The author starts out by commenting "The actual cost of educating a child at home is surprisingly high." Really? Oh, yeah, that is why I clicked on the link to find out how I might learn "How to Finance Homeschool". Then the author recites a litany of reasons WHY homeschooling is expensive. Among other things, "lighting,[and] specially designed furniture ... cost money" OH NO!! I need lighting and specially designed furniture to homeschool?!!! I am such a failure as a homeschool mom! Please tell me where I can get this "specially designed furniture!"

Finally, there is some vague comment about one homeschool mother who bartered dance lessons for art lessons and forming a support group to get discounts on field trip activities.. WOW! Why didn't I think of that before! This could really turn our finances around!

Also, I have to wonder where the author came up with some of the "facts" provided in this article. Statements such as "The average homeschooling teacher is usually a lady with a college degree." and "It is also interesting to note that most families that have more than 2 children do not opt for homeschooling at all." convice me that this person was just writing to see himself type. I seriously doubt that the author could ever have homeschooled himself. I doubt he even KNOWS anyone who homeschools.

This article was useless and inaccurate. Does anyone screen these things?
 

As I commented before the snippet, it hasn't been expensive for us. I agree with your comments.

Unfortunately, the authors own site doesn't give any way to comment or contact him.

Of couse I screen the stories. I don't only post stories I fully agree with, but try to give an idea of how homeschooling is covered in the news.