The Joy of Choice in Home Education?

Poem:  Introduction to Poetry, By Billy Collins 

Statement of the Whole: Some folk copy the state school curriculum and just teach at home.  Some call almost any activity a part of the curriculum.  One of the great joys of home educating is the freedom to choose what is right for your child.  Jason and Steve tease out the happy medium in home education between a draconian curriculum and none at all.  Can curriculum come out and play?