... But in order to start it is at least essential for both parents to see the necessity, and sometimes that takes many bad experiences within the school system;
We, so far, have reached the temporary decision to home school our daughter's catchism and remove her from school during those hours. This will not eliminate the bad influences.
We are not challenged by exam and testing scores. We are confident that home schooling can produce superlative academic results.
What challenges our choices are two main, non academic, factors:
1. Socialization, we understand, is paramount for child character development and socialization skills.
2. She enjoys her school time and we feel bad to take away her friends as they are rarely available during the afternoons and only seldom during weekends.
You cite endless opportunities but we have none. Besides, our daughter is a single child.
We are open to read literature where comparative tests, under measurable and repeatable conditions, show that schooling is not beneficial to character development and socialization skills.
Good work with all your own studies. I admire your sincere seeking after Truth.
I am compelled and propelled in my studies and search for truth by my knowledge of my inadequacy as a catechist teacher and a spiritual guide for my daughter. My state as a father burdens me with the responsibility of my daughters chances of salvation. If I would give my life for her on this earth, it follows naturally to be willing to give my life for her in Heaven too.
Faith in Jesus and love for my Wife and daughter spark my flame to learn more every morning, as I wake up and see them next to me. Heck! I ask my wife to marry me again, every morning. ;D my Wife says that we, Italians, are too passionate! LOL
Love and faith can move mountains.