You know my sister is a special ed teacher.
I wonder why she doesn't understand then if you are at the other extreme why doesn't she think those kids need "special education" too.
I say the SAME things when discussing DS's education.
I know here in GA there are great support groups for HS. It is not an option for us for more reasons than one, but if YOU choose to do it, then you shouldn't worry about what other people say. Obviously HS is more popular now than ever before, so it's more accepted as "formal" education than years ago. Good luck!