Besides which, homeschoolers probably do way more "socializing" than public school kids. There are bowling days, skate days, park days, play days, field trips, and oh so much more.

The best thing about homeschoolers for me is how there is community there. If one of us has a problem (sickness or such) the rest are there to help any way they can - including taking the kids. We are all involved in each others lives.

As far a what a school can teach that a child CAN'T learn at home, there is very little - if anything - of value that can't be taught outside a classroom setting. (maybe how to sit for eight hours doing nothing, but when are you going to get to use that again.)

It's actually kind of ironic. We complain that our children sit around too much and then make them sit around for 8 to 12 hours (depending on how long the bus ride is). No wonder kids today don't get enough exercise. Couple the sitting with 4 hours of homework and the kids are lucky to get a good nights sleep.

Sorry, now I'm rambling.