On the whole, I have little disagreement with you. But with a bit of effort and research, the good ones can be found. It took me some time and effort, but I found one, and we moved to another state because of it.
You and I have discussed this numerous times. You know how I applaud you and other homeschoolers. You made the right decision for your children and yourselves. I made a different decision, but one I feel is just as right for my child and our family.
This does not mean that if things start changing to where it is not the right thing, I won't make changes to what I think is the right thing.
"But let me say this again, so not to rile anyone else up, I think public schools are in a deplorable condition."
By this statement, I mean that funding is out of whack, and in a lot of areas special interest groups have more control than is allowed.
It would be a great thing for all public schools to have a set standard, certain allowable disciplines, and the ability to teach those who want to learn, rather than baby-sit.
The problem is there are too many variances, pick and choose, and some families are fortunate enough to find good schools with caring teachers in the PS system, some of us are not.