Alice ... don't you live in Montana? These school shootings seem to be happening in suburban schools, mostly, not inner city schools. Is it because suburban schools think this is a city thing and could never happen in their ideal little community. I don't have children, but have no doubt about whether I would send them to public/private school or homeschool. I would homeschool. Alaska, where I spent most of the last decade, and specifically Fairbanks, is well-tuned to the homeschooling process. I worry about children not being socialized, but I suppose no being socialized is better than being injured, maimed, or dead. Very best of luck to you and respect for making this decision... moonchild