Neato - I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter! I can't imagine a 2nd grader getting to the point of bullying? I'm having similar thoughts about our school situation. Especially when I read stories like this one.

Great points about enrichment and world view, Ania. I definitely want our kids to have a level of understanding and comfort with many cultures. I'd love to have them to travel to a 3rd world country and learn at least one other language. Preferably soon! We also have a small fortune going into extra activities too, and I don't think homeschooling is going to cost us much more than public school considering how we support the school financially.

I can't imagine being jealous or critical of Elizabeth Barrett's family? It sounded like they just didn't even know where to turn. My thoughts when I heard their story was "I'm sure glad I was still in denial when DS was that age".