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Originally posted by smarm
[B]I liked the idea that when my children were born, that there was a neo-natal intensive care facility 30 seconds "roll" from the birthing room.
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I gotta agree with you on this one. Really what difference does the room make in the bigger scheme of things ? If all goes well the hospital is not such a 'bad' place really, and if all does not go so well, some of the hospitals feature become a lot more attractive than they might at first appear.
My oldest son was a C-section birth after a difficult time, and I am glad my wife an I were already at the hospital and had quick access to emergency personal and equipment.
As for education, there are alternatives somewhere in between home school and public education. Private and or christian schools can be an excellent alternative depending on your situation (obviously). I attended small multi-grade classrooms for my elementary years, and then again in 10th grade.
My two boys currently attend a small school located in an acreage type of country setting. There are 9 grades - two teachers, and 29 students total. This low student/teacher ratio and multi grade setup allows for a lot more flexibility than a traditional public school.
The environment is also a little less harsh than that of a large public school. Every student knows each other and they create a more inclusive unit. Older students help along younger, and they are encouraged to include every individual as an important person in their school lives.
Yes I pay some $$ in tuition to make this happen. (And I pay my public school taxes as well even though I don't use the system-but that is another thread) I don't think it is any more money in my case than buying all the things required to home school.