Oh and another advantage of schooling? Your child gets to mix with other kids. In these days when it's not so easy for them to play in the street this is very important. I've known a couple of home educators who've realised this lack and have made sure their children have mixed with others by taking them to play groups etc but I don't think it will beat the experience of learning together and hearing other children's views on a subject. In addition to controlling your child's education you now have to control their social life (or is it have control of their social life?).