My dad was an elementary art teacher, so I always had a great appreciation for the public education system. I thrived in it, breezing through a full-ride academic scholarship, thanks to the terrific mentorship I had throughout my school years.
Yeah, and I understand homeschooling has always been a viable option, but honestly, I wanted the free childcare that the public education provided for us. This year, I'm expanding my outlook on life, and taking greater responsibility for giving the kids a hands-on learning experience. It's an easy choice at this time, since that notion of "free childcare" is completely gone this year, as their school is currently 100% virtual.