[BarTopDancer]

I believe that the public education system failed me. I also participated in an educational institution very similar to home-schooling, where I don't think I learned much at all. Somehow I managed to graduate high school short credits and unable to do math. Can't do basic algebra or beyond to save my life.

Because of these missing math skills, I was unable to get into a Cal State school (scores were to low). So I chose to go after my community college, non-transferable AA. That got me by for a bit, until I found that I'd probably not get very far in life. Heck, even now I couldn't transfer in to a Cal State school (as a junior) without passing a basic math class first (which I tried several times to do at GWC and OCC). That was the only thing keeping me out. A bit of research and I found that I was able to get in to PSU. I'll have to pass a Stats class this summer. All I need is a D. My beautiful 3.9x gpa will be marred because it is highly unlikely I'll get anything beyond that D. Getting that will be a huge struggle, and I will take it.

I'm smart. And I've gotten some very lucky breaks in life without having a degree. I work in IT - I've tinkered with computers my entire life. But if you look at job listings now, it's a BA/BS degree AND experience to get your foot in the door. I can't leave my job, because I don't have the degree to get me another one. There is to much talent with degrees, they don't need to look at anyone without one.

Wendy - I don't think anyone here is criticizing you for homeschooling T.