Homeschooling - should we encourage it?

[scatman]

Got a big problem with homeschooling, on a lot of levels. Here are some.......

1. Lack of regulation!
2. Lack of interaction with others
3. Potential to create two types of 'educated societies'; those who can afford to 'stay home and learn' (if they learn) and 'those who can't afford it!'

[AnotherTouchOfWhimsy]

1. Regulation depends on the state.
2. In many areas, there are amazing opportunities for homeschoolers. Some families find that it's a matter of too many options for socialization as opposed to too few.
3. This is an issue also pertinent to living in nice areas with good schools or going to a private school. There will always be people who have more or less than someone else. That's life.