Golden Acorn Homeschool

Erg.

I was reading my news feed today when I came across this article.  Apparently, some homeschoolers in Delaware feel left out because their children cannot receive the H1N1 vaccine through the program intended for the local public schools.

Really?

I have lots of interesting thoughts about what public school districts could (and maybe should) offer to homeschooling families.  However, a vaccine is not one of those things.  I am sorry, but kids in public school are exposed to hundreds of other children, teachers, and employees.  Schools are a breeding ground for the flu.  While it’s true that many homeschoolers are quite active in the community and socialize with many groups of people, they are not in that germ-filled breeding ground every day, all day.

Homeschoolers make a choice to educate outside of the societal norm and that means making certain sacrifices.  We take on the entire responsibility for the education of our children, including the financial burden.  And yes, we *do* pay taxes for the school system, but so do single people, elderly people, couples with no children…wait, everyone pays taxes, don’t they?

If you are a homeschooler who wants the H1N1 vaccine for your child, make an appointment with your child’s doctor, or attend a public clinic.  Your child is not a student in the public school system, get over it.  You are not entitled to benefits of that nature, and you made that choice when you opted not to use public education.

*stepping off soap box now*

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