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The phenomenon of home schooling is a wonderful example of the American can-do attitude. Growing numbers of parents have become disenchanted with government-run public schools. Many parents have simply taken matters into their own hands, literally.

The school system has become a part of this huge government machine, governed by people who aren't close to the situation. That's why I'm a Republican. I believe in small government.

Home schooled children frequently combine for many purposes - and they interact well. The growth of the home schooling movement means that more and more children are learning together, just not in a traditional classroom.

Good home-school educational plans have the kids in groups with other children often and consistently. Because common sense dictates that isolating people is never good and home-schooled children really benefit from being in those type of programs.

Homeschoolers are the ultimate do-it-yourselfers. They are self-motivated and self-directed, independent-minded and creative. They are not content to turn their education of their children over to the government.

Everything that we used to think got taught at home now seemingly has to be taught in the public school system, and something is going to get lost in the process.

Too much of what is called 'education' is little more than an expensive isolation from reality.

School reform is not enough. The notion of schooling itself must be challenged.

One thing is for certain: under President Obama, home schooling will become a huge growth industry.

Investment in early education is not a Liberal or Conservative idea. Nor should it be decided along party lines.