Jul32, I agree with you on some levels. I think kids do need to be with others in a public school or private school setting simply to learn how to socialize and proper social skills. Many home school students who have never been away from home and in social situations do not know how to read body language, take directions from others, accept criticism. Social skills are just as important at other educational skills.

My child was in public school from k - 8th. He devloped those social skills. Even my 5 yr old, if I do home school her, it will be later after she has been in public school for a while to learn those important social skills.

I am so sorry you were molested. No wonder you are opposed to home school.

July23, have you tried looking at (link removed) It is a support type social network for those survivor of rape ans SA. It has been a real blessing to me and helped me in lots of ways.