "schooling to certified teachers."  I didn't respond to him because truthfully, it's none of his business for knowing my reasons. 

But I've had my first negative attitude experience even though my child is only a year old.  I had no idea how negative some people could be about MY decision about MY child's education.  I wanted to write him back, that if he wanted to have an arguement about homeschooling, he should first educate himself on public schools' policies and teaching methods.  This is just like my husband's opinion.  He doesn't want our child homeschooled because he feels she'll be "socially deprived."  I wish people would educate themselves on a topic before offering an opinion or arguement.  I wish the world was more open minded.  If anything, I'd be depriving my child of a QUALITY education just by having her go to public school.

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