Asperger's/PDD

Not because home schooling is necessarily the best choice, but because it forces parent to think very hard about what they want for their children.

I gave a lot of thought to home schooling, especially when my oldest was young. In the end I decided against it. Partly because I came to understand that I did not personally have the skills to be a good teacher, and partly because we lived in places with very good public schools.

But by thinking about it so hard for so long, I wound up making sure he got lots of enrichment along the way.

And that's what I often tell young parents. Think seriously about home schooling. Think about what you really want for your kid. Do your best to make that happen.