[smacklan]

I personally do not want any funding from the government. As soon as I accept that, I give them the right to tell me how to educate my kids...it is a slippery slope. We still have to retain the services of the HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) each year at our expense just so we are protected from the government barging in and trying to shut us down or legislate against us (which happens all the time across this country and the biggest offenders of these attacks are the teachers unions!). No offense to all you dedicated and caring teachers out there but your unions need to stay the hell out of things that aren't their business! I agree with what others have said...that it's not for everyone but I will tell you this...that is an excuse for many to not even try