I'm sure I'm self-selecting. It's a total anecdote and not worth much other than to point out that home schooling isn't an obvious failure to be written off as

I'm sure I'm self-selecting. It's a total anecdote and not worth much other than to point out that home schooling isn't an obvious failure to be written off as the OP seemed to be indicating by his / her tone. It might not be for everyone-- I'm not homeschooling my kids-- but I've seen it work, and I hope it's an option that remains legal.