I have always been an advocate for Public school. Since our tax dollars pay for it we should take a more active role in making it work. I just volunteered a lot at the school. I learned the kids, staff and rules. It helped my children stay proactive. However, I realize it isn't for everyone and there are some parents that prefer to teach their own kids. Many many years ago that is how you were educated. I don't think a child should be punished from competitive sports because of their parents choice to home school them. As long as they are held to the same standards as their teammates. In Florida, homeschooled children could play. They couldn't choose their schools though. They had to play for the school they would be zoned for, if attending, NO EXCEPTIONS. We had a child who was homeschooled try to come play for us. He didn't last long. I did notice, while he was there, he couldn't bond with the kids. Not because he had social problems it was becuase there is more to team sports than just what you see on the field or at practice. These boys eat lunch together, walk halls together, wear jerseys on game day together etc. This child didn't get any of that. He was only there for practice and games. Left little bonding time. I have watched my own boys in football....they become a family. They are close and have each others back.
I am glad they have the option to play. It is a start in the right direction. I just think parents should really look at the whole picture. Your child misses out on so much more when they play an organized sport, especially at a high school level, when they are only there for the sport.
